CHITTAGONG INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY

In its continuous effort to provide quality and effective education in compliance with the UGC’s policy and guidelines, Chittagong Independent University formed its Institutional Quality Assurance Cell in 2016. Since then, we have been working diligently to institutionalize the standard quality assurance culture in every aspect of our operations; to perform with greater finesse in providing degrees in various disciplines by embedding the most sought after-graduate attributes in our curriculum. By doing these, we aspire constant elevation of the university’s image to all stakeholders while ensuring transparency, accountability, and best management practices.

In light of the suggested framework of the Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, we formulated the guidelines for quality assurance practices at both institutional and program levels, formed self-assessment committees and conducted team building workshops in due time. Currently self-assessments of the various academic programs are going on and we are hoping to complete them in due course.

We have also been closely following the developments with Bangladesh National Qualifications Framework (BNQF) and working meticulously in designing Outcome Based Education (OBE) curriculum precisely for our different programs to further enrich quality and ensure recognition of our graduates both nationally and internationally.

In this way, we are thriving to make a steady and commendable progress in earning accreditation by the recognized national and international bodies, and place in the university league tables; to contribute our fair share in accomplishing sustainable development through quality education and last but not the least, to produce ambitious, innovative and competent graduates with the required knowledge and skills essential for sailing through the disruptive 4th industrial revolution and beyond.

Dr. Emon Kalyan Chowdhury

Professor, CIU Business School

Director, IQAC, CIU

Vision Statement:

To establish a progressive and sustainable quality culture within all program-offering and administrative units of Chittagong Independent University.

Mission Statement:

To ensure continuous advancement of education quality through self assessment and responsive exertion striving to create resourceful, ethical, and visionary graduates.

Objectives:

1. Expediting self-assessment surveys within all academic and administrative units and report writing within given time frame;
2. Reviewing the findings of the report in consultation with internal and external experts and taking appropriate measures to address their recommendations;
3. Continuous monitoring and assessment of the practices adopted on the basis of the findings and ensure their effectiveness;
4. Developing the skills and attributes of the graduates through vigorous collaborations with industry and society;
5. Obtaining accreditation from national and international bodies and maintaining a growth trajectory in the recognized university rankings;

Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights and Copyrights in collaboration with UGC:

A workshop on "Intellectual Property Rights and Copyrights" was held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at CIU Conference Room. It was organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of CIU in collaboration with the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh. It was graced by Prof. Dr. Masuma Habib, Member, UGC, as the Chief Guest while Prof. Dr. MM Nurul Absar, Vice Chancellor, CIU, chaired the session. Dr. Durga Rani Sarker, Director, SPQA Division, UGC, and Mr. Akram Ali Khan, Additional Director, SPQA Division, UGC, attended the event as the Special Guests among others. The introductory speech was delivered by Prof. Dr. Emon Kalyan Chowdhury, Director, IQAC, CIU, while it was conducted by Dr. Md. Sajjatul Islam, Additional Director, IQAC, CIU. The keynote paper was presented by Engr. Mohammad Monir UIlah, Deputy Director, SPQA Division, UGC. A large number of participants including the Faculty Members and High Officials of CIU attended the event.

Workshop on Addressing OBE, & Assessment toward BAC Accreditation:

A workshop on the captioned title was held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the classroom # 3411. It was conducted by Prof. Md. Abdur Razzak, Director, IQAC, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). The Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of CIU Prof. M M Nurul Absar was present as the Chief Guest while the Deans, Faculty Members, and Management Staff of CIU attended the workshop. Prof. Emon Kalyan Chowdhury, Director, IQAC, CIU chaired the event.

Workshop on Preparation for Accreditation: Documentation and Evidence:

A workshop on the captioned title "Preparation for Accreditation: Documentation and Evidence", was held on Tues, May 14, 2024 at CIU. It was organized by the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) in collaboration with IQAC, CIU. It was graced by Prof. Mahfuzul Hoque Chowdhury, Vice Chancellor, CIU, and Prof. S.M. Kabir, Member, BAC as the Chief Guest and Session Chair respectively. It was also addressed by Prof. Nasir Uddin Ahammed, Director (Accreditation), BAC, and Prof. M. Nayeem Abdullah, Director, IQAC, CIU. It was conducted by Prof. Aseef Iqbal, Additional Director, IQAC, CIU.

IQAC Meeting on OBE Curriculum & Self-Assessment Report :

With a view to developing Outcome Based Education (OBE) curriculum, reviewing the school-wise self-assessments and disseminating the accreditation standards & criteria, IQAC, CIU organized meeting was held on November 4, 2021 in Classroom # 3402 of CIUBS building. It was presided by the Director, IQAC, CIU, Prof. Syed Manzur Quader while Prof. M. Ayub Islam, Advisor, CIU Business School conducted it as the resource person. He illustrated the set criteria and the standards required for gaining the program-wise accreditation as well as the rubrics for developing the OBE curriculum. A brief review of the on-going self-assessment report was also held.