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Independent University, Bangladesh (Bengali:ইনডিপেন্ডেন্ট বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) or IUB is a private university in the Bangladesh. It has two campuses, one at Dhaka and other at Chittagong. Its main campus at Dhaka spreads over 14 independent buildings each with eco-friendly premises at Baridhara. The university was established in 1993 and the out reach campus in Chittagong was opened in 1999. A permanent campus is being built in Bashundhara.

In IUB logo, the Blue Leaf represents the western tradition, Saffron Leaf the eastern. The middle Flame represents the synthesis of the eastern and western traditions. It also conveys the idea of purity.

Faculties and Departments

IUB has four schools offering seventeen undergraduate and five graduate programmes.

Faculty of Business (SB)

• Dept. of Accounting
• Dept. of Economics
• Dept. of Finance
• Dept. of General Management
• Dept. of Marketing
• Dept. of Management Information System
• Dept. of Human Resource Management

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (SECS)

• Dept. of Computer Information System (CIS)
• Dept. of Computer Science
• Dept. of Computer Engineering
• Dept. of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Dept. of Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering

Faculty of Environmental Science and Management (SESM)

• Dept. of Environmental Management
• Dept. of Land and Water Resources Management
• Dept. of Population Environment

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science (SLAS)

• Dept. of Social Science
• Dept. of Media & Communication

Accreditation and collaboration

IUB provides a fellowship programme for scholars from home and abroad to do research and study in Bangladesh. The provision for study at a foreign university in fulfilment of the IUB degree requirements.

An International Advisory Panel (IAP) provides information and guidance to the IUB faculty on curriculum matters, course requirements and academic standards.

In Dhaka, the university works closely with the International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDRB)and the Islamic Institute of Technology. IUB faculty also includes a number of senior teachers and researchers from national universities and International University projects in the country as part-time or visiting members.

In addition to correspondence and exchange of experience with the International Advisory Panel Members, other specialists and experts, the University has established collaboration/link relation with Hamline University,Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Pokhara University, Maastricht School of Management (MSM) (joint MSM/MBA programme), Moscow State University, Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics, Ecole Superieur de Commerce de Paris, Asian Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, Middlesex University, UK and Free University, Brussels.

International association

IUB is also a member of a number of international academic assosiation, such as,American association of University Administrators, Association of Universities of Asia and the Pasific, International Association of University Presidents and International Association of Universities.

Faculty

IUB has both senior and junior faculty members, with the assistant and associate professors supported by junior lecturers. It also has visiting professors from other local universities. There are a number of distinguished professors appointed on contract to conduct a specific programme of study and or to guide institutional development.

A full time teacher, other than very senior or distinguished professors on fixed responsibility, is expected to engage 44 to 48 hours per week in teaching. Student counselling and professional self-development activities with authorized consultancy included.

Academic facilities

Its computer center provides online facilities to all students which is under fibre-optic network system. The university has an electronic library with access to Emerald, Jstor, Oxford University Press, Hinari and Ebsco. It's laboratory consists of five units: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and Geographical Information Service (GIS) Lab. IUB also has established a language center to teach the English and French languages effectively.

Campus life

A full time student is required to take a 12 to 18 credit course load per semester. A 15 credit load is deemed as the average full time load per semester. A student taking more than credits will require the special permission of his adviser and will be charged additional fees. Less than 12 credits taken in a semester will classify the student as part time and will be charged on the basis of per credit hour. A full time student is expected to be engaged for about 9 to 10 hours a day or approximately 65 hours per week in study and related activities. An estimated breakdown is:

• Classes 15 hrs
• Tutorial/etc 10 hrs
• Study preparation 20/25 hrs
• Creative work (hobby group work, paid employment) 15 hrs

Total 60-65 hrs per week.

Accommodation

The University has no immediate plan for providing student accommodation. Most recent study shows 86 percent of students stays with parents and only a small number with other relatives or on their own. As a policy, students registered at the University will be recommended to stay with their parents or guardians designated by parents.

Transportation

Intra campus transport: There is a free bus service connecting all the buildings of the University campus at fixed intervals from 8.00 am to 6.30 pm when classes are open.

Food services

Three canteens are located in three campus buildings in baridhara campus. These are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during weekdays when snacks and refreshments are served. Students are not encouraged to buy food prepared by street vendors.

Physical and mental well-being

A senior medical consultant is available on call. His service is backed up Clinic: KC Memorial located at North Baridhara. The students have access to specialist consultation/counseliing in the area of mental well-being. Emergency medicare is available through a trained nurse on the academic premises.

Recreational and cultural programme

There are facilities for both indoor and outdoor games in the University premises. At present there is a Computer Club, French Club, Chess Club and Debating Club organized by the students of the respective departments. Some other clubs are as follows:

• Literary Society
• Science Society
• Business Students Society
• Club of Engineering & Computer Science
• Social & Welfare Society
• AIESEC
• Green Sphere
• Art Club
• Cricket Club and Bangla Club.

Career guidance

The University offers Advisory Services and organized job fares etc. Students are encouraged to discuss ideas with their academic and career counsellor to focus on the future career options and job placement. The earlier a student makes use of this service, the more likely that his career aims will be achieved. Students are welcome to discuss any ideas with career advisor to help focus on the future.

Career options, job search and the use of database on business and individuals are part of the assistance offered. Close links are maintained with local and national employers through the IUB UPDATE, mailed periodically. This newsletter keeps prospective employers abreast of the progress and expansion of the University.

Each year, visiting faculty members and leaders of industry, commerce, social sciences and environmental development are invited to deliver informative talks on careers, organized by IUB, to recruit final year students.

Community access

The campus is held in a restricted area in order to optimise effective and uninterrupted use of all facilities to meet the University's educational and co-curricular programmes. On the other hand, IUB considers itself a community institution and fosters a close relationship with people outside. At the commencement of the Autumn Semester, IUB organizes Freshers' Day to welcome the newcomers and IUB Fest (festival), cultural functions participated by students. The community relation programmes are organized by the Division of Students Activities (DoSA) Office with students participating as volunteer hosts and guides. Visitors with prior appointment are welcome at all times.

Footnotes

1. IUB at a glance. "Information about the University". Retrieved 2007-01-24.
2. IUB Undergraduate and Postgraduate Catalogue, page 5, 2003-2007
3. IUB at a glance. "Information about the University". Retrieved 2007-03-28.
4. ^ IUB Undergraduate and Postgraduate Catalogue, page 6, 2003-2007 Cite error: The named reference "IUB" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
5. ^ IUB Undergraduate and Postgraduate Catalogue, page 8, 2003-2007

External link

• IUB official website

• Educational institutions established in 1993
• Private universities in Bangladesh