The International University of Scholars

The International University of Scholars Or University Of Scholars, also known as IUS) is a private university based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The International University of Scholars
ইনটারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি অব স্কলার্স
Logo of The International University Of Scholars
Other name
University of Scholars
MottoWe build professional[1]
TypePrivate, Research
Established2015 (2015)
Accreditation
AffiliationUniversity Grants Commission (UGC)
ChancellorPresident of Bangladesh
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Md. Abdus Sattar
Academic staff
100 (2022)
Students5000 (2022)[2]
Undergraduates4500(2022)
Location
Dhaka
,
Bangladesh

23.794°N 90.4035°E / 23.794; 90.4035
CampusUrban,
LanguageEnglish
Colors   
Dark gray and Purple
Websiteius.edu.bd

History

The International University of Scholars, popularly known as the University of Scholars, started its journey in 2015 with a campus at Badda with five departments at the outset. The Trustee Board of the University aims to establish a research-intensive modern private university for Bangladeshi and international students who will produce world-class researchers and industry-leading professionals. The first batch of enrolment was done in 2016. The graduation of the 1st Master's batch was held in 2018, and the graduation of the 1st Undergraduate batch was held in 2020. In 2021, the University moved to its permanent campus at Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani.

Administration

List of Vice-chancellor
  • Professor Dr. Abdus Sattar, 1st March 2019- 28th February 2023[3]
  • Professor Dr. Mamunur Rashid ( acting) 1st March 2023- present

Trustee Board
Name Position Reference
M. Farid Habib Chairman [4]
Abdur Rahman General Secretary [4]
Md. Ariful Hoque Shuhan Vice-chairman [4]
Abu Bakar Shiddik Treasurer [4]
S. M. Faysal Joint Treasurer [4]
Md. Jahangir Al Jilani Trustee [4]
Emdadul Hoque Trustee [4]
Mustazab Hossain Trustee [4]
Abdul Hasib Siddique Trustee [4]

Academic departments

There are three faculty and six departments of this university.

Faculty of Business studies
  • Department of Business Administration[5]

Faculty of Humanities and Social sciences
  • Department of English[5]

Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering[5]
  • Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering[5]
  • Department of Textile Engineering[5]
  • Department of Natural Science[5]

References
  1. "IUS in brief". International University of Scholars.
  2. "Annual Report 2017". University Grants Commission.
  3. "The International University of Scholars". ius.edu.bd. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  4. "The International University of Scholars Trustee Board". ius.edu.bd. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  5. "School". ius.edu.bd. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
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