Where Words Shape the Future
Since our establishment in January 2007, the Department of English at World University of Bangladesh has been proudly offering BA and MA in English (Literature) programs, catering to both aspiring students and seasoned professionals.
With 17 dedicated faculty members (16 full-time, 1 part-time) at our permanent campus in Uttara, Sector-17, we are committed to delivering quality education that fosters critical thinking, communication excellence, and humanistic values.
About English at WUB
The primary objective of the Department of English is to cultivate leaders armed with comprehensive knowledge and essential skills for economic advancement and societal welfare. We champion liberal humanistic values through the study of English and American literary masterpieces, non-native English writings, cultural studies, and postcolonial discourse.
Our graduates emerge with exceptional communication prowess, critical thinking acumen, ethical integrity, IT proficiency, and a dedication to lifelong learning — making them highly competitive in academia, media, publishing, education, civil service, and the corporate world.
Vision and Mission
Cultivating Thought Leaders Through Language and Literature
Our Vision
To create leaders equipped with befitting knowledge and required skills for economic emancipation and social well-being.
Our Mission
- Provide time-befitting and utilitarian education in English language and literature.
- Promote liberal humanitarian values through literary and cultural studies.
- Develop critical understanding of linguistics, ELT, and postcolonial issues.
- Prepare students as well-trained professionals for diverse 21st-century careers.
Why Choose English at WUB?
We blend academic rigor with real-world relevance to shape articulate, analytical, and ethically grounded professionals.
Dedicated Faculty
Highly qualified team including Ph.D. candidates, M.Phil holders, and foreign-degree graduates — all full-time and student-focused.
Flexible Learning
Day and evening classes, plus Friday sessions tailored for working professionals and service personnel.
Student Support
Personalized counseling system, 25:1 student-teacher ratio, and continuous academic guidance.
Affordable & Accessible
Student-friendly fee structure, performance-based scholarships, and special waivers for freedom fighter families.
Global Exposure
Exchange programs with prestigious foreign universities and access to international research databases.
Active Learning Community
Clubs like WUB LitClub, Language Club, Debating Club, and Cultural Club to build leadership and life skills.
Modern Infrastructure
Well-equipped classrooms, library, ICT resources, high-speed internet, and a serene campus on Lake Drive Road.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
Designed to produce graduates who lead with knowledge, ethics, and vision.
Our PEOs
- PEO1: Develop students' knowledge of the English language, literature, history, and applied linguistics.
- PEO2: Maximize students' professional communication skills and leadership qualities.
- PEO3: Enable students to critically analyze issues in language, literature, and linguistics innovatively, creatively, and ethically.
- PEO4: Equip students with analytical skills and a thirst for lifelong learning for future career advancement.
Our Graduates Lead in Diverse Fields
Alumni excel as educators, researchers, journalists, editors, civil servants, content creators, diplomats, and corporate communicators across Bangladesh and abroad.
Graduates are pursuing advanced degrees and research at universities in:
UK, USA, Canada, Australia, India, and Malaysia.