Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) has climbed 43 places in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, published by UK-based international higher education and research organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
The university ranked 644th among Asian universities in the latest rankings, compared with 687th last year.
JUST had previously achieved its highest position in the QS Asia rankings in 2024, when it was placed in the 551–600 range.
In the latest rankings, it ranks third among Bangladesh’s science and technology universities and 180th among universities in South Asia.
QS published its 2027 rankings of Asian universities on its website on 3 November.
A total of 1,722 universities from 26 Asian countries featured in this year’s rankings.
The University of Hong Kong secured first place, followed by Peking University in China.
Among Bangladeshi universities, the University of Dhaka ranked highest. Shahjalal University of Science and Technology ranked first among the country’s science and technology universities.
JUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Yearul Kabir said, “JUST has advanced 43 places in the Asia rankings compared with last year, which is encouraging and a matter of joy for us. I congratulate everyone in the university community.
“However, there is still room for improvement. We want to identify the areas where we can do better and work together to make further progress. I seek everyone’s cooperation in taking JUST to greater heights,” he added.
