American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has secured the top position among private universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, placing in the 801–1000 global ranking band, the university said in a press release on Wednesday.
Published on 30 September 2026, the latest THE rankings assessed 2,297 universities from 118 countries based on indicators covering teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook.
AIUB’s ranking was based on its performance in key areas, including research performance, citations, student-to-staff ratio, industry engagement and international outlook, according to the press release.
The university said the recognition reflects its continued focus on academic excellence, research, industry collaboration and international engagement, strengthening its position in the global higher education landscape.
