Five Bangladesh National University Students to Receive Fully Funded Scholarships at WUST, MoU Signed
MoU signed to strengthen collaboration in education, research, and skills development

VIRGINIA, USA — Five students from National University (NU), Bangladesh, will receive fully funded scholarships to study at Washington University of Science and Technology (WUST) in the USA. Mr. Abubokor Hanip, Chairman and Chancellor of WUST, announced the scholarships after the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in education, research, and skills development.

The MoU was signed on Friday, November 6, 2026, at a ceremony held on WUST's campus in Virginia.

Under the agreement, the two institutions will work together in higher education, research, and skills development. In particular, WUST will give priority to expanding international higher education and research opportunities for NU students.

As part of this commitment, five NU students at the undergraduate and graduate levels will be offered fully funded opportunities to study at WUST. The initiative is expected to open new doors for NU's talented students to pursue higher education in the United States and engage with world-class teaching and research.

A high-level NU delegation, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. S. M. Amanullah, visited the WUST campus to formalize the collaboration. The delegation was welcomed by Chancellor Hanip; WUST President Dr. Hasan Karaburk; Chief Financial Officer Mrs. Farhana Hanip; and the university's deans and academic department heads.

NU oversees higher education for nearly four million students through approximately 2,500 affiliated colleges across Bangladesh. Speaking to that scale of responsibility, Vice-Chancellor Amanullah stressed the importance of aligning core academic disciplines with global standards and learning practices.

"Through joint knowledge transfer, comprehensive 'Train the Trainer' faculty development programs and artificial intelligence integration, this collaboration will play a vital role in ensuring excellence among our educators and giving our students the competitive edge they need to excel anywhere in the world," said Prof. Dr. Amanullah.

Chancellor Hanip noted that WUST faculty bring an average of 18 years of hands-on industry experience. "We are creating active labs, advanced IT infrastructure, and technological frameworks where students don't just study theory; they gain hands-on experience that accelerates their skills and prepares them for a competitive job market," he said. He added that WUST students could build, test, and commercialize capstone projects that meet global standards.

"We are truly excited to begin this partnership with National University, Bangladesh," said WUST President Dr. Hasan Karaburk. "At WUST, quality education is not confined to one classroom or one country. Through our global campus, we are ready to deliver the same rigorous, industry-aligned education to any student, anywhere in the world."

"This collaboration has the potential to create tremendous opportunities for National University students," said CFO Mrs. Farhana Hanip. "We want every student who benefits from this partnership to leave with the skills and confidence to build a successful career."

Prof. Muhammad Bin Kashem, a member of the NU delegation, highlighted the importance of incorporating global learning approaches into NU's education system. "We want to replace outdated, traditional teaching methods with a model driven by the latest technologies," he said. "Under the current leadership, we are working hard to advance this effort."

Speakers at the ceremony noted that the partnership will open pathways for Bangladeshi students into WUST's accredited U.S. degree programs. The university's signature programs include Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, STEM MBA, Business Administration and Healthcare.

During the visit, the NU delegation toured WUST's facilities, classrooms, research labs, and innovation center.

Prof. Mahmood Menon Khan
School of IT
Coordinator, CS/IT Labs

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