Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology
রাজশাহী প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Crest of RUET
Former names
Rajshahi Engineering College (1964–1986), Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT), Rajshahi (1986–2003)
Motto
ঐশী জ্যোতিই আমাদের পথ প্রদর্শক
Motto in English
Heaven's Light is Our Guide
TypePublic Engineering Research University
Established1964 (1964)
Accreditation
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
Budget100.17 crore (US$8.2 million) (2024-2025)
ChancellorPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin
Vice-ChancellorS M Abdur Razzak
Academic staff
400
Administrative staff
525
Students6,484
Undergraduates5,225
Postgraduates1,053
206
Address
6204 Rajshahi – Dhaka Highway, Rajshahi
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24°21′49″N 88°37′41″E / 24.3635°N 88.6280°E / 24.3635; 88.6280
CampusUrban, 152 acres (0.615 km²)
LanguageEnglish
Colors     
Navy Blue, Golden Yollow and Green
Websitewww.ruet.ac.bd
University rankings
Global – Overall
THE World1201-1500 (2025)
Global – Science and engineering
THE Computer Science801-1000 (2025)
THE Engineering801-1000 (2025)
THE Physical Sciences601-800 (2025)
Regional – Overall
QS Asia421-430 (2025)
THE Asia501-600 (2025)

Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, commonly known by the acronym RUET, is a PhD granting, 2nd oldest public engineering and technological research university in Bangladesh. It specialises in the field of applied sciences, engineering, technology, architecture, and urban planning.