Background

The Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) was founded by the Dhaka Ahsania Mission in 1995. Dhaka Ahsania Mission is a non-profit voluntary organization in Bangladesh. The Mission was established in 1958 by Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah, an outstanding educationist and social reformer of undivided India. With his own vision of a better society, characterized by a wealth of moral and spiritual values of the highest humanism that are universally acclaimed through ages and manifested in every sphere of life social, economic and cultural; and access to education and resources, he established the Mission. His remarkable educational reforms include among others introduction of roll number system in the public examination and creating equal opportunity for education of all groups of people in the society.

Besides, he has contributed to the society by writing a large number of books covering a wide range of areas from human and social life, history, human development, literature, religion, biography, moral values etc.

Though initially charity and welfare activities were the major focus of the Mission agenda, it has expanded its arena of activities leaning towards sustainable development strategies with the passage of time since early 1980s.

Vision
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology was established with the aim to be a premier center of excellence in science, engineering, technology and business by creating and transferring knowledge with human values to the young generations in such a way that they, in turn, could enhance the quality of life in Bangladesh and beyond.

Mission
In order to achieve its vision, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology is engaged in developing human resources in the fields of science, engineering, technology and business to meet the ever-changing needs of the society in the perspective of the highly complex and globalized world. The curricula of the university are designed to produce quality graduates imbued with the spirit of ethical values and equipped with knowledge and skills appropriate to their professional fields. AUST graduates are taught and trained to accept the challenges in their arena of jobs and to contribute meaningfully to the society and overall development of the country.

Aims

The University aims to–

impart need based programs of science, engineering, business and social sciences;
offer programs covering all important fields and disciplines of science, engineering, business and social sciences including teachers’ training;
develop programs examining the modern trends, need and development of science, engineering, business, social sciences and human resource observing carefully the employment opportunities and market needs both at home and abroad;
organize programs in science, engineering, business and social science including teachers’ training for awarding degrees, diplomas and certificate of proficiency at all levels; and
go for gradual expansion of departments and programs of learning as per the rules and regulations of Private University Act, 2010 and in accordance with the needs of the country and the demand abroad.