Islamic University, Bangladesh (IU)
ইসলামী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, বাংলাদেশ
One of the oldest public universities in Bangladesh, founded in 1979 in Kushtia, offering a broad range of humanities, science and Islamic studies programmes.
History
The Islamic University, Bangladesh was established in 1979 in Kushtia to combine Islamic studies with modern academic disciplines under one public university. Its curriculum was built around conventional science, arts and business faculties alongside Islamic studies and Arabic, rather than functioning as a purely religious seminary. It has grown into one of the larger public universities outside Dhaka by student numbers.
🏫 Campus
The university's campus at Shantidanga-Dulalpur, on the outskirts of Kushtia town, includes a large central mosque alongside conventional science and arts faculty buildings and student residence halls.
📍 Location & overview
📊 At a glance
Kushtia is known for lalon Shah shrine, Shilaidaha Kuthibari (Tagore).
Admission & programs
📝 Admission
Admission is through the university's own admission test after HSC, with seats split across its Islamic studies, arts, science, business and law faculties.
🎓 Programs & faculties
Notable alumni
- A significant number of Islamic studies and Arabic-language scholars and imams trained here
- Graduates working across Bangladesh's madrasa education boards
- Growing numbers of business and computer science graduates entering the private sector
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Public SavarFrequently asked questions about Islamic University, Bangladesh
When was Islamic University, Bangladesh established?
Islamic University, Bangladesh was established in 1979.
Where is Islamic University, Bangladesh located?
Islamic University, Bangladesh is located in Shantidanga-Dulalpur, Kushtia, Kushtia district, Bangladesh.
Is Islamic University, Bangladesh a public or private university?
Islamic University, Bangladesh is a public university in Bangladesh.
How can I get admission into Islamic University, Bangladesh?
Admission is through the university's own admission test after HSC, with seats split across its Islamic studies, arts, science, business and law faculties.
What programmes does Islamic University, Bangladesh offer?
Islamic University, Bangladesh offers programmes including Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Social Science.