Daffodil International University

About

Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Daffodil International University is a prominent private institution renowned for its strong emphasis on technology-driven education, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Its strongest academic faculties include the Faculty of Science and Information Technology, as well as the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship, both of which offer modern, industry-aligned curricula. The university provides a welcoming environment for global scholars, supported by an active International Affairs office that facilitates student exchanges, cultural integration, and global networking opportunities. Many undergraduate and graduate programs are conducted entirely in English, ensuring a smooth transition for non-Bangla-speaking international enrollees. A distinctive characteristic of the campus is its permanent, state-of-the-art green campus equipped with innovative incubation centers and smart classrooms designed to foster startup culture and hands-on learning.

Background

Daffodil International University (DIU; Bengali: ড্যাফোডিল আন্তর্জাতিক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a private research university located in Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka -1216, Bangladesh. It was established on 24 January 2002 under the Private University Act of 1992. DIU is the largest private university in Bangladesh by its campus size. DIU is the first university in Bangladesh to have signed the UN's Commitment to Sustainable Practices of Higher Education Institutions. According to the SCOPUS indexed research publications in 2022, Daffodil International University has been ranked 2nd among all universities and 1st among all private universities in Bangladesh.

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