CIU at a Glance

Chittagong Independent University (CIU), a renowned private university in Chattogram's bustling educational hub of Jamal Khan, offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, and Law. CIU started its journey in Chittagong in 1999 as an additional campus of Independent University Bangladesh (IUB). IUB and the founding trust pioneered the establishment of private universities in Bangladesh. CIU was formed by the same trust ESTCDT after the amendment by the private university Act. which required that the Chittagong Campus be registered as a separate university. Accordingly, CIU was founded on 6th February, 2013 in succession. CIU is unique among private universities. It has been providing quality education with international setup and world class facilities in Chittagong. CIU has been following North American Course curriculum with open credit system. As a result, students have a better choice to go abroad for higher studies. The faculty members and management personnel are all highly qualified with years of experience and are inherited from the then IUB. The faculty members have obtained degrees from renowned institutions at home and abroad and undertake research activities on a regular basis. They publish extensively in national and international academic journals, attend national and international conferences. Our air-conditioned class-rooms equipped with multimedia and computer facilities, sophisticated Labs and Library have already given us the reputation of having the world class facilities in Chittagong. Ourstate-of-the-art IT facilities and WiFi-networked campus meet the demands of the 21st Century. The academic environment of CIU is complemented by a number of student clubs which organize round-the-year co-curricular events.

Distinguished features of CIU

Outstanding Teaching:

CIU is known for consistently providing outstanding teaching with the best faculty pool in Chatttogram. Our faculty members are dedicated to achieving excellence in both teaching and research. We boast to have a group of distinguished scholars and emerging talents, who stand among the best in Bangladesh.

State-of-the-art Campus Facilities:

CIU provides students with modern library facilities, classrooms, labs, study areas and common rooms for a fulfilling student experience.

University Collaborations:

The University has established collaborations with top universities and institutions at home & abroad.

Live-in-Field Experience (LFE):

The LFE is a unique course offered by CIU under which the students gain firsthand knowledge about the society, industry and economy as a whole of Bangladesh. The idea is to impress the young minds with the socio-economic realities of Bangladesh so that they know how the great majority of our people live and earn; how the industries operate, create employment opportunities and add value.

Knowledge Exchange Platforms:

Extra-curricular Activities:

With more than 18 clubs CIU students learn how to function within a team, learn to be innovative and discover their hidden potential.
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Free Remedial English Language Classes

Remedial English Language Classes for Students who have weak English Skills.

CIU Business School (CIUBS)

BBA in:

Accounting
Finance
Human Resources Management
International Business
Marketing
MIS & General Management

MBA in:

Banking
Finance
Human Resources Management
Marketing

School of Science & Engineering

BSc in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)

School of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences (SLASS)

BA (Honours) in English
MA in English Linguistics and Teaching
MA in English Literature

School of Law

LLB
LLM
LLM in Human Rights

Scholarship Opportunities

10% - 100% Merit Scholarship based on SSC & HSC result.
10% to 75% Need Cum Merit Scholarship (Conditions apply).
100% Scholarship for offspring of Freedom Fighter, Ethnic Minorities/Students from Remote Areas.
50% Scholarship on tuition fees for Sibling.
10% Scholarship for female engineering students.
40% Professional Scholarship in MBA for the Professionals, and IEB members.
50% merit scholarship in MBA based on Undergrad; subsequent semester results.
75% discount for diploma holders in engineering program.

Credit Transfer Acceptance

Students from other UGC approved universities qualify for Credit transfer.
Overall CGPA should be at least 2.50. The Students must agree to complete above 60 Credits for Undergraduate programs and 36 credits for Graduate programs at CIU as per residency requirement.
Credit Transfer accepted students will get exemption from the Admission Test.

Choose CIU for:

Our philosophy — We prepare and empower you to succeed in a dynamic and changing world.

Our location — Our convenient location at Jamal khan; the bustling Educational Hub of Chattogram.

Our support — Our approach is personal; we support you throughout your academic journey at CIU, at every stage.

Your individuality — Our students are our number one priority. We treat our students as unique individuals. You’re a name, not a number.

Your future — Employability is not just a buzzword for us—it's a fundamental aspect of our educational mission, embedded in everything we do. Gain work-experience and build your resume through our on-campus job opportunities.