RELEVANT INFORMATIONS ABOUT USTC
 

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AT USTC
English is the major language of communication in the scientific and modern world. The medium of instruction at USTC is English. Students are required to have proficiency in both spoken and written English although the students will be taught English to make them skilled in technical and communicative English in the first year/semester of their courses.

ELIGIBILITY FOR DIFFERENT UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
A candidate shall be eligible for appearing in different University (year/semester final) examinations when he/she
a Has undergone for one academic year / semester a course of study consisting of theoretical and practical in all subjects prescribed.
b Has attended not less than 75% of minimum prescribed number of lectures, practical in all individual in-course examinations. In considered case students may appear at an examination by paying fine to be laid by the authority from time to time.
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Has furnished clearance certificates from the Chairman of the Department :

  • of good conduct
  • of having cleared all dues and fees etc.

UNFAIR MEANS AT EXAMINATIONS
Any form of unfair means in the examination by a student will lead to strong disciplinary action up to expulsion from the university, depending on the decision of the authority and severity of the offence.

INFORMING THE GUARDIANS
Performance of the students is periodically reported to the guardians with a request to respond with comments and criticisms. We take it as our responsibility to keep the guardians informed of the performance of the students. The guardians are also requested to notify the change of address, if any, in time.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health Policy and Planning, Graduate School of International Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan, has been signed with the following objectives:

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Exchange of information regarding health care system of both the countries.

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Exchange of faculty and students for both short term and long term.

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Conduct joint/ collaborative research on health policy and planning that will include health care system, public health, primary health and such other relevant areas for the mutual development of both the institutions.

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To enable students of both Universities to participate in such programmes in batches for which facilities will be provided by the host university. This opens up the door for wider cooperation in various fields in future.

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International Relief Friendship Foundation (IR.FF) based in Tokyo and New York has made donation of Taka 27 Lacs for the construction of Community Medicine Department.

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University of Edinburgh has offered facility for elective of 6-8 weeks duration to the students of USTC.

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As a member of NETWORK, students of USTC can work in other NETWORK institutions situated in more than 50 countries around the globe.

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Our Central Library Development Project is partly financed by Nippon Foundation, Japan. This will not only serve the USTC Faculties, it will also serve as reference library for the Chittagong Division and other institutes in Bangladesh. Besides, it publishes health education materials like leaflets, posters, and booklets to be distributed to the community during field training of students. These contain articles in simple Bengali easily understandable to the people at village level.

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USTC has received donation of books worth Tk. 2.50 lac on Pharmacology and Pharmacy from Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association.

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Rotary International 2770 Japan has donated hospital beds and other accessories to the University Hospital.

CENTRAL LIBRARY USTC
USTC Central Library is a seven-storied building. It is one of the largest libraries in Bangladesh. Different sections of the library omprises modern technology. Sitting arrangement of the library is for 150 readers at a time. The current stock position is as follows:
  a Books 6791 +
  b Journals 5021 +
  c Audio and Video Cassettes 100 +
  d Books on long-term loan from the British council Library, Chittagong 50 copies (renewable).
  e Reference resources 190 +
A Newsletter is published from the Library containing news about the University additives, useful information for the General Practitioners and easily understandable materials in national language for health education of the Community during the Community Health Care Training of the students.

Gulmeher Hall USTC
ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS
For female students accommodation is available at Gulmeher Hall, a project of the Anwara-nur Welfare Trust. This is most conveniently located across the road with scenic beauty around. Happily this can accommodate all foreign and most of the non-local female students. For male students there are two Halls. Foreign students are accommodated in the Syedur Rahman International Hall and local students are partly accommodated at Prof. Siddiquilah Hall. These are located in the Campus. Syedur Rahman International Hall can accommodate all foreign students.

STUDENTS & TEACHERS
IAHS began its academic journey with only 42 students but now more than 2000 students from home and abroad are studying here. Besides students of Bangladesh, there are students from Palestine, India, Nepal, Jordan, KSA, UAE, Bhutan, Malaysia, Norway, Sudan, Sri Lanka, etc. In  1989 this Institute began with only two Professors and nine Lecturers but total number of full time teachers in five faculties is now more than 100.
Syedur Rahman International Hall USTC

Auditorium USTC
AUDITORIUM
Auditorium is a unique feature of the USTC. It is centrally air conditioned with excellent sound and light system accommodating 400 audiences. There is a gallery also accommodating 100 audiences. It is ideally suited for seminar and conference. The room adjacent to the auditorium can serve as greenroom, tearoom, Academic Council and Syndicate meeting room. This room has separate entrance through which the VIPs can go to dais
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities like sports and games, seminars, cultural activities and debates. Political activities are strictly forbidden in the Campus. Faculty-wise Student Welfare Council supported by Central Council is responsible for all extra curriculum activities in the campus. The Council is headed by the Founder VC, USTC or his nominee

A partial view of USTC

A new 21 storied BBMH complex under construction USTC
STATUS OF THE USTCUSTC
is approved by the Government of People's Republic of Bangladesh. Besides that MBBS course is recognized by:

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Government of Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BMDC)

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World Health Organization

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General Medical Council of Great Britain

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Ireland Medical Council

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Nepal Medical Council

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Sri Lankan Medical Council

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IAHS, USTC is a full Member of the International Network of Community Oriented Health sciences, Mastricht, Netherlands.

Pharmacy course is recognized by:

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Bangladesh Pharmacy Council (BPC)

SALIENT FEATURES

 

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USTC is the first University of Science & Technology in the private sector in Bangladesh.

 

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It has the largest number of foreign students.

 

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It has own Campus.

 

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The only Private University with accommodation facilities, e.g, Syedur Rahman International Hall and Prof. Siddequilah Hall for male students and Gulmehar Hall for female students.
 

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The only Private University with accomodation facilities, e.g, Syedur Rahman International Hall and Prof. Siddequilah Hall for male students and Gulmehar Hall for female students.

ACADEMIC SESSIONS

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery

One academic year will extend from 1st January to 31st December.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

One academic year will extend from 1st January to 31st December.

Bachelor of Business Administration

One academic year will contain two semesters; one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 31st December.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering

One academic year will contain two semesters, one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 3 1st December.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

One academic year will contain two semesters, one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 3 1st December.

Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communication Engineering

One academic year will contain two semesters, one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 3 1st December.

Master in Information Technology (MIT)

One academic year will contain two semesters, one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 3 1st December.

Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)

One academic year will contain two semesters, one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 3 1st December.

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry & Biotechnology

One academic year will contain two semesters, one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 3 1st December.

Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Literature

 

 One academic year will contain two semesters, one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 3 1st December.

Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Environmental Management

One academic year will contain two semesters, one extends from 1st January to 30th June and another from 1st July to 3 1st December.
The academic year/ semester shall include the months of Examinations, Holidays & Vacations
CONCLUSION
Private University Act 1992 is a milestone in the history of education in Bangladesh. This has opened up opportunities for development in the field of education and research in the private sector as complementary to the efforts of the government. The deteriorating quality and discipline in the educational institutions call for immediate attention of all to eradicate the evils that are eroding the campus of many, if not all universities of the country. We have a sincere desire to be a partner of progress in this field and for this we need help-moral, technical and financial-in whatever way this is possible. The help and cooperation we have received so far have been inspiring. This healthy trend will hopefully continue and help us fulfill our commitment for health and welfare of the people.