All the Departments and Centers/Institute of this university are responsible for the academic activities, which include Teaching, Research and Industrial Consultancy.

The course structure of the study programs are organized on a semester basis system and each semester covers a minimum of 13 (thirteen) weeks with 5 (five) instructional days per week. The medium of instruction is English. Students are evaluated on a continuous basis throughout the semester. Evaluation is performed by the faculty members. Research works/Thesis/Dissertations are evaluated on the basis of a review system by the peer examiners from both home and abroad. Academic Ordinances for each of the academic programs are prepared and approved by the Academic Council, the highest academic body within the Institute.

A number of conferences, symposia and workshops are organized by the faculty, which attract participation from scholars all over the world.

The Institute maintains academic friendship with several other educational institutes in the world through faculty exchange programs. The Institute has signed memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with several universities abroad, resulting in co-operative projects and assignments for mutual benefit.

The faculty members of the Institute have distinguished themselves through various awards from the different national and international universities/organizations for their academic activities and achievements.

KUET has set an excellent example of interactions with the industry in the country by supporting the consultancy services offered by the faculty.

The academic atmosphere at the Institute is a rare blend of modern day technical skills and the traditional emphasis on imparting knowledge. The faculty members as well as the students, who have qualified themselves from the Institute, have always made the country proud through their outstanding achievements and leadership qualities.