Guided by its motto, “We Bring Out the Best in You,” Stamford University Bangladesh began its journey in Siddeswari, Dhaka, in 2002. Founded by educationists Prof M A Hannan Feroz and Mrs Fatinnaz Feroz, the university set out to expand access to higher education, promote research, and develop skilled human resources.

Since its establishment, the university has focused on contemporary teaching, research-oriented learning and internationally aligned academic standards. As technology and workplace demands evolve, it aims to equip students with the knowledge, critical thinking, creativity and professional skills needed to navigate a competitive job market.

A notable achievement came in EduRank’s 2026 rankings, where Stamford was recognised as Bangladesh’s leading private university in Microbiology and ranked sixth nationally among public and private universities in the subject.

The university is currently led by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Sharif Nafe As-Saber, appointed by the President of Bangladesh. Under his leadership, it aims to strengthen teaching, research and institutional development.

A permanent campus in development

Stamford has begun limited academic activities at its permanent campus in Green Model Town, Manda-Mugda, Demra, Dhaka. The campus is being developed in line with directives from the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh.

Designed to provide a greener academic environment, the campus is expected to include modern classrooms, laboratories, research facilities and student services. The university says construction is progressing, with the aim of developing the site into a comprehensive centre for higher education.

Diverse academic programmes

The university operates five faculties: Business Studies, Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Law, and Engineering. Across 14 departments, it offers 29 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields including business administration, engineering, architecture, pharmacy, microbiology, environmental science, law, English, economics, journalism, film and media, and public administration.

Its academic workforce includes 211 full-time faculty members, 34 of whom hold PhDs, alongside emeritus professors and around 30 part-time faculty members from Bangladesh and abroad.

The university is also preparing to introduce additional programmes, including Theatre Studies, Applied Nutrition and Food Technology, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, and a master’s programme in Addiction and Rehabilitation Studies.

Language and professional development courses, including Japanese, Russian, Chinese and IELTS preparation, provide further learning opportunities. Scholarships are also available to support talented students from middle- and lower-middle-income families.

Facilities for practical learning

Stamford has 37 department-specific laboratories to support hands-on learning across disciplines, including engineering, pharmacy, microbiology and computer science. Its Architecture Department has 10 design and studio laboratories, while the Film and Media Department provides five video-editing panels and eight professional cameras for practical production training.

Students also have access to five libraries holding approximately 48,000 books and 5,500 journals and magazines. The collections include research reports, reference materials and electronic resources to support academic work.

Building a research culture

Research is a key part of the university’s academic activities. The Stamford University Research Center oversees projects in areas such as information technology, environmental studies and biomedical sciences, while supporting researchers in developing and publishing their findings.

Academic partnerships with international universities and research institutions provide opportunities for collaboration and exchanges involving students, faculty members and researchers.

In the Alper-Doger Scientific Index Ranking 2024, 46 Stamford faculty members were included among internationally ranked researchers, according to the university.

The institution also operates an Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), established through the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project. Departmental self-assessment committees organise workshops on academic standards, with training and guidance from quality assurance experts associated with the University Grants Commission.

Faculty members and students contribute research papers to national and international journals, while academic journals are published across the university’s faculties and departments.

Academic recognition and alumni

Beyond its Microbiology ranking in EduRank 2026, the university reports placing 25th among Bangladeshi universities and 11th among private universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It also reported national rankings of 14th overall and sixth among private universities in 2025, and 15th overall and seventh among private universities in 2024.

The university further cites a 2014 assessment involving Scopus, in which it reportedly ranked 24th overall and fourth among private universities.

By 2024, 36,829 students had graduated from Stamford University Bangladesh, with alumni working in Bangladesh and abroad. Around 4,000 students are currently enrolled.

Today, the university is chaired by Professor Dr Farahnaaz Feroz, daughter of its founders. As Stamford continues developing its permanent campus and research activities, its stated ambition remains to combine academic learning with practical skills and prepare graduates to contribute to the country’s changing economic and professional landscape.