Dr. M Azizur Rahman, an entrepreneur, freedom fighter, and economist, serves as the university's patron, founder vice-chancellor, and chief sponsor.

According to the most recent UGC annual report available on their website, UU employs the seventh highest number of fulltime professors amongst all private universities.

UU has been shortlisted for international ranking inclusion due to its number of publications and innovative programs.

Its academic programs, all of which are accredited by UGC[citation needed], are as follows: The first convocation of Uttara University was held on 16 June 2009.

The convocation was presided by the Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid MP and UGC Chairman Abdul Mannan.