Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (Bengali: রাজশাহী প্রকৌশল ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (Rajshahi Prokoushol o Projukti Bishshobiddalôe)) or RUET (Bengali : রুয়েট) formerly known as BIT, Rajshahi, is the second oldest engineering university in Bangladesh. It was founded in 1964 as a faculty of Engineering under the University of Rajshahi providing four years Bachelor degree in Civil, Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Engineering. It is widely reputed as one of the best engineering universities in Bangladesh. About 1,750 students are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate engineering and science with over 100 teachers. This university has a reputation for having a very good relationship between students and teachers. RUET has continued to expand with the construction of new academic buildings, auditorium complex, halls of residence, etc. RUET is located on the north side of Rajshahi-Natore-Dhaka road at Kazla, 5 kilometers east of Rajshahi city, on 150 acres (0.61 km) of land. Known as green campus with a large varieties of trees, the campus is laid out with a picturesque landscape by the side of famous Padma River and Rajshahi University.