The university is run by the Bangladesh Armed Forces and is located in Mirpur Cantonment.
The establishment of a university dedicated to the educational and training institutes of the armed forces had long been a pressing need. With the growing demand for higher studies in national security, war strategy, medicine, engineering, and technology, it became essential to keep pace with the rapidly developing world. Advancing national higher education and research, enabling modern knowledge, and creating broader opportunities for education are key responsibilities to be fulfilled. To expand and integrate the existing educational and training institutions of the armed forces, it was necessary to bring them under a single authority. Consequently, the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) was established and became the 31st public university of Bangladesh on 5 June 2008. BUP is a unique public university operated by the armed forces, upholding the motto “Excellence Through Knowledge.” As the youngest public university in the country, BUP is committed to advancing knowledge in national security, technology, and modern science to support the development of skilled human resources for the nation.


