North South University (NSU) has once again demonstrated its growing regional prominence by securing a position in the 351–400 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026, officially published last week of April. With this achievement, NSU holds the distinction of being jointly the #1 private university in Bangladesh, sharing this position with Daffodil International University, a press release said.
The Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026 evaluated a total of 929 universities from 36 countries and territories, making it one of the most comprehensive regional assessments of higher education institutions. Universities were assessed across core performance areas, including teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook, based on a rigorous methodology comprising 18 performance indicators.
Among Bangladeshi institutions, the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and the University of Dhaka (DU) secured the highest positions, both placed within the 301–350 bracket. NSU’s strong standing among the country’s universities further reinforces its leadership role within the private university sector.
Expressing his satisfaction with this achievement, Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of North South University, stated: “This recognition reflects the collective dedication and hard work of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We remain committed to strengthening our academic quality, advancing research initiatives, and expanding international collaborations to enhance NSU’s global standing further.”
This recognition from Times Higher Education highlights NSU’s steady progress and its continued effort to grow as a strong and competitive university, both in Bangladesh and across Asia.
