Published: 11:16 AM, 01 October 2026
JUST again tops in THE ranking
Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) has once again secured the top position among Bangladesh's science and technology universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, placing in the 1,001-1,200 band globally.The 2027 edition of the global university rankings, published by the UK-based Times Higher Education, was released on the organisation's website on Wednesday (September 30). A total of 25 universities from Bangladesh have been included in this year's ranking, with all of them placed in bands above 800.
The ranking evaluates universities based on a range of indicators, including the teaching and research environment, research quality, research influence and international outlook.
According to the published ranking, among Bangladeshi universities placed in the 801-1,000 band, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) ranked first, followed by Daffodil International University, Jahangirnagar University and North South University.
In the 1,001-1,200 band, Bangladesh Agricultural University ranked fifth among Bangladeshi universities, followed by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) in sixth, BRAC University in seventh, Gazipur Agricultural University in eighth, International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) in ninth, and Jashore University of Science and Technology in tenth.
While expressing happiness, JUST Treasurer Professor Dr. Md. Faruq Hasan said "We are extremely happy and proud that JUST has secured the top position among science and technology universities across the country. This achievement is the result of the collective efforts of our teachers, students, officers and employees".
JUST Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Sk. Mahmudul Hasan said s"This achievement reflects the continued excellence of JUST teachers and students in research, innovation and academic activities. We will continue working to expand the scope of research, encourage new innovations and further strengthen JUST's position at the international level."
JUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Yearul Kabir said, "This achievement does not belong to any individual or department; rather, it is the result of the collective efforts of the entire JUST family, including teachers, students, officers and employees."
"I hope that we can all work together to take the university forward," the JUST VC added.
To mention, JUST was placed in the 1,001-2,000 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. In the latest ranking, the university has moved into the narrower 1,001-1,200 band while retaining its top position among Bangladesh's science and technology universities.
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