Overview

Data Period: January 2024 to December 2024
Full time Part time Headcount FTE
Faculty Statistics
1.1 Number of academic staff 19 0 19 19
1.2 Number of academic staff of international/overseas origin 0 0
1.3 Number of academic staff that are female 4 0 4 4
1.4 Number of faculty staff with PhD 1 0 1 1
Research Staff Statistics
2 Number of research staff 0 0
Students Statistics
3.1 Number of total students 218 0 218 218
3.2 Number of students that are female 117 0 117 117
3.3 Number of bachelors/undergraduate students 218 0 218 218
3.4 Number of undergraduate students of international/overseas origin 0 0
3.5 Number of masters students 0 0
3.6 Number of masters students of international/overseas origin 0 0
3.7 Number of doctorate students 0 0
3.8 Number of doctorate students of international/overseas origin 0 0

Student Performance Statistics
4.1 Student Continuation Rate (in %) 75
4.2 Student Retention Rate (in %)
4.3 Completion Rate (in %) 65
4.4 First Generation Learners
Degrees Information
5.1 Number of total undergraduate degree programs offered 1
5.2 Number of total undergraduate degree programs offered online 0
5.3 Number of undergraduate degrees awarded
5.4 Number of total postgraduate degree programs offered
5.5 Number of total postgraduate degree programs offered online 0
5.6 Number of master’s degrees awarded (MSc, MBA, MA, MPhil) 0
5.7 Number of doctorates awarded 0
Tuition Fees
6.1 Average annual tuition fees for an undergraduate program (BDT) 9000
6.2 Average annual tuition fees for an international undergraduate program (BDT) 17500
6.3 Average annual tuition fees for postgraduate programs – Master’s (BDT) 6000
6.4 Average annual tuition fees for postgraduate programs – PhD (BDT) 20000
6.5 Average annual tuition fees for international postgraduate programs (Master’s & PhD) – SAARC countries (USD) 500
6.6 Average annual tuition fees for international postgraduate programs (Master’s & PhD) – non-SAARC countries (USD) 1200
Exchange Student Statistics
7.1 Number of undergraduate exchange students – Inbound 0
7.2 Number of undergraduate exchange students – Outbound 0
7.3 Number of graduate/postgraduate exchange students - Inbound 0
7.4 Number of graduate/postgraduate exchange students - Outbound 0
Institutional Income
8.1 Research income
8.2 Research income from industry and commerce
Total (7.1 + 7.2)

The Department of Architecture (ARC) at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), established in 2004, stands as a leading center for architectural education, research, and innovation in Bangladesh. Situated in the serene landscape of Sylhet, the department has been pioneering architectural thought and practice in the north-eastern region and beyond, with a strong commitment to creating a sustainable and culturally responsive built environment.


The Department of Architecture offers a five-year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program designed to balance creative exploration, theoretical understanding, and hands-on professional skills. The curriculum encourages critical thinking, contextual design, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing students to excel in a rapidly evolving global design landscape.


Since its inception, the department has fostered a vibrant academic culture through design studios, research projects, seminars, workshops, and annual exhibitions, where students and faculty showcase innovative architectural solutions to real-world challenges. The department actively engages with international professional bodies such as ARCASIA (Architects Regional Council Asia) and the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), promoting cross-cultural dialogue and professional exchange.


The Department of Architecture received accreditation from the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) in 2015, ensuring that its graduates meet national and international professional standards. Beyond academics, students play dynamic roles in co-curricular and cultural activities across the SUST campus, nurturing creativity, teamwork, and leadership.


With a vision to inspire responsible design thinking, the Department of Architecture at SUST continues to cultivate architects who are not only skilled professionals but also thoughtful contributors to society, committed to shaping a more sustainable, equitable, and inspiring future.