Bangladeshi Top Private Universities in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 released on January 21, 2026, highlights the performance of universities worldwide across key academic disciplines.
Several private universities from Bangladesh secured top positions in different subject areas, with institutions such as North South University, Brac University and Daffodil International University appearing across multiple subjects.
However, some disciplines — including Arts and Humanities, Law and Psychology — saw no Bangladeshi private university ranked globally.
Business and Economics
3 private universities from Bangladesh ranked
| Global Rank | Bangladesh Rank | University |
|---|---|---|
| 501–600 | 1 | North South University |
| 601–800 | 2 | Brac University, Daffodil International University |
Computer Science
4 private universities from Bangladesh ranked
| Global Rank | Bangladesh Rank | University |
|---|---|---|
| 601–800 | 1 | Daffodil International University |
| 801–1000 | 2 | American International University-Bangladesh, Brac University, North South University |
Engineering
4 private universities from Bangladesh ranked
| Global Rank | Bangladesh Rank | University |
|---|---|---|
| 601–800 | 1 | Daffodil International University, North South University |
| 801–1000 | 2 | American International University-Bangladesh, Brac University, |
Life Sciences
1 private university ranked
| Global Rank | Bangladesh Rank | University |
|---|---|---|
| 601–800 | 1 | Daffodil International University |
Medicine
3 private universities ranked
| Global Rank | Bangladesh Rank | University |
|---|---|---|
| 301–400 | 1 | Daffodil International University |
| 401–500 | 2 | Brac University, North South University |
Physical Sciences
1 private university ranked
| Global Rank | Bangladesh Rank | University |
|---|---|---|
| 801–1000 | 1 | Brac University, |
Social Sciences
1 private university ranked
| Global Rank | Bangladesh Rank | University |
|---|---|---|
| 501–600 | 1 | North South University |
Subjects With No Bangladeshi Private University Ranked
According to the THE Subject Rankings 2026, no private universities from Bangladesh were ranked in:
- Arts and Humanities
- Law
- Psychology
Bangladesh showed strong representation in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences, with more than 4 universities appearing in Engineering alone, reflecting the country’s growing strength in STEM education.
