Independent University (IUB)

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) is a leading private higher education institution established in 1993. It is located on a vast and modern campus spread over about 5 acres of land in the Bashundhara residential area of Dhaka. The campus is very aesthetically pleasing in terms of architecture, with lakes, green spaces, and state-of-the-art libraries and laboratories creating a wonderful environment for students. The institution is acclaimed across the country for its innovative teaching methods and research-oriented activities. Currently, IUB teaches in a 'learner-centric' or student-centered manner, where emphasis is placed on acquiring practical skills along with theoretical knowledge. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs under various faculties including the School of Business, School of Engineering, School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. It is very popular among students due to its international standard curriculum and credit transfer facilities with foreign universities. The distance of this institution from the main city of Kurigram is about 350 kilometers. Bus or train is the easiest way to travel from Kurigram to Dhaka. You can easily reach this campus located in the Bashundhara residential area by taking a direct bus from Kurigram or by air via Syedpur Airport to Dhaka. Due to the ease of transportation, students from different parts of the country come here to study. The names of many eminent personalities are associated with IUB. Renowned educationists, economists and researchers of Bangladesh have played a role in improving the quality of this university by being associated with its academic and administrative activities. In addition, many alumni of this university are currently successfully serving in various important positions in the country and abroad, which bears witness to the excellence of the institution.