University Of Science & Technology Chattogram (USTC)

Overview

University of Science & Technology Chattogram (USTC) is a private research university in Chattogram. It stands at Foy's Lake, Zakir Hossain Road, Chattogram 4202. The institution began in 1989 as the Institute of Applied Sciences. It became a full university in 1992 under the Private University Act.

USTC was among the early private universities in Bangladesh certified by the University Grants Commission. Its campus teaching hospital is Bangabandhu Memorial Hospital, located inside the same campus. The hospital supports clinical training for medical students. It also provides treatment for patients from Chattogram and nearby areas.

Services and departments

The teaching hospital provides outpatient and inpatient care across a range of clinical departments. Listed services include general medicine, general surgery, cardiac care and intensive care. Eye care, dental care, orthopaedic care and paediatric care are also listed. Gynaecology and obstetrics, ear, nose and throat care, urology and nephrology with dialysis are included as well.

Diagnostic services and radiology and imaging support clinical decisions at the hospital. A pharmacy service operates alongside the clinical departments. Emergency care is listed among the hospital services. Patients should confirm department availability directly with the hospital before visiting.

Specialist consultations

Specialist consultations are provided through the departments of Bangabandhu Memorial Hospital on the USTC campus. Patients attend for general and specialist assessment in medicine, surgery and the other listed departments. Follow-up visits are also handled through the relevant department. Schedules can change, so confirming arrangements in advance is advisable.

Because the hospital is a teaching hospital, consultations are linked with clinical training activity. Medical students take part in supervised clinical learning at the hospital. This teaching role runs alongside regular patient care.

Facilities

The university runs faculties in medicine, basic medical and pharmaceutical sciences, science, engineering and technology, and business administration. Degree programmes include MBBS, B.Pharm, B.Sc in Computer Science and Engineering, BBA and MBA. The campus has modern laboratories and research facilities for academic work. A central library serves students and teachers on campus.

More than 30 percent of USTC students come from abroad. Students arrive from countries including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Malaysia and Palestine. This mix gives the campus a varied student population across its faculties. Academic and clinical facilities are concentrated on the one urban campus at Foy's Lake.

Location and access

The campus address is Foy's Lake, Zakir Hossain Road, Chattogram 4202. Foy's Lake is a recognised locality in Chattogram city. Visitors travelling by local transport can ask for Foy's Lake or Zakir Hossain Road. Patients attending Bangabandhu Memorial Hospital use the same campus address.

Patients travel to the teaching hospital from Chattogram and surrounding districts. Visitors should allow time for city traffic on Zakir Hossain Road. The department or counter concerned can confirm reporting points on arrival. Keeping previous prescriptions and reports in hand helps at registration.

Frequently asked questions

Where is USTC located?

At Foy's Lake, Zakir Hossain Road, Chattogram 4202, beside Foy's Lake in Chattogram.

Is USTC a private university?

Yes. It became a full university in 1992 under the Private University Act.

Which hospital is the teaching hospital of USTC?

Bangabandhu Memorial Hospital, located on the USTC campus, is its teaching hospital.

What subjects can students study at USTC?

Programmes include MBBS, B.Pharm, B.Sc in Computer Science and Engineering, BBA and MBA.

Do foreign students study at USTC?

Yes. More than 30 percent of its students come from abroad.

What clinical services are listed at the teaching hospital?

Services include general medicine, surgery, cardiac care, intensive care, diagnostics and pharmacy.