University Profile
Background
The People’s University of Bangladesh (PUB) was established on 14th May, 1996 as a private University under the Private University Act 1992, with a vision to enhance the opportunities for higher education in Bangladesh. The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has approved its curriculum.
The Vision
The people’s University is nonprofit organization for higher education. The University is committed to maintain a peaceful, congenial and homely academic environment through close counseling and guidance of the students by the teachers. The prime objective of the University is to attract the potentialities and talent of our youths so that they can meet the challenge of the twenty first century. The academic programs of the University are carried through predetermined academic calendar to avoid wastage of time, energy and money.
The Strategy
To develop an interactive, involving and caring relationship among teachers, students, guardians and administration.
History
Establish on 14th May, 1996. Approved under the Private University act, 1992. All its courses are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Accreditation & Affiliations
Government of Bangladesh
University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
Benedict International, Switzerland
Some reputed University of Japan, Europe, Australia, UK and USA.
Internal Link
The PUB is internationally recognized by some reputed Universities of Japan, Europe, Australia, UK and USA. So, PUB students can easily obtain transfer of credit to the foreign universities, if required.
The Key Features
- To develop and implement the state-of-the-art curricula
- PUB ensures International Standard Education at a minimum cost
- 5% Full-free Scholarship
- Fees may be paid by suitable installments
- 20% fee reduction for female students
- 50% tuition waiver for brother/ sister/ spouse of existing students
- Regular seminars, conferences etc. are held and participated by distinguished foreign scholars.
- Scholarship based on academic standing at PUB
- Practical job experience through internships
- PUB own campus at 3/2, Asad Avenue, Dhaka
- Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies
- Free foundation course on Math/English/Computer.
- Rich network, Hardware, Software Lab facilities and 24 hours Internet facilities.
- Hospital for Physiotherapy and Acupuncture and free medical services are available for students.
- Rich library facilities
- Publication of international standard journal
- Hostel facilities for both Male and Female students.
- Students Center (Air- Conditioned)
Schedule of Courses
One academic year is divided into three semesters, namely spring, Summer & Fall.
The duration of each semester is 16 weeks with 13 weeks for class teaching; 1 week break as examination preparatory leave 1 week for holding examinations.
| Semester | Duration |
| Spring | January-April |
| Summer | May-August |
| Fall | September-December |
Admission Requirements
- For Undergraduate program
Minimum 2nd Division or GPA 2.5 in both S.S.C. & H.S.C. or equivalent examinations or ‘O’ Level in five subject & ‘A’ Level in two major subject with minimum ‘C’ grade in each or US High School diploma.
- For Postgraduate program
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree relevant to the Postgraduate programs with minimum GPA 2.5/ 2nd Division in all examinations.
Evaluation System
The grade awarded to a student in any practical course is based on continuous evaluation of his/her performance. The continuous Evaluation System includes Midterms, Assignment, Quizzes, Class Tests, Project Work, Reports, Presentations, etc. The distribution of marks is as follows:
| 1 | Mid-term Test | 20 |
| 2 | Assignment | 10 |
| 3 | Class Tests/ Quizzes/ Project Work/ Reports/ Presentations/ etc | 10 |
| 4 | Semester Final Examination | 50 |
| 5 | Class attendance | 10 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
At the end of each semester, students have to sit for the Semester Final Examination. Generally the duration of the examination is three hours. The total marks secured by a student in a course is the sum total of the marks of Semester Final Examination, Mid-term Test, Assignment, Class Test, Quizzes, Project Work, Reports, Presentations, etc. The results are calculated on a 4.0 scale of GPA for each course and CGPA for the final ranking.
Financial assistance/ scholarships
5% full-free Studentship
10% tuition fee waiver PUB graduates
20% fee reduction for all female students
30% tuition fee waiver for Executive MBA-Program Specially for Banker’s, Journalists, Teachers, Doctors, Engineers, Insurance, Govt. Employees, Defense Personnel
40% Scholarships on the basis of Semester results
50% tuition fee waiver for brother/sister/spouse of existing students
50% and 100% tuition fee waiver for students obtaining GPA 4.5 & 5.00 in H.S.C. exams.
Course Pattern
The undergraduate program comprises a set theoretical courses along with, where applicable, a set of laboratory/ practical courses to support them.
Payment Procedure
Student should pay all semester dues at the beginning of the Semester. In exceptional cases, at least 20% of the Semester fees must be paid at the time of admission/ Registration, at the beginning of the semester, 40% of Semester Fees before the Mid-Term Test and the remaining 40% before the Semester Final Examination.
Grading System
Numerical Grade
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | |
| 80% or above | A+ | 4.00 |
| 75% to less then 80% | A | 3.75 |
| 70% to less then 75% | A- | 3.50 |
| 65% to less than 70% | B+ | 3.25 |
| 60 to less than 65% | B | 3.00 |
| 55% to less than 60% | B- | 3.25 |
| 50% to less than 55% | C+ | 2.25 |
| 45% to less than 50% | C | 2.25 |
| 40% to less than 45% | D | 2.00 |
| Less than 45% | F(Fail) | 0.00 |
| Incomplete Work | I |