- Dhaka International University
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Dhaka International University Established 17 April 1995 Type Private University Chancellor President Zillur Rahman Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nurul Momen Location Dhaka, Bangladesh Campus Urban Nickname D I U Affiliations University Grants Commission Website Official website Dhaka International University or (DIU) is a non-government institution located at Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established on 17 April 1995 by the Private University Act 1992.[1] The founder of DIU is Late Alhaj Professor Dr.A.B.M Mafizul Islam Patwari and the vice chancellor is Dr. A.W.M. Abdul Huq.
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History
DIU-Dhaka International University is one of the established and leading non-government universities in Bangladesh. The initial planning began in 1994 but the university was established in 1995. In fact, DIU takes the initiative strongly for the creation of non-government universities and supports the initiative of the Government of Bangladesh. It is now operated as a government approved university under the Non-Government University Acts of 1992 and 1998.
It is operated as a non-profitable institution and offers strict academic disciplines. Late Alhaj Prof. Dr. A.B.M Mafizul Islam Patwari, the Founder of DIU, is recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as the Founder of the university. The institution has already achieved inspiration from a group of educationists from within the country and abroad.
Mission
The mission of DIU is the development of human resources through appropriate teaching, training, guidance and at the same time through the creation of knowledge. This mission is being attained through offering courses and curriculum. It also provides opportunities for individuals to acquire skill and experience in the chosen field of specialization. It broadens the way of knowledge and creates job market in the competitive modern world.
Academic programmes
- Faculty of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Executive Major in Banking)
- Faculty of Science and Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- B.Sc.in Electrical Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
- B.Sc.in Computer Science and Engineering
- B.Sc. (Hons)in Computer Science and Engineering (only for Diploma Engineers)
- M.Sc. in Computer Science Engineering
- Masters of Computer Application (MCA)
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture
- Faculty of Law
- Bachelor of Law
- Master of Law
- Master of Human Rights
- Faculty of Arts & Social Science
- B.A. (Hons) in English
- M.A. in English (One Year)
- B.S.S. (Hons) in Sociology
- B.S.S. (Hons) in Economics
- M.S.S. in Economics
- B.S.S. (Hons) in Political Science
- M.S.S. in Political Science
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
Academic session
The academic year of DIU comprises with two semesters. Each semester consists of twenty six weeks.
- Winter semester: January - June
- Summer semester: July - December
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Categories:- Educational institutions established in 1995
- Private universities in Bangladesh
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