Dhaka International University
Dhaka International University () is a Private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The university was established on 7 April 1995 by the Private University Act 1992.

History 
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. The late A.B.M Mafizul Islam Patwari is recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as the founder of the university.

List of vice-chancellors 
 Professor Dr. Saiful Islam (present)

Academic session
The academic year of some degrees of DIU comprises two semesters. Each semester consists of 26 weeks.
 Winter semester: January–June
 Summer semester: July–December
& the academic year of some degrees of DIU comprises three semesters. Each semester consists of four months.
 Spring semester: January to April
 Summer semester: May to August
 Fall semester: September to December

Faculties and departments 
The university has the following faculties and departments:

Faculty of Arts & Social Science 

 Department of Economics 
 BSS (Hons) in Economics
 MSS in Economics
 Department of Education 
 Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
 M.Ed Program
 Department of English
 BA (Hons) in English 
 MA in English (1 year)
 MA in English (2 years 6 months Degree)
 Department of Political Science 
 BSS (Hons) in Political Science
 MSS in Political Science
 Department of Sociology
 BSS (Hons) in Sociology
 MSS in Sociology

Faculty of Business Studies 

 Department of Accounting
 B.Com (Hons) in Accounting
 M.Com in Accounting
 Department of Business Administration 
 BBA 
 MBA (1 Year Degree)
 MBA (2 Years Degree)
 Department of Management
 B.Com (Hons) in Management
 M.Com in Management

Faculty of Law 

 Department of Law
 LLB (Hons) 
 LLB Course (2 years)
 LLM
 LLM (2 years)
 Master of Human Rights (MHR)

Faculty of Pharmacy 

 Department of Pharmacy
 B.Sc (Hon's) in Pharmacy

Faculty of Science & Engineering 

 Department of Civil Engineering
 B.Sc in Civil Engineering
 Department of Electrical Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
 B.Sc in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Faculty of Science and Agricultural Science 

 Department of Computer Science and Engineering
 B.Sc in Computer Science and Engineering
 B.Sc. in Electrical Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
 M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering (1 year)
 Master in Computer Application (1 year)

Institutes 
 Technical & Vocational Education Institute
 Dr.M.I. Patwari Technical & Vocational Education Institute
 Dr.Z.I. Chowdhury Agricultural Research & Training Institute
 Dr.M.I. Patwari Private Engineering Institute
 Sundarganj Driving Training Institute

Laboratory facilities
 The Faculty of Science and Engineering has got very excellent laboratory facilities.
 The Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department has been enriched with superb laboratory facilities.
 The Pharmacy department has been enriched with modern laboratory facilities.

Research 
 Tobacco Control & Research Cell (TCRC): The Tobacco Control & Research Cell is a research and advocacy cell of the university that is continuously working on anti-tobacco-related issues and promoting the values of the anti-tobacco movement.
 Social Business Academic Cell (SBAC): The Social Business Academic Cell is a research center of the university that is continuously working on new social business ideas. Social business is a new type of business introduced by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus.
 Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
 Centre for Excellence and Career Development (CECD)

Clubs
 Debating Club: Dhaka International University has formed the Dhaka International University debating society for the development of the students. DIUDS has achieved the first position several times at the national debate competition.
 Computer Programming Club: Dhaka International University Computer and Programming Club works together to enlighten students' knowledge in every field of computer science.
 Cultural Club: Dhaka International University has formed DIU cultural club. Cultural club organizers cultural competitions for the students. Cultural club also organize seminar and workshops related to cultural affairs for the students. Cultural club team members participate in different national and international cultural competitions.
 Sports Club: Dhaka International University sports club organizes sports competitions for the students every year. Sports club team members participate in national and international Sports competitions.

References

 DIU
Universities and colleges established in 1995
Private universities in Bangladesh
Universities and colleges in Dhaka
1995 establishments in Bangladesh