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United International University (Bengali: ইউনাইটেড ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি, also known as UIU) is a private research university in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[2]
ইউনাইটেড ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি | |
 Crest of United International University | |
Other name | UIU |
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| Motto | Quest for Excellence |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 2003 |
| Accreditation | Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh, ACBSP |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Md. Abul Kashem Mia[1] |
Academic staff | 320 (full-time faculty members), 100 (adjunct faculty members). Total – 420 |
| Students | More than 7000 undergraduate and graduate students Running |
| Address | United City, Madani Avenue, Badda , , 1212 , 23°47′53″N 90°26′59″E / 23.798038°N 90.449842°E |
| Campus | Urban, 8.25 acres (3.34 ha) |
| Language | English |
| Colours | Orange |
| Website | uiu.ac.bd |
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The government of Bangladesh approved the establishment of United International University in 2003.[3] United International University was established with the generous support and patronage of the United Group.[4]
In 2024, according to the QS World University Rankings, United International University (UIU) is ranked in 1201-1400 globally, making it the 3rd highest-ranking private university in Bangladesh, alongside Daffodil International University (DIU) and East West University (EWU).[5]
Campus
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The permanent campus is on a 25-bigha (8.25 acre) plot of land, located at the 'United City' at Satarkul, Badda (1.5 km east of Embassy of the United States, Dhaka), adjacent to Madani Avenue.[6]
Academics
editThe academic units of UIU are four schools and several institutes, which offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
School of Science & Engineering (SoSE)
editUndergraduate programs
edit- B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
- B.Sc. in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (CE)
- B.Sc. in Data Science (DS)
Postgraduate programs
edit- M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering (MSCSE)
School of Life Sciences
editUndergraduate programs
edit- Bachelor of Pharmacy
School of Business and Economics (SoBE)
editThe School of Business and Economics (SoBE) of UIU is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Undergraduate programs
edit- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting & Information Systems (BBA in AIS)
- Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSECO)
Postgraduate programs
edit- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Executive MBA (EMBA)
- Master of Science in Economics
- Master in International Human Resource Management (MIHRM)
School of Humanities and Social Science (SoHSS)
editUndergraduate programs
edit- BSS in Environment and Development Studies
- Bachelor of Social Science in Media Studies and Journalism
- Bachelor of Arts in English
Postgraduate programs
edit- Master in Development Studies (MDS)
Professional Academy
edit- Cisco Networking Academy
- VLSI Training Academy
- Power and Energy Training Academy (PETA)
Facilities
editElectrical & Electronics Laboratory
edit- Electronics
- Electronic Workshop
- Digital Electronics
- Industrial Electronics
- Radio and Television Engineering
- Microwave and Telecommunication
- VLSI (Very Large scale Integration) Lab
- Measurements and Instrumentation
- Control, Microprocessor and Microcontroller Systems
- Electronics Lab
- Electrical Circuit Lab-1
- Electrical Circuit lab-2
- Simulation Lab
- Control lab
- Microwave & Optical Communication Lab
- Telecom Lab
- Machine Lab
- Power System Lab
- Digital & Microprocessor Lab
- Project Lab
Computer Laboratory
edit- Software Engineering Laboratory
- Network Laboratory
- Multimedia Laboratory
- Hardware Laboratory
Library and Documentation Center
editUIU Central library has a collection of 40,293 items of information materials. Among the materials, 86,200 and 12,458 are books and bound periodicals respectively. Besides, 141 titles are in the current subscription list of journals. Every year, 500 volumes are added to the main reading room of the central library.
Research Center
edit- Center for Energy Research (CER)[7]
- Biomedical Engineering Center
- Center for Emerging Networks and Technologies Research (CENTeR)
- Brain-Computer Interface(BCI) Research Lab
Events
editList of vice-chancellors
edit- Md. Abul Kashem Mia [10]
Accreditation
editAs of May 2023, it is one of three Bangladeshi universities to be accredited by ACBSP.[11] The academic programs of the university are recognized by the following organizations:
- University Grants Commission, Bangladesh (UGC)[12]
- Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Accreditation Council For Business Schools And Programs (ACBSP)[13]
References
edit- ^ "Department of Computer Science and Engineering". Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- ^ "7th Convocation of United International University held at UIU Campus". The Business Standard. 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Private University Act, 1992". Bangladesh Gazette Extraordinary. 9 August 1992. Retrieved 25 June 2007 – via Südasien-Institut, Universität Heidelberg.
- ^ Haq, Al (21 September 2018). "Learning about UIU". The Daily Star.
- ^ "QS World University Rankings 2024". QS World University Rankings. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ^ "Permanent Campus UIU". United International University.
- ^ "Centre for Energy Research".
- ^ "youthvillagebd.com". ww38.youthvillagebd.com.
- ^ "TechQuest'16 (An Intra-University project competition)".
- ^ "Mia, Md. Abul Kashem". Department of Computer Science and Engineering -UIU. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "Why Choose UIU". United International University (UIU). Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "List of Private Universities". Archived from the original on 8 August 2011. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
- ^ "Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs". acbsp.org. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
External links
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Media related to United International University at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
