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 অফ 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-ChancellorMd. Abdus Sattar
Academic staff
100 (2022)
Students5000 (2022)[2]
Undergraduates4500(2022)
Location
Dhaka
,
Bangladesh

23.7937°N 90.4055°E / 23.7937; 90.4055
CampusUrban,
LanguageEnglish
Colors   
White and Purple
Websiteius.edu.bd

History

The International University of Scholars, was established in 2015 at Badda with five departments.[3] The government provided permission to the university on 11 January 2016; the request was filled by Jamil Habib.[4] According to the New Age report on 4 August 2022 the university only had only one full professor.[5]

Administration

List of vice-chancellors
  • Abdus Sattar, 1 March 2019 – 28 February 2023[3]
  • Mamunur Rashid (acting) 1 March 2023 – present

Trustee Board
Name Position Reference
M. Farid Habib Chairman [6]
Abdur Rahman General Secretary [6]
Md. Ariful Hoque Shuhan Vice-chairman [6]
Abu Bakar Shiddik Treasurer [6]
S. M. Faysal Joint Treasurer [6]
Md. Jahangir Al Jilani Trustee [6]
Emdadul Hoque Trustee [6]
Mustazab Hossain Trustee [6]
Abdul Hasib Siddique Trustee [6]

Academic departments

There are three faculty and six departments of this university.

Faculty of Business studies
  • Department of Business Administration[7]

Faculty of Humanities and Social sciences
  • Department of English[7]

Faculty of Science and Technology
  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering[7]
  • Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering[7]
  • Department of Textile Engineering[7]
  • Department of Natural Science[7]

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. "Govt okays 6 more pvt universities". The Daily Star. 2016-01-11. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  5. "Many univs run with no or few professors". New Age. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  6. "The International University of Scholars Trustee Board". ius.edu.bd. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
  7. "School". ius.edu.bd. Retrieved 2022-11-12.
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