Islamic University of Technology (IUT; ) is an international engineering technological research university located in Gazipur, Bangladesh. IUT offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering and technical education.
IUT is a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The university receives endowment from OIC member states and offers scholarships to the allocated number of students in the form of tuition waivers and free accommodation.
The campus was designed by Turkish architect Mehmet Doruk Pamir, an MIT graduate.
Accreditation/Affiliation IUT is affiliated with / accredited by the following organizations: International Association of Universities (IAU) Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUMI) Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
History
Islamic University of Technology, established in 1978, was first known as Islamic Center for Technical, Vocational Training and Research (ICTVTR). It was proposed in the 9th Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers (ICFM) held in Dakar, Senegal, on 24–28 April 1978. The establishment of IUT in Dhaka, Bangladesh, was then approved by the OIC foreign ministers. All the members of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) agreed to co-operate for the implementation of the project.
By June 1979, the government of Bangladesh had acquired a 30-acre parcel of land at Tongi for the center.
The implementation of the infrastructure commenced with the holding of the first meeting of the Board of Governors in June 1979. The foundation stone of ICTVTR was laid by President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh on 27 March 1981 in the presence of Yasir Arafat, the then-chairman of the PLO, and Habib Chatty, the then-Secretary General of OIC. The construction of the campus was completed in 1987 at a cost of US$11 million[US$25 million (2019)] . ICTVTR was formally inaugurated by Hossain Mohammad Ershad, president of Bangladesh, on 14 July 1988.
The 22nd ICFM, held in Casablanca, Morocco, on 10–11 December 1994, renamed the ICTVTR as the Islamic Institute of Technology (IIT). IIT was formally inaugurated by Begum Khaleda Zia, prime minister of Bangladesh, on 21 September 1995. The 28th ICFM, held in Bamako, Mali, on 25–29 June 2001, commended the efforts of IIT and decided to rename the IIT as Islamic University of Technology (IUT). IUT was formally inaugurated by Begum Khaleda Zia, prime minister of Bangladesh, on 29 November 2001.
Over the past three, decades IUT has expanded with the construction of new academic buildings, halls of residence, and student facilities.
The university started offering regular courses from December 1986 and completed 36 academic years in 2023.
Administration and governance
Administrative structure Joint General Assembly The Islamic Commission for Economic, Cultural and Social Affairs consisting of all member states of the OIC, acts as the Joint General Assembly of the subsidiary organs, including IUT. This assembly acts as the General Assembly of the university. It determines the general policy and provides general guidance. It examines the activities of the university and submits recommendations to the ICFM. Internal rules and regulations that govern the internal activities are shaped through the decisions of this assembly. It elects the members of the governing body and examines the whole budget for a year. The Finance Control Organ of the university audits the financial possessions of the university and submits it to this assembly. Governing Board It is composed of nine members, including a member from the host country, who are selected by the Joint General Assembly. Members are selected as per geographical distribution and importance of the countries and people. The secretary general of OIC or his representative and the vice-chancellor of the university become members of this board by their status. They are included as ex-officio members. This board focuses on the precision activities and programs of IUT and sends recommendations to the Joint General Assembly. This is the body that consults about the promoting measures of IUT with the General Secretariat, and it approves the final curricula of training and research programs. One of its prime jobs is to grant degrees, diplomas, and certificates according to academic regulations. Executive Committee This is an organ of the Governing Board and is empowered to deal, between meetings of the board, with any matter that may be referred to it by the vice-chancellor or that may be delegated by the board. All interim actions of this committee are reported to the Governing Board. The executive committee of the board consists of the secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Employment of Bangladesh as the chairman, heads of the diplomatic missions of the member states of OIC in Bangladesh (to be nominated by the Governing Board), and the vice-chancellor of IUT as a general member. Academic Council Subject to other provisions, this council advises the Governing Board on all academic matters. It makes the proper conduct of teaching, training, and examinations and distributes the awards of fellowship, scholarship, medals, and prizes.
Some statutory committees are formed to ensure management of programmes and activities in the relevant and related fields. These committees include the Administrative Advisory Committee, Departmental Committee, Disciplinary Committee, Finance Committee, Planning and Development Committee, Research Committee, Selection Committee, Students' Welfare Committee, Syllabus Committee.
List of vice-chancellors Rafiquddin Ahmad (Director, May 1979 – April 1987) Prof. Dr. Abdul Matin Patwari (Director General, May 1987 – April 1999) Prof. Dr. M Anwar Hossain (May 1999 – Jan 2003) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fazli Ilahi (January 2003 – March 2008) Prof. Dr. M. Imtiaz Hossain (April 2008 – March 2016) Prof. Dr. Munaz Ahmed Noor (April 2016 – February 2018) Dr. Omar Jah, Acting Vice-Chancellor (February 2018 – August 2020) Prof. Dr. M. Rafiqul Islam (September 2020 – June 2026) Prof. Dr. Md Mamun Bin Ibne Reaz (June 2026 – present)
Academics The academic year at the university begins in January. Each academic year is composed of two semesters - Winter and Summer. An undergraduate degree takes four years of full-time study to complete, and a master's degree takes two years to complete. The medium of instruction is English. Generally, at the end of every year, academic commencement takes place for the graduating students.
Faculties and departments Undergraduate and graduate programmes are offered by six departments under two faculties. The faculties are the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science & Technical Education.
Faculty of Engineering Department of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE) Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering (MPE) Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE)
Faculty of Science & Technical Education Department of Business and Technology Management (BTM) Department of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE)
Institute Institute of Energy and Environment (IEE)
Rankings In the 2026 edition of QS World University Rankings, the university ranked 1201–1400 in the world ranking and 421-430 among the Asian universities.
Enrollment IUT was established to support students from the OIC member states. Students from South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa join the university every year. Admissions are highly competitive, with thousands competing for limited, coveted seats. Students are admitted once per academic year. The admission process starts in March and wraps up by June.
Undergraduate programmes Every year 720 students are accepted to various undergraduate programmes. Prospective international students from over fifty OIC member states are selected by the nominating authority of the respective member state.
Students from the host country, Bangladesh, are selected based on placement tests conducted by the university. Thousands of initial applicants are screened to select about 8,000 applicants for the placement test based on their secondary and higher-secondary level results (grades in mathematics, physics, chemistry and English). Out of the 8,000 students appearing for the placement test, the top 10% are accepted for admission.
Graduate programmes Around 160 students are accepted in various graduate programmes on an annual basis. Postgraduate degrees offered by various departments are Master of Science in engineering, Master of Engineering, and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy). Graduate students are selected by Post Graduate Committee (PGC) of respective departments. Similar to undergraduate admission, international students are selected by the nominating authority of the respective OIC member state. Students from the host country are required to appear for an interview/placement test.
Engineering and technology programmes
Graduate programmes
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Computer Science and Applications (CSA) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Mechanical Engineering (ME) Civil Engineering (CE)
Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.) / Master of Engineering (M. Engg.) Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Computer Science and Application (CSA) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Mechanical Engineering (ME) Civil Engineering (CE)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Science (MScTE) in Technical Education Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Undergraduate programmes
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Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Engg.) Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Software Engineering (SWE) Mechanical Engineering (ME) Civil Engineering (CE) Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Business & Technology Management (BTM)
Bachelor of Science in Technical Education (BScTE) Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Campus
Academic buildings
IUT has three academic buildings and a network of laboratories/workshop buildings. First Academic Building Second Academic Building Third Academic Building
Workshop
Southern Workshop Middle Workshop Northern Workshop
Administrative building The administrative building is used for the offices of the vice-chancellor, pro vice-chancellor, registrar, comptroller and other administrative staff.
Library The library is located on the first floor of the Library/Cafeteria building, overlooking the lake on the eastern and western sides. It is divided into two sections: general and research/reference. The library books are on engineering, technical, and vocational subjects. The library subscribes to numerous online and printed technical journals to support research work. An automated library circulation system allows users to borrow books using the bar-code system. The library catalog is available online.
Auditorium IUT has an air-conditioned multi-purpose auditorium. The auditorium can accommodate about 600 people. The degree/diploma awarding convocation ceremony, seminars, cultural functions, and examinations are held in the auditorium. The auditorium has a stage, green room, special guest room, and film-projection facilities along with a conference room and balconies along the adjacent lake.
Student life
Student housing
IUT has three halls of residence for on campus accommodation. North Hall of Residence South Hall of Residence Utility Building Female Hall of Residence