Military Institute of Science and Technology

Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) is a premier public engineering and technological Institute in Bangladesh, established on 19 April 1998 under the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The institute was founded with the strategic vision of becoming a centre of excellence in science, engineering, technology, and research, addressing both national development priorities and global challenges. Academic activities commenced in 1999 for military officers, and civilian student admissions began in 2003. Today, over 85% of MIST’s students are civilians, reflecting its broad academic and societal reach and its commitment to inclusive, high-quality education.

MIST offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across engineering, applied sciences, architecture, and planning disciplines. Its academic structure is organized into specialized faculties and departments, enabling both disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary collaboration. The institute implements Outcome-Based Education (OBE) principles, ensuring that students acquire measurable skills and competencies aligned with international standards. Its engineering programs are accredited by the Board of Accreditation for Engineering and Technical Education (BAETE), Bangladesh, demonstrating the institution’s adherence to rigorous quality benchmarks.

The academic programs at MIST are offered under the following faculties:

Faculty of Civil Engineering (FCE)

• Department of Civil Engineering (CE) – B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

• Department of Environmental, Water Resources and Coastal Engineering (EWCE) – B.Sc. in Civil, Environment, Water and Coastal Engineering

• Department of Petroleum & Mining Engineering (PME) – B.Sc. in Petroleum & Mining Engineering

Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering (FECE)

• Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) – B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering

• Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering (EECE) – B.Sc. in Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FME)

• Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) – B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

• Department of Aeronautical Engineering (AE) – B.Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering

• Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) – B.Sc. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

• Department of Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE) – B.Sc. in Industrial and Production Engineering

Faculty of Biomedical and Nuclear Engineering (FBN)

• Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) – B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering

• Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) – B.Sc. in Nuclear Science and Engineering

Faculty of Science & Humanities

• Department of Mathematics – B.Sc. in Mathematics and Data Science

• Department of Chemistry – B.Sc. in Chemistry

Faculty of Architecture and Planning

• Department of Architecture – Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

• Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) – B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning

This academic portfolio reflects MIST’s strategic focus on core engineering foundations, emerging technologies, applied sciences, and built-environment disciplines. Programs are designed to foster research, innovation, and practical problem-solving, with strong alignment to national development priorities, industry standards, and global technological trends.

MIST currently hosts approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 600 postgraduate students, supported by around 350 faculty members, including more than 110 PhD-qualified educators, with additional faculty pursuing doctoral studies.

Research at MIST is central to its mission, focusing on applied engineering, emerging technologies, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. The institute maintains strong partnerships with national and international universities, research centers, and industries, enabling collaborative projects, consultancy, and testing services. These partnerships enhance student exposure to real-world challenges and create opportunities for faculty-led innovation with societal impact.

MIST emphasizes holistic student development, integrating academic rigor with leadership, discipline, ethical training, and practical experience. All engineering students participate in industrial attachments, internships, and lab-based projects that connect theoretical knowledge with professional practice. The campus offers a secure, pollution-free environment with modern laboratories, libraries, student housing, sports, and recreational facilities.

The institute has achieved growing international recognition, including rankings in global platforms such as Times Higher Education (THE), reflecting research output, teaching quality, and international engagement. MIST publishes a peer-reviewed international journal, maintains active industry collaboration, and hosts students from various countries, further enriching its multicultural academic environment.

Governance at MIST is structured through the Council of MIST, Governing Body, and Academic Council, ensuring academic quality, strategic oversight, and institutional development. This leadership framework integrates representation from the Ministry of Education, Armed Forces, and distinguished academic and industry experts, supporting the institute’s mission to produce technically skilled, innovative, and ethically grounded leaders prepared to serve both national and global communities.

With its rigorous curriculum, research-driven culture, and student-centered approach, MIST continues to strengthen its position as a leading engineering institution in Bangladesh, producing graduates who are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, defense, and public service, while contributing to innovation, sustainable development, and global technological advancement.