Chittagong Independent University (CIU) began its journey as a branch campus of Independent University Bangladesh (IUB) and transitioned into a full-fledged university in compliance with the Private University Act of 2010 under the Education, Science, Technology and Cultural Development Trust (ESTCDT). ESTCDT was established in 1992 as a philanthropic body with a strong commitment to take Bangladesh's higher education to global standards. Under ESTCDT, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) was founded in 1993 in Dhaka and the Chittagong Independent University (CIU) in 2013. Committed to being a center of excellence in teaching and research, CIU aims to match the standards of globally reputed universities. To achieve this, we continuously strive to create an environment conducive to academics, research, and co-curricular activities, ensuring that faculty, students, employers, and alumni all contribute meaningfully to our CIU family.

Our distinguished faculty members form the most qualified group of teachers in any private university in Bangladesh, with many holding doctorate degrees and having been trained at esteemed institutions both at home and abroad. They are dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience and work tirelessly to advance and impart knowledge.

We have meticulously aligned our curriculum with industry needs to ensure that our graduates possess the relevant skills and knowledge required in the modern workforce. Our state-of-the-art laboratories serve as dynamic spaces for exploration, learning, and collaboration. Through internships, our signature LFE program, and industry partnerships, we provide our students with practical, hands-on experience, making them valuable assets to any organization they join. This approach has resulted in our graduates successfully securing positions in leading companies and organizations, both within the country and abroad. CIU adopts a North American course curriculum featuring an open credit system, which offers students enhanced opportunities for pursuing higher education abroad. As a result our alumni are pursuing further studies in various countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe, often with the support of funding/scholarship opportunities. The management personnel at CIU are highly qualified, with many having transitioned from the former IUB, and their extensive backgrounds in various administrative roles provide a solid foundation for supporting the university’s mission by creating an efficient and supportive environment for both faculty and students.

At CIU, we prioritize providing an enriching educational experience that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in their chosen fields and to contribute towards a prosperous Bangladesh. Since you are here and reading this message, you are likely exploring institutions that offer higher education in Chattogram. I invite you to explore our website to gain a closer look at what we offer.

I look forward to seeing you on campus in the near future.

Professor Dr. M M Nurul Absar
Vice Chancellor