Independent University, Bangladesh

country rank	18
world rank	6133

University Overview

Established in 1993, Independent University, Bangladesh is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Chittagong. Officially accredited and/or 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 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 26 years old 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.

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 (population range: over 5,000,000) 1221 Dhaka Bangladesh
T	+880 (2) 8431645-53
F	+880 (2) 843 1991
Other locations	Chittagong

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral 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 Local student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students Int'l student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)

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 +880 (2) 8431645-53 Ext 1350

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

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Independent University, Bangladesh for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

Year of first Accreditation

1993

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

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

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Site last updated: Sunday, 21 April 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Independent University, Bangladesh's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Independent University, Bangladesh to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.