Independent University, Bangladesh

country rank	11
world rank	6330

University Overview

Established in 1993, Independent University, Bangladesh is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Chittagong. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name	Independent University, Bangladesh
Name	ইনডিপেন্ডেন্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়
Acronym	IUB
Founded	1993
Motto	Teacheth Man That Which He Knew Not
Colours	Saffron, blue and purple
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University Location

Address	Plot 16, Block B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara R/A Dhaka 1221 Dhaka Bangladesh
Tel	+880 (2) 843 1645-53
Fax	+880 (2) 843 1991
Other locations	Chittagong

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Independent University, Bangladesh for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Independent University, Bangladesh's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	60-70%
Admission Office	Plot 16, Block B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara R/A Dhaka 1212 (2) 843 1645-53 Ext 1350

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Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Independent University, Bangladesh's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	6,000-6,999
Academic Staff	300-399
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes
Financial Aids	Yes

Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported
Academic Counseling	Yes
Career Services	Yes
Institutional Hospital	Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

Year of first Accreditation

1993

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Independent University, Bangladesh as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Not available; please submit a list of official affiliations and memberships to relevant associations and organizations.

Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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Open Education Global

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