Port City International University
Port City International University or PCIU is a private university located in the 'port city' Chattogram, Bangladesh. The university was established under the Private University Act in 2013.
History
Port City International University was established with the ambition of building a modern, high-quality institution of higher learning in Bangladesh. This initiative was driven by the vision and determination of its founding president, former MP AKM Enamul Haque Shamim, who is dedicated to education and national development. Guided by his leadership, the university began its journey with a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success.From the earliest planning stages, the former chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Thamina Khatun, played a decisive role in shaping the institution's strategic direction, ensuring that its academic programs and facilities met both national and international standards. The founding vice-president and vice-chairman, Zahir Ahammed, worked tirelessly to oversee infrastructure development, administrative systems, and student-oriented initiatives that would form the backbone of PCIU's growth.
Through years of hard work, focused leadership, and a dedication to quality education, PCIU has grown from its modest beginnings into a reputable private university. Today, it stands as a testament to the perseverance and vision of its founders, offering diverse academic programs, fostering research, and producing graduates who contribute to national and global progress.
Rankings
Port City International University has been featured in various global and national ranking systems:- uniRank : Ranked 87th in Bangladesh and 11,806th in the world.
- EduRank : Ranked 92nd in Bangladesh and 11,727th globally.
- AD Scientific Index : Ranked 70th.
Academics
Faculties and departments
Source:Academic activities are undertaken by 10 departments under three faculties. Twelve departments offer undergraduate courses.
Faculty of Science and Engineering
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Civil Engineering
- B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- B.Sc. in Textile Engineering
- B.Sc. in Fashion Design and Technology
- Department of Natural Science
- * Course of Mathematics
- * Course of Statistics
- * Course of Physics
- * Course of Chemistry
- * Course of History
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Law
- B.A. Hons and M.A. in English
- Bachelor of Laws
- Master of Laws
- Master of Laws
- B.S.S & M.S.S in Broadcast & Print Journalism
Faculty of Business Studies and Administration
Department of Economics
- B.S.S. in Economics
- M.S.S. in Economics