Independent University, Bangladesh


Independent University, Bangladesh is a private research university in Bangladesh. It is located in Bashundhara of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Founded in 1993 under the Private University Act, 1992. The university awards bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in a wide variety of subjects within business, humanities, social sciences, information technology, engineering, medicine and space and astronomy.
The university has over 19,000 students, both national and international, and is one of Bangladesh's top private universities. It is the first university in Bangladesh to launch deep-sky imaging telescopes.

History

Independent University, Bangladesh was established in 1993 by A.Majeed Khan with a group of prominent intellectuals and business leaders in the country

Vice-chancellors

Pro Vice-Chancellors
The educational curriculum adheres to the North American Liberal Arts Model, with English serving as the medium of instruction. The university's departments are organized into five
schools.

School of Business and Entrepreneurship (SBE)

The School of Business and Entrepreneurship at IUB offers undergraduate and master's degrees. SBE provides students with a variety of study, job, and intellectual development possibilities. SBE of IUB is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
The institution now offers nine undergraduate majors and four graduate majors. More than 4500 students attend the school, with most courses having a student-to-teacher ratio around 30:1. The courses offered by the school are transferable to any other college or university in the world.
The school offers an MBA degree. Students are allowed up to five years from the date of initial enrollment to complete the degree requirements. It is possible to finish the program within five semesters by taking the maximum course load, or within three semesters if students have waivers or transfer courses. Available areas of concentration are banking, finance, human resources management, and marketing.

Graduate program (EMBA)

The school also offers an EMBA degree.

Graduate program (MSc Economics)

The school also offers a Master of Science in Economics degree.
The program offers a concentration in Development Economics, International Economics, Applied Econometrics, Financial Economics and Environmental and Natural Resource Economics.

School of Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (SETS)

Undergraduate program

The school offers undergraduate programs on various majors under the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Department of Physical Sciences:
  • B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • B.Sc. in Electrical & Telecommunication Engineering
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science
  • B.Sc. in Computer Engineering
  • B.Sc. in Physics
  • B.Sc. in Mathematics

    Graduate program

  • M.Sc. in Computer Networks and Communications
  • M.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering
  • M.Sc. / M.Eng. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • M.Sc. in Computer Science
  • M.Sc. in Software Engineering

    School of Environment and Life Sciences (SELS)

Undergraduate program

The school offers undergraduate programs on various majors under the Department of Environmental Science and Management and the Department of Life Sciences.
  • Department of Environmental Science and Management:
  1. B.Sc. in Environmental Science and Management
  • Department of Life Sciences:
  1. B.Sc. in Microbiology
  2. B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Biotechnology

    Graduate program

The school offers graduate programs on various majors.

School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS)

Undergraduate program

The school offers undergraduate programs on a rare variety including Anthropology, Sociology, Global Studies and Governance, Media and Communication, English Literature, English Language Teaching and Law. Besides the school offers undergraduate minors on all subjects mentioned above. It also offers many foundation courses ranging from history to philosophy, art to politics, music to culture.

Graduate program

The school offers graduate programs in Development Studies, English Language Teaching, Media and Communication, and English Literature.

School of Pharmacy and Public Health (SPPH)

Undergraduate program

The school offers an undergraduate program in Pharmacy.
  1. Bachelor of Pharmacy

    Executive Master of Public Health

The school offers an executive master of Public Health.

Live-in-Field Experience (LFE)

IUB's pioneering program, Live-in-Field Experience, a 3-credit program required of all undergraduate students, provides a unique opportunity to learn about rural living. The curriculum supplements the "National Culture and Heritage" course, which covers Bangladesh's history, society, and culture.

Institutes, Centers & Cells

IUB has various institutions, centers, and Cells.

Center for Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics (CASSA)

CASSA is a research center at Independent University, Bangladesh, founded by astronomer Khan Asad. It operates independently from individual schools and departments, coordinates educational activities, and engages in public outreach. CASSA is composed of Core Members in astronomy or theoretical physics, and Associate Members from various subjects, postdocs, and astronomy and astrophysics faculty members working in countries outside Bangladesh.

International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD)

The International Centre for Climate Change and Development is a premier research and capacity-building organization in Bangladesh focusing on climate change and development. ICCCAD's goal is to create a world-class institution that is directly linked to local experience, expertise, and research in one of the countries most affected by climate change.

Center for Computational and Data Sciences (CCDS)

The Center for Computational and Data Sciences at Independent University, Bangladesh has over 240 publications, 8 research assistants, and two foreign collaborations. It actively collaborates with international academic institutions to improve research quality and worldwide effect. With more than 20 alumni in Ph.D. and MS programs overseas, the center prepares students for higher study and research professions. Its considerable annual budget of more than 8 million BDT supports ambitious research initiatives and resources, indicating its dedication to a growing research environment.

Center for Industrial Automation Robotics & Internet of Things (RIoT )

A multidisciplinary academic laboratory at Independent University, Bangladesh, focusing on Smart System Design, Artificial Intelligence Driven Medical Imaging, Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Process Automation, and Robotics. Specialized in the design and development of process automation software.

Centre for Bay of Bengal Studies (CBOBS)

The Center for Bay of Bengal Studies, established by the Independent University in Bangladesh in 2020, aims to become a leading hub of knowledge and research on the Bay of Bengal, with core goals of promoting deep research on environmental and ecological issues, improving the sustainability of the blue economy, and fostering collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, as well as developing an epistemic community focused on the Bay of Bengal region.

Centre for Social Science Research (CSSR)

The Centre for Social Science Research at Independent University, Bangladesh is a hub for social science research and analysis. It desires to promote critical thinking, innovative research, and involvement in important social concerns.

English Language Resource Center (ELRC)

The ELRC provides a variety of learning and teaching resources, such as an Online Language Support Hub providing access to online language materials.

Fab Lab IUB

Fab Lab IUB is a sub-project of HEQEP under the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh that aims to democratize fabrication technology while also enabling learning, training, and access to fabrication tools. The purpose is to cultivate and support the local maker community while encouraging broad thinking. The team is committed to good administration, mentoring, and innovation, and includes a devoted group of students and faculty members. The lab changes into a community makerspace that provides training, workshops, conferences, and make-a-thons to help the community thrive. Initially, UGC's Fab Lab IUB was named the best HEQEP sub-project.

Green Energy Research Center (GERC)

The Green Energy Research Center at Independent University, Bangladesh, established in 2014, is a research facility focused on renewable energy technologies and sustainable solutions. It uses advanced equipment like solar panels and inverters for experiments and data analysis. The center collaborates with local industries like Rahimafrooz, Energypac Electronics Ltd., contributing to Bangladesh's energy security and sustainable development goals.

Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

IUB's Institutional Quality Assurance Cell reports directly to the Vice Chancellor. The cell also receives direction and advice from the Quality Assurance Unit of Bangladesh's University Grants Commission. IQAC acts as the link between academic units and degree-granting bodies via Self-Assessment Committees, facilitating their contact with the Bangladesh Accreditation Council.