Shahjalal University of Science and Technology
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| Motto: | Two leaves and a bud |
| Established: | 1987 |
| Type: | Public, Coeducational |
| Chancellor: | Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Professor Dr. M Aminul Islam |
| Students: | 7000 |
| Location: | Sylhet, Bangladesh |
| Campus: | Urban, 320 acres |
| Affiliations: | ACU, IAU |
| Website: | www.sust.edu |
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, commonly known with its initials SUST, is a state-supported science and tecnology university located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Established in 1987, it is the first science and technology university in Bangladesh.[clarify] The university started its academic programme from 14 February, 1991 with three departments: physics, chemistry and economics. The campus is located in Kumargaon, approximately five kilometers away from Sylhet.
The university introduced the integrated honours course for the first time in Bangladesh[citation needed] and recently it has introduced the semester system from the 1996-97 session. Every year the existing systems are improved, new departments are opened and hoping[weasel words] that within a few years the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology will be one of the finest institutions of this country.[original research?]
The first convocation of SUST was held on the 29th April, 1998 and the second convocation of the university was held on the 6th December, 2007.
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[edit] Schools and Departments
SUST has 21 departments under seven faculties. The faculties are :
- School of Agriculture and Mineral Sciences
- Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
- School of Management and Business Administration
- Department of Business Administration
- School of Medical Sciences
- Sylhet Osmani Medical College
- Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College
- North-East Medical College
- Sylhet Women's Medical College
- Durre Samad Rahman Women's Red Crescent Medical College
- School of Life Sciences
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Genetics
- School of Physical Sciences
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Physics
- Department of Statistics
- School of Applied Sciences & Technology
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Industrial and Production Engineering
- Department of Petroleum & Georesources Engineering
- Department of Tea Technology
- Department of Architecture
- School of Social Sciences.
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- Department of Anthropology
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Studies
- Department of Public Administration
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Sociology
- Department of English
- Bengali Language
- Institute
- PGD IN IT
The university has one newly established affiliated college, named: Sylhet Engineering College. Sylhet Engineering College consists of three departments:
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- Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
There are 3 other affiliated medical colleges under the School of Medical Science.
The university campus is famous for its natural beauty. Many visitors to Sylhet visit the "Shahid Minar" (Martyr's Memorial) of the university. The memorial stands on the top of a small hill and is surrounded by trees. Different cultural organizations arrange programs on the premises, and on local and national occasions.
The first ever Bangladesh Mathematics Olympiad was held in Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in 2004.
Students of SUST consistently take a good number of places in the country's national civil service examinations. Many alumni can be found doing graduate studies at renowned universities around the world.
Prominent teachers/lecturers there include the renowned Bangladeshi writer and scientist, Professor Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, who is a professor of Computer Science and Engineering as well as the Head of the dept.
[edit] Academics
SUST mainly enrolls undergraduate and graduate students.Students who want to get admission into SUST need to pass the admission test which is highly competitive.Admission test are arranged by the specific schools under the authority of admission council.In recent years,number of applicants for each seat has been stood at 12. SUST also welcomes foreign students.There is a significant number of foreign students especially from Nepal.There are some students in its affiliated medical college from Indian Kashmir.
[edit] Classes
SUST has an extensive core curriculum required of all undergraduates.SUST adopted American course credit systems for all departments prior to most of the universities in Bangladesh.The syllabus are always updated frequently to maintain the global standard of education. CSE Society also organizes several workshops for the CSE students of this country.
[edit] Research
Some national and international Seminar and conferences on academic matters and scientific researches are held in this university. Recently the international conference on waste water treatment was held in SUST which was hosted by the Department of Chemical Engineering and Polymer Science. The university launches "Online Journals" access facility to the teachers recently.
[edit] Life at SUST
[edit] Housing
Currently there are 3 halls of residence.These three halls can accommodate about 1600 students.
- Halls of Residence
- Shah Poran hall
- The New Hall
- The Ladies Hall
There are also well decorated teacher's houses for the faculty members of SUST.
[edit] Activities
Side by side with the regular academic affairs, the students participate in different extracurricular activities. The University Student's union and other cultural organizations arrange cultural programmes and competitions. The Debating Clubs usually arranges the inter-department debate competition, the winners of which again take part in the national and inter-university debate competition. The Photographers Association and the Film Societies hold photo exhibitions and film shows. Other organizations like the Science Club, Rovar-scout Club etc. are visible on the campus with their sociocultural activities throughout the year. SUST has many recognized clubs and organizations which are mainly operated by students and teachers always appreciate and help the students. There also some rock bandgroups in SUST."RIM" is one of them."RIM" organize musical concert in SUST campus frequently."NONGAR" is another rock bandgroup.Members of "NONGAR" proud to introduce them as Nongarian.
There are also some organizations which are operated by individual dipartment's students. "CSE Society" is one of the oldest amongst these.
There is a cultural club named "SHIKORH" which is the first and most popular organization in SUST. "SHIKORH" deals with the bengali culture in the university. It has four departments. Music, Drama, Art, Literature. "SHIKORH" is the most performed organization in SUST. All the national programmes are organized by "SHIKORH" along with other organizations. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal is the Chief Advisor of "SHIKORH".
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology has also a newspaper,named Protiddhoni which represents the on campus activities,also covers lifestyle ,entertainment,career etc.First edition has been launched very successfully.
There is a very famous litarery organization named "OHONA PORSHAD" founded by T. M. Ahmed Kaysar and *Mohammed Nurul Alam* two student from SUST. "OHONA PORSHAD" organized a number of folk festival called Louko Mela. They also invited the living mith of Bangla folk singer Shah Abdul Karim. They honored him for his contribution in Bangla Songs and culture.
Another renowned organization of the university is Theatre SUST, which is the first group theater of the University. Theatre SUST established in 7th December 1997. Till today the group has launched approximately 11 productions.
[edit] Sports
The students of this university also participate in various sports for recreation and the finest athletes regularly compete in inter-university games like football, handball, volleyball, basketball etc. SUST also have some varsity teams.There is a well equipped gymnasium adjacent to the university student health center. Students organize both inter-department and inter-university tournaments for popular games every year.There is a special club named "SPORTS SUST" for that.Girls and teachers also participate in several games.
[edit] SUST in a Real View
 SUST Central Mosque |
 Main Road of SUST Campus |
 IPE Workshop |
 Front View Of Academic Building "A" |
 A view of University Library Building |
 Road to Academic Building "C" |
 BasketBall Ground |
 Language Movement Monument |
 Gatway Of SUST |
 View from the Back of Shahid Minar |
 Down Stairs of Shahid Minar |
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