Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Bengali: চট্টগ্রাম প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় Chottogram Prokoushol O Projukti Bishshobiddalôe), formerly named Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT) -Chittagong, is an engineering university in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It was established by the government with a major focus on engineering and technology. Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology or CUET as it is commonly known, opened as full-fledged university in September 2003 and has become one of the five Engineering universities in Bangladesh. It is a sub-urban university with about 2,400 students and eleven academic departments with a strong emphasis in theoretical, applied, and interdisciplinary scientific and technological education. The university undertakes research works sponsored by local industries and national/international organizations, such as United Nations organizations, Commonwealth Foundation, University Grants Commission, etc. It has continued to expand over the last few years with the inclusion of new departments, construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence etc.