North South University

History

North South University (NSU), the first private university in Bangladesh, was established in 1992 by the then Foundation for Promotion of Education and Research (FPER), a charitable, non-profit, non-commercial and non-political organization. The FPER later was renamed as the NSU Foundation and is presently called The North South Foundation for Education and Research.

Education

In addition, under the Study Abroad and Group Exchange program, students from world-class universities of the USA and Canada such as Brown University, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Penn State University, Smith College, Mt. Holyoke College, Windsor University, York University, and other similar institutions attend summer semester at NSU and transfer credits back to their parent institutions.

North South University Key Statistics & Highlights

#801 Ranking
45 Scholarships
715 Academic Staff
12,692 Students
313 Students (int'l)
Private Institution Type

North South University Overview

North South University Scholarships

Master Bachelor PhD

North South University Scholarships

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Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government

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Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship

Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP

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ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape

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ACES Education Fund

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Moving Mates Scholarship

Need-based

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Moving Mates

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The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes

Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation

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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility

Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation

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Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship

Merit-based

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Headway

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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)

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Jewish Heritage Scholarship

Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein

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Women Scholarship for International Students

Merit-based

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educations.com

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Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship

Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan

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$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship

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IvyPanda

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CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner

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The Bill Walsh Scholarship

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ACES: The Society for Editing

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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute

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Dream Chaser Scholarship

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Salvado Law

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Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship

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Pinsky Law

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Go Global MBA Scholarship

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educations.com

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Scholarship for students with disabilities

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Anonymous Hope Fund

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North South University Student Reviews & Awards

4.3

Based on 19 reviews

5 Star

8 Reviews
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5/5

Honor to be graduated from prestigious university

Overall facilities and resources are perfect but i think internet system and hygiene needs to be improved.

Posted by Anonymous

Studied from Jan 2020 - May 2026

Posted on Apr 2026

4/5

A Valuable Learning Journey with Room for Growth

My overall experience at the university has been positive and rewarding. I truly appreciated the supportive learning environment, the dedication of faculty members, and the opportunities to explore my field of study in depth. The campus environment encouraged growth, and the resources such as labs and library facilities added real value to my learning. What I liked most was the encouragement to develop both academic and practical skills, which made me more confident about my career path. However, I believe there is still room for improvement in areas such as digital facilities, administrative support, and expanding extracurricular activities to make student life even more engaging. In summary, my study experience was enriching, with a strong academic foundation, supportive peers and mentors, and valuable resources that prepared me for the future.

Posted by Anonymous

Studied from Aug 2024 - Sep 2027

Posted on Aug 2025

3/5

Overall Experience

Correction: I am graduated from University of Asia Pacific. The environment is great. Small campus but great opportunities if one can avail. Teachers are friendly and will help you in any problems.

Posted by Tanvir Rahman

Studied from Jul 2021 - Jul 2025

Posted on Jan 2025

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North South University Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 16% Bangladesh

Top 14.3% Worldwide

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World University Rankings

801

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

2024	2025	2026
801	801	801

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QS World University Rankings

951

By TopUniversities

Dropped 50 places compared to 2025

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3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024	2025	2026
851	901	951

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Library services

This is the first fully automated university library in the country using Bi-lingual Library Management System, developed by NSU Library, web-based online lending and receiving, browsing databases of books, newspapers and magazines, creating institutional repositories, tracking circulation system, maintain RFID self check and book drop records, auto email alert services etc.

ICT services

There are 1850 computers in 17 computer labs for the use of the students, the faculty members and the office staff, most of which are provided with Internet facilities. Wireless connectivity ensures fast and hassle-free excursions into cyber space. An ultra-modern state of the art Auditorium with 1100 sitting capacity is nearing completion.

Campus life

NSU campus has been designed and built to meet the needs of a twenty-first century academic environment.

Accreditation

NSU is fully accredited by the University Grants Commission, the only national accreditation authority in Bangladesh. The University is prepared to seek institutional and professional accreditation from the US. Currently, it is preparing self-study report for ABET accreditation for Engineering and Computer Science programs. The School of Business and Economics at NSU is accredited by ACBSP. In 2015, it became the first to receive American accreditation for its programs in the entire country.

North South University Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus

Bangladesh Country

Dhaka City

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