BRAC University Leads Bangladesh in Public Health Studies in Shanghai Rankings
Dhaka University (DU) and BRAC University have been recognized as Bangladesh’s top institutions in public health education in the 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects published by Shanghai Ranking. The ranking evaluated a total of 57 academic subjects across universities worldwide, covering natural sciences, life sciences, medical sciences, social sciences, and engineering.
In the rankings, Dhaka University secured a position in the 401–500 band. Meanwhile, BRAC University’s BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (BRAC JPGSPH) earned a score of 95.9 in public health education, placing it in the 301–400 band globally.
Universities in the Shanghai Ranking are assessed based on nine indicators, including the presence of world-class faculty, world-class research output, research quality, research impact, and international collaboration. In the category of productive research, BRAC University ranked alongside some of the world’s leading universities. With more than two decades of experience in practice-oriented education and field-based research, BRAC JPGSPH has built a strong global reputation. The institution has consistently worked to bring Bangladesh’s public health challenges into global research and policy discussions.
Professor Moloy Kanti Mridha, Deputy Dean of BRAC JPGSPH, said, “We are extremely proud to be ranked at the top in public health in Bangladesh and among the top 400 globally. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our faculty members, students, and partners. We are tirelessly working to advance public health education.” He added that the recognition has further strengthened their commitment to developing leadership and evidence-based solutions in public health.
Professor Mushtaque Chowdhury, Founding Dean of BRAC JPGSPH and a member of the Board of Trustees of BRAC University, said the achievement is a recognition of the school’s practice-based education model and internationally impactful public health research.
