University Overview
Established in 1986, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sylhet (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 38-year-old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Shahjalal University of Science and Technology |
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| Name (English) | n.a. |
| Name (Non Latin) | শাহজালাল বিজ্ঞান ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
| Acronym | SUST |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Motto | Two leaves and a bud |
| Colours | White, green, yellow, red and black |
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| Address | Kumargaon Sylhet 3114 Sylhet Bangladesh |
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(821) 713 491 |
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(821) 715 257 |
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