Islamic University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2767 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #868 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #7 of 129 | In Bangladesh |
| #234 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 27 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Moslem
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- iu.ac.bd
- Languages
- English;Bengali;Arabic
- Acceptance rate
- 32%*
* Islamic University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Higher school certificate or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | July to June |
Research profile
Islamic University is a world-class research university with 10,631 scientific papers published and 47,543 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, Medicine, Business, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics, and Materials Science.
Islamic University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 5 | 4 |
| 1998 | 6 | 3 |
| 1999 | 7 | 12 |
| 2000 | 10 | 19 |
| 2001 | 9 | 32 |
| 2002 | 7 | 41 |
| 2003 | 8 | 33 |
| 2004 | 19 | 46 |
| 2005 | 31 | 55 |
| 2006 | 51 | 99 |
| 2007 | 59 | 124 |
| 2008 | 86 | 153 |
| 2009 | 100 | 212 |
| 2010 | 136 | 361 |
| 2011 | 187 | 584 |
| 2012 | 245 | 905 |
| 2013 | 367 | 1297 |
| 2014 | 492 | 2078 |
| 2015 | 596 | 2475 |
| 2016 | 1998 | 3017 |
| 2017 | 1300 | 4100 |
| 2018 | 1277 | 5485 |
| 2019 | 1427 | 7893 |
| 2020 | 1906 | 12010 |
| 2021 | 1841 | 17064 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Islamic University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) | 30,000 |
| Master of Arts (MA) | 35,000 |
| Master of Science (MSc) | 40,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | 50,000 |
Islamic University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Islamic University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree (Hons) | Accountancy, Applied Chemistry, Arabic, Banking, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Folklore, Food Technology, Geography, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Real Estate, Social Welfare, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Applied Chemistry, Arabic, Banking, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Folklore, Food Technology, Geography, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Real Estate, Social Welfare, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
| Master of Philosophy | Accountancy, Applied Chemistry, Arabic, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Folklore, Food Technology, Geography, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Law, Management, Marketing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Real Estate, Social Welfare, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
| Ph. D. | Accountancy, Applied Chemistry, Arabic, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Folklore, Food Technology, Geography, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Law, Management, Marketing, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Real Estate, Social Welfare, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Telecommunications Engineering, Tourism |
Notable alumni
-
Fahima Khatun
- Years
- 1992-.. (age 31)
- Occupations
- cricketer
- Biography
-
Fahima Khatun is a Bangladeshi cricketer who plays for the Bangladesh women's national cricket team. In May 2018, in a 50 over tour match in South Africa, she took eight wickets for five runs in ten overs. She was the first cricketer for Bangladesh to take a hat-trick in a Women's Twenty20 International match.
Islamic University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Sciences and Technology | Applied Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Geography, Information Technology, Mathematics, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Arabic, Development Studies, Economics, English, Folklore, History, Islamic Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Social Welfare, South and Southeast Asian Languages |
| Faculty : Law and Sh'ariah | Islamic Law, Law, Real Estate |
| Faculty : Theology and Islamic Studies | Islamic Studies, Islamic Theology, Koran |
General information
| Alternative names | IU ইসলামী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Shantidanga-Dulalpur Kushtia, 7000 Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| City population | 418,000 |