Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET) 5.19

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (চট্টগ্রাম প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়), formerly named Bangladesh Institute of Technology-Chittagong, is an engineering university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was established by the government with a major focus on engineering and technology.

CUET is a small university with about 1,900 students and eleven academic departments but a strong emphasis in theoretical, applied, and interdisciplinary scientific and technological education. The university undertakes research works sponsored by local industries and national/international organizations, such as United Nations organizations, Commonwealth Foundation, University Grants Commission, etc. As a center of excellence, CUET is not only continuing as the focal point for the development and dissemination of engineering and technological know-how in the country, but it is also involved in solving complicated practical problems of national importance faced by the planners, engineers and technologists.

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology opened as full-fledged university in September 2003 and has become one of the five technological universities in Bangladesh. The university has continued to expand with the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence, etc.