University of Development Alternative

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University Of Development Alternative (UODA)
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MottoEducation for Human Development
Type Private
Established2002 (2002)
Chancellor President of Bangladesh
Vice-Chancellor RI Sharif
Students12,000
Address
80, Satmosjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka - 1209
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Bangladesh

23°45′08″N90°22′10″E / 23.7523°N 90.3694°E / 23.7523; 90.3694
Campus Urban
Website uoda.edu.bd

The University Of Development Alternative (UODA) is a private university in Bangladesh.

Contents

History

This idea was founded and initiated by the president of UODA, Professor Mujib Khan. In 2002 the Government of Bangladesh approved the University of Development Alternative (UODA), and now under 6 faculties, UODA offers undergraduate courses in over 14 subjects. The students can also achieve their master's degree in their respective subjects after their respective 4 years undergraduate programmes. Its temporary campuses are in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh. [1]

Background

A group of individuals formed a non-profit and non-political social organization, the Student Welfare Organization of Bangladesh (SWOB) in 1978 for guiding the youth. To achieve SWOB's mission, the College of Development Alternative (CODA) was founded in 1992 and the School of Development Alternative (SODA) in 1996. The University of Development Alternative started its journey in 2002. The three institutions embody the original vision of a system of Complete Education for Alternative Development (CEFAD), imparting technical and social education from childhood to maturity.

In 2002 the government of Bangladesh approved the University Of Development Alternative (UODA). Under four faculties, UODA offers four-year honors degrees in 14 subjects. The university also facilitates post graduate education (Master's).

Academic collaboration

Accreditation and academic collaboration

UODA is accredited by the Universities Grants Commission (UGC), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Efforts are on going to expand academic collaboration through exchange programmes and mutual accreditation with leading universities of the world.

Scope

UODA has the authority, under its charter, to confer degrees on the students, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in all faculties of Arts and Sciences including the fields of Engineering, Law, Agriculture and Medicine. It also has the authority to grant diplomas, certificates and other academic distinctions. Currently UODA offers Bachelors and master's degrees in a large number of disciplines.

List of vice-chancellors

Schools

School of Arts

School of Life Science

The School of Life Science is the largest faculty. The departments are:

School of Engineering and Communication

School of Social Science

School of Business Administration

Majors

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