Islamic University Kushtia

About

Located in Kushtia, Bangladesh, the Islamic University Kushtia is a prominent public research institution recognized for its strong emphasis on Islamic theology, humanities, applied science, and engineering education. The university offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties, with its departments in Business Administration, Computer Science and Engineering, and Islamic Studies serving as some of its most academically rigorous offerings. While the primary medium of instruction is Bengali, the campus welcomes international scholars, particularly from various Muslim-majority nations, through specialized scholarship schemes coordinated by the Ministry of Education. International students are supported by the international office and the university's central administration, which assist with enrollment procedures, student housing, and cultural integration. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its sprawling, green residential campus situated on the outskirts of Kushtia, which functions as a self-contained academic community fostering a unique blend of traditional values and modern scientific inquiry.

Background

Islamic University, Bangladesh (legally: Islamic University) (Bengali: ইসলামী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, বাংলাদেশ; Arabic: الجامعة الإسلامية بنغلاديش), commonly referred to as Islamic University, Kushtia (abbreviated as IU), is a public PhD granting research university in Kushtia-Jhenaidah, Bangladesh and the largest seat of higher education in the southwestern part of the country. It is financed by the Government of Bangladesh through University Grants Commission, Bangladesh. On 22 November 1979, the foundation of the Islamic University was set up in Kushtia, and it is operated under the Islamic University Act of 1980. Islamic University began operations on 28 June 1986. It holds the distinction of being the seventh oldest educational institution in the nation, serving as Bangladesh's inaugural university post-independence from Pakistan (formerly West Pakistan) in 1971. It offers undergraduate, graduate, M Phil and PhD degrees.

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