University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (Bengali: লিবারেল আর্টস বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ) (ULAB) is a private liberal arts-based University in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in February 2002, permission to open was received from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November 2003, pursuant to the Private University Act 1992.
ULAB incorporates the values of Liberal Arts and Sustainability into its curricula, through its General Education Department and its Center for Sustainable Development (CSD). ULAB is a research-intensive University, with multiple research opportunities for its faculty members and students.
Click on the links above to find out more about ULAB’s History, Mission & Values, and our Strategic Vision.
Thus university has some special subject like media film and journalism. Other common subjects are also offered here. It has two campuses in two different locations of Dhanmondi, both the campuses are well equipped with all facilities for students.
ULAB’s founder, Kazi Shahid Ahmed, believes in creating works that benefit the people of Bangladesh and are of service to the country. In this spirit, he created a place of learning where well-rounded students would be fully steeped in the values of their own heritage, yet trained to face the modern global workplace.
The sponsors planned for many years, and the idea of the University was initiated at a public colloquium, in February of 2002, attended by leading academics, cultural figures, and entrepreneurs. Permission for the opening of ULAB was received from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November of 2003.
ULAB was formally launched at a ceremony on October 1, 2004.
Campus
For its first two years the university operated from its original campus in Mohakhali, Dhaka.
The new, purpose-built campus in the heart of Dhanmondi was opened in the Fall of 2006. This brand-new, fully-dedicated building has all modern facilities, laboratories and libraries available for its students.
In the Summer of 2008, ULAB opened its second campus, also in Dhanmondi.
ULAB is currently obtaining all legal permissions for its Permanent Campus, on a beautiful multi-acre site in Ramchandrapur, Mohammadpur. ULAB completed partial infrastructure of Permanent Campus Complex in 2015.
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (Bengali: লিবারেল আর্টস বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ) (ULAB) is a private liberal arts-based University in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in February 2002, permission to open was received from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November 2003, pursuant to the Private University Act 1992. ULAB incorporates the values of Liberal Arts and Sustainability[1] into its curricula, through its General Education Department and its Center for sustainable development (CSD).[2] ULAB is a research-intensive University, with multiple research opportunities for its faculty members and students.
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh is a private liberal arts-based University in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.Wikipedia
Total enrollment:
4,500 (2016)
Founded:
2002
Colors:
BlueGold
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh is a private liberal arts-based University in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.Wikipedia
Total enrollment:
4,500 (2016)
Founded:
2002
Colors:
BlueGold
Great location, teachers are well qualified and supportive, neat and clean inside the uni, there are plenty of shopping malls nearby.
One of the renowned Private University in Bangladesh running several programs in tow campus in Dhanmondi. Communication department have good reputation.
Background of the Establishment of the University:
The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), founded by renowned entrepreneur Kazi Shahid Ahmed, was established as an educational institution in order to render service to the country. The idea of the University was initiated at a public colloquium in February 2002 which was attended by leading academics, cultural personalities and entrepreneurs. Approval for the opening was received from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November 2003.
ULAB was formally launched at a ceremony on 1 October 2004. For its first two years the university operated from its original campus in Mohakhali. A new, purpose-built campus in the heart of Dhanmondi was built in the Fall of 2006. A second campus building was opened in Dhanmondi in the Fall of 2008. These fully-dedicated buildings have all modern facilities, laboratories and libraries available for its students. ULAB has acquired land for its permanent campus in Ramchandrapur, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, and has begun to offer courses there with permission from the UGC.
The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh is devoted to developing young minds to their fullest potential through the free and creative pursuit of knowledge. ULAB embraces three Core Values: Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development and Active Learning. These are developed though General Education core courses and a partnership with the Center for Active Learning at the University of Gloucestershire, UK.
ULAB's founder, Kazi Shahid Ahmed, believes in creating works that benefit the people of Bangladesh and are of service to the country. In this spirit, he created a place of learning where well-rounded students would be fully steeped in the values of their own heritage, yet trained to face the modern global workplace.
The sponsors planned for many years, and the idea of the University was initiated at a public colloquium, in February of 2002, attended by leading academics, cultural figures, and entrepreneurs.
Permission for the opening of ULAB was received from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November of 2003.
ULAB was formally launched at a ceremony on October 1, 2004. For its first two years the university operated from its original campus in Mohakhali, Dhaka.
The new, purpose-built campus in the heart of Dhanmondi was opened in the Fall of 2006. This brand-new, fully dedicated building has all modern facilities, laboratories and libraries available for its students.
In the Summer of 2008, ULAB opened its second campus, also in Dhanmondi.
Through its first-ever Convocation on July 20, 2010, ULAB established itself as a recognized quality educational institution, with a long-term vision to the future.
His Excellency Md. Zillur Rahman, the Hon'able President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, and Chancellor of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, kindly consented to preside over the Convocation Ceremony and confer the degrees. The Speaker of the Convocation was Ameerah Haq, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for the Department of Field Support.
ULAB's second Convocation was held on November 18, 2012. The Speaker of the Convocation was Nobel Laureate and Ex-President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste His Excellency José Ramos-Horta. 704 students from both undergraduate and graduate programs walked in the Convocation.
A private university. Grading system is moderate. Situated nearby some well known shopping malls and super shops.
University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (Bengali:লিবারেল আর্টস বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় বাংলাদেশ) (ULAB) is a private liberal arts-based University in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in February 2002, permission to open was received from the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh in November 2003, pursuant to the Private University Act 1992.
ULAB incorporates the values of Liberal Arts and Sustainability into its curricula, through its General Education Department and its Center for Sustainable Development (CSD). ULAB is a research-intensive University, with multiple research opportunities for its faculty members.
One of the best privately owned university famous for Arts and Humanity. Offers range of courses in an affordable price
Quality of education is moderate. Easy grading policy. Environment is average. Less expensive medium category private university.
this is a university and its called private university, it has 3 campus in a raw. now a days it is the most university in dhaka city. many students are come to their and studies hear. nice place and good environment
This is a private well known university. Its results are good but not the best. This university can improve their education level. This university is well reputed for its several subjects.