Dhaka University has retained its position as the top university in Bangladesh in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, securing 136th place among Asian universities and 16th among those in South Asia.

The UK-based international higher education and research organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) published the rankings on November 3, 2026. DU also held the top position among Bangladeshi universities in last year's rankings.

According to a press release from DU, a total of 1,722 universities from 26 countries across Asia have been included in this year's rankings. The University of Hong Kong secured the first position, followed by Peking University of China in second place.

DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam expressed his satisfaction over the university's position in the international rankings.

"This position in the international rankings is a matter of joy and pride for us. Consistently retaining the top position among Bangladeshi universities is recognition of the collective efforts of our teachers, students, researchers and all concerned," he said.

However, he said the university's goal was not merely to maintain its ranking but to further strengthen its position internationally through improvements in the quality of education and research.

The Vice-Chancellor said enriching the academic and research environment, expanding research facilities, strengthening international collaborations and creating opportunities for students to develop globally competitive skills were among the university's key priorities.

He also stressed the importance of cooperation from teachers, students, alumni and all concerned to achieve these goals.

The QS Asia University Rankings assess universities based on several indicators, including academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research quality and impact, the proportion of staff holding PhD degrees, international research collaboration, and the number of international faculty members and students.