University of Asia Pacific

University of Asia Pacific (Bengali: ইউনিভার্সিটি অব এশিয়া প্যাসিফিক) often abbreviated as UAP is a private university located at Dhaka, Bangladesh.

University of Asia Pacific - UAP
Motto"Committed to excellence"
TypePrivate
Established1996
Accreditation
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
ChancellorShahabuddin Chuppu, Honorable President of Bangladesh
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Qumrul Ahsan
Academic staff
312[1]
Students6488[1]
Undergraduates5710[1]
Postgraduates778[1]
Location
74/A, Green Road, Farmgate Dhaka-1205
,
Bangladesh
CampusUrban
Websitewww.uap-bd.edu

History

The University of Asia Pacific was established in 1995 as a private university under the Private University Act 1992 with Mr. Hedayat Ahmed as the founder Vice Chancellor. Its curriculum has been approved by The University Grants Commission of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. The university started its operation in the first semester of classes in 1996 and offered four-year bachelor's degree programs in Computer Science and Technology and Business Administration only. Now UAP offers undergraduate programs in English, Law, Architecture, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Pharmacy.[2]

UAP has been sponsored by the University of Asia Pacific Foundation, a non-profit, non-commercial organization based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[3] C. M. Shafi Sami is the chairperson of the Board of Governors of the University of Asia Pacific Foundation.[4]

On 5 August 2018, the University of Asia Pacific was attacked 25 men on bikes injuring students and faculty. They also vandalized the campus and according to witnesses at the scene, they were chanting pro-government slogans. Students of the university had participated in demonstrations for road safety.[5]

Departments
  • Department of Architecture
  • Department of Business Administration
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Department of Civil Engineering
  • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Department of English
  • Department of Law and Human Rights
  • Department of Pharmacy

List of vice-chancellors
  1. Mr. Hedayat Ahmed (September 1995 – June 2001)
  2. A. S. M Shahjahan
  3. M. R. Kabir (March 2003 – September 2004)
  4. Abdul Matin Patwari (September 7, 2004 – 2012)
  5. Prof. Dr. Jamilur Reza Choudhury (May 2, 2012 – April 28, 2020) [6][7]
  6. Prof. Dr. Md. Sultan Mahmud ( December 17, 2020 - February 14, 2022) [8]
  7. Prof. Dr. Qumrul Ahsan (February 15, 2022 - Present)

References
  1. "বাংলাদেশ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় মঞ্জুরী কমিশন". Ugc.gov.bd. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  2. "UAP". www.uap-bd.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  3. "UAP". www.uap-bd.edu. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  4. "UAP celebrates silver jubilee". New Age. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  5. "University of Asia Pacific students attacked". Dhaka Tribune. 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  6. "National Professor Jamilur Reza Choudhury no more". Dhaka Tribune. 2020-04-28. Retrieved 2021-03-19.
  7. "UAP Profile". Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  8. "vc".

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