With a view to enhance the standard of education by improving the quality of teachers in the affiliated colleges, National University has introduced M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programme. In 2006, 77 research fellows enrolled for M.Phil. programme and 55 research fellows enrolled for Ph.D. programme in different disciplines. This programme has opened a new avenue of advanced study especially for the college teachers teaching at graduation and post graduation level throughout the country.
The executive authority of conducting M.Phil./Ph.D. programme is the Board of Advanced Studies which is chaired by the vice-Chancellor of the University.
However, the programme runs under the direct supervision of Professor Dr. M. Abu Saeed Khan(Academic) , Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Universty. Five Academic Groups are formed to have better coordination and smooth functioning of the programmes. Each Academic Group has its own office headed by a Chairman appointed by the vice-Chancellor from among the teachers of the related disciplines of a group. The office of the Academic Group renders academic and administrative support to the research fellows of the member disciplines of the Group. The following Table shows the Academic Groups and their related disciplines:

Eligibility for Admission and Fellowship
The programme starts in January and generally advertisement for admission is circulated during September-November. Persons below 40 years of age and having excellent result in Graduation and Post Graduation degrees can apply for this programme. However, only teachers of the affiliated colleges are eligible for getting fellowship.

Duration of the Programme
The duration for M.Phil. degree is 2 years, which includes one year course work at the beginning and dissertation work at the end. The duration for Ph.D. degree is 3 years. Candidates having M.Phil./ M.S. degree are eligible to be enrolled in Ph. D. course and they are exempted from undergoing coursework. But, Ph. D. fellows who do not have M.Phil./M.S. degree must complete a one year course work at the beginning.

Coursework and Thesis Supervision
The coursework is of one year duration and the research fellows are required to appear at an examination of 300 marks (written-200 and viva voce-100) at the end of the year. Successful candidates are allowed to go for dissertation work. Senior faculty members of National University and scholars from other public universities and research institutions act as resource persons for coursework and for supervision of dissertation work. Research fellows have the liberty to choose supervisor for their research work from public universities and research institutions approved by the National University.

The Centre For Post-graduate Studies, Training & Research is one of the several statutory authorities of National University. The centre is composed of languages, Humanities, Social Science, Commerce & Business Administration, Natural Science, Mathematical Science, Biological Science, Education, Law & Computer Science and Technology. As per the University Act the centre is to be supported and guided by a Board of Directors and a Board of Studies, composed of specified members for implementing all its activities.
The Centre for Post-graduate Studies, Training and Research is responsible for its plans, policies and actions to the Academic Council & the Syndicate and is under the direct guidance & control of the Vice-Chancellor of the National University. A Dean is in charge of the Centre for Post-graduate Studies, Training & Research as one of the functionaries of the University.

The Centre organises staff development programme, refreshers/ orientation courses, seminars and workshops in different subjects for the college teachers. A batch of 120 teachers of 4 disciplines, 30 for each, participates in a curriculum based training of 45 days. Financed by the university funds the Centre conducts this programme round the year.

In Co-operation and Collaboration with the School of Graduate Studies, Centre for Curriculum Development & Evaluation, and College Inspection the Centre is to issue necessary instructions to the colleges and supervise their over all management.

Names of the degrees awarded and duration of the courses:

1 year full-time after 4 years B.A. Honors or 2 years full-time after 3 years B.A. Pass.

1 year full-time after 3 years B.S.S Honors or 2 years full-time after B.S.S Pass.

1 year full-time after 4 years B.Sc Honors or 2 years full-time after B.Sc (Pass) Degree.

The School of Under Graduate Studies functions to organize and consolidate undergraduate education, prepare syllabuses and curriculum, draft examination rules, strengthen teachers training to ensure quality education.
Eligibility for Admission into Under Graduate Level:
General requirement for entry to first year of a degree course is Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) of the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education and Alim Examination of Madrashah Education Board or any other examination recognized by the university as equivalent to HSC examination.
Students from abroad should apply on the prescribed form through Bangladesh diplomatic missions in their respective country of domicile or through their respective country's diplomatic representatives in Bangladesh.
Names of the degrees awarded and duration of the courses:
Three year for pass courses and four year for Honours courses for Bachelor Degree.
The degrees awarded in pass courses are: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Social Science (BSS), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Business Studies (B.B.S.).
Degrees awarded in Honours courses are B.A. (Honours), B.S.S. (Honours), B.Sc. (Honours), B.B.S(Honours), B.B.A.(Honours) and Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)etc.
Classification of degrees: All graduation degrees are classified as First Class, Second Class and Third Class.

Centre for Curriculum Development and Evaluation formulates the courses and curriculums for the students of National University. From time to time it evaluates and revises the curriculum in consideration to the changing socio-economic condition.