Brac University Shanghai Ranking
Brac University has been recognized as the best university in Bangladesh for public health education in the Shanghai Ranking’s 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. In this year’s assessment, 57 academic subjects from universities worldwide were evaluated across disciplines including natural sciences, life sciences, medical sciences, social sciences and engineering.
Brac University’s Brac James P. Grant School of Public Health (Brac JPGSPH) has been placed in the 301–400 band globally in the subject of Public Health, with an impressive score of 95.9. This achievement reflects the institution’s excellence in teaching, strong research performance, and extensive international collaborations with leading universities and research organizations around the world.
In the same ranking, Dhaka University was also recognized from Bangladesh, securing a position in the 401–500 band.
Shanghai Ranking evaluates universities based on nine indicators, including world-class faculty, world-class research output, research quality, research impact, and international collaboration. Brac JPGSPH’s high standing demonstrates its strength across these critical performance dimensions.
Brac JPGSPH has a long-standing reputation for research and education in areas such as health systems, women’s and reproductive health, climate and health, gender equality, and policy-oriented public health. Its work extends beyond Bangladesh to numerous low- and middle-income countries, making it a globally respected center for practice-based education and field-oriented research. For over two decades, the school has been known for its experience-driven learning model and its contribution to evidence-based public health policy and practice.
Professor Malay Kanti Mridha, Deputy Dean of Brac JPGSPH, stated:
“We are very proud to be ranked at the top in public health in Bangladesh and among the top 400 in the world. This success is the result of the combined efforts of our teachers, students, and partners. We are working tirelessly to improve public health education.”
He further added:
“This achievement has strengthened our commitment to building leadership in public health and developing evidence-based solutions.”
Professor Mushtaq Chowdhury, Founding Dean of Brac JPGSPH and a member of the Board of Trustees of Brac University, remarked:
“This recognition validates our practice-based education model and our internationally significant public health research.”
Overall, this milestone reinforces Brac University’s position as a national leader and a growing global force in public health education, research, and policy engagement.
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