Eastern University Admission Guide 2026: The Move to Ashulia and What It Changes

Private UniversityPublished: April 16, 20266 min read

By AdmissionTestBD Team

Edited by AdmissionTestBD Team

Eastern University relocated to a new purpose-built campus on the Ashulia–Savar belt. A practical guide for applicants — what the new campus changes, the LLB and Pharmacy programs, and 2026 costs.

Eastern University was established in 2003 and operated for years out of a Dhanmondi 27 location before moving to its permanent purpose-built campus on the Ashulia road in Savar. The relocation reshaped the institution: from a vertical academic block in central Dhaka to a multi-block campus with dedicated faculty buildings, sports facilities, and student housing options.

The Ashulia Campus

The permanent campus is on Ashulia–Savar Bypass, accessible by both DSCC and student bus routes. Like other Ashulia-area campuses (DIU, IUBAT's affiliated programs), the trade-off is geographic — the location buys space and amenities, but daily commuting from central Dhaka is meaningful.

For applicants from the Savar–Ashulia corridor, the relocation made Eastern University one of the most convenient private options. For students from central and south Dhaka, it added travel time.

Programs

  • LLB: Eastern University's strongest non-business program. The four-year undergraduate Law program has a long-standing reputation in private Bangladesh, with graduates entering bar council apprenticeship and corporate legal practice.
  • English: Solid literature-focused program.
  • BBA: Largest enrolment program.
  • CSE, EEE: Mid-size engineering programs.
  • Civil Engineering: Newer program growing in size.
  • B.Pharm (5 years): Pharmacy program with industry placement.
  • Economics: Smaller mid-size program.

Admission Test

  • Three intakes per year.
  • Written test: English, Math, and a subject-specific section.
  • LLB applicants additionally take a short written essay.
  • Direct admission for HSC Golden A+ holders meeting subject minimums.

Eligibility

  • LLB: Any HSC background, combined GPA 6.50, HSC English minimum B.
  • CSE / EEE / Civil: HSC Science with Math, combined GPA 7.00.
  • B.Pharm: HSC Science with Biology, combined GPA 7.50.
  • BBA / English / Economics: Combined GPA 6.00.

Cost

  • LLB: 4,50,000 – 6,00,000 BDT total.
  • English / Economics / BBA: 4,00,000 – 5,50,000 BDT.
  • CSE / EEE / Civil: 6,00,000 – 7,50,000 BDT.
  • B.Pharm (5 years): 9,00,000 – 11,00,000 BDT.
  • Student-bus pass: roughly 500–1000 BDT/month depending on route.
Eastern University sits firmly in the affordable band, broadly comparable to NUB and BUBT.

Scholarships

  • Up to 100% waiver based on semester CGPA.
  • First-semester admission scholarships for HSC Golden A+ holders.
  • LLB-specific merit scholarships for high-scoring entrants — limited annual slots.
  • Sibling concession.
  • Freedom Fighter quota.

Who Eastern University Fits

The LLB program is the headline reason most applicants choose Eastern University, and it remains a credible pick for students who want a private undergraduate Law degree at moderate cost. The Pharmacy and engineering programs are functional rather than standout. The campus location works well for Ashulia–Savar residents but is a real factor for students living elsewhere — visit before committing.

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