Islamic University is ranked as one of the top public universities in Bangladesh as well as the largest seat of higher education in the south-western part of the country. Situated 24 kilometers south of Kushtia and 22 kilometers north of Jhenidah district-town in a lush green countryside, the university is by-passed by Khulna-Kushtia National Highway which provides its lifeline of connectivity with the rest of the country. The passing of the Islamic University Act in 1980 conferred this institution the permanent prestige of being the first university established after the independence of Bangladesh, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the new nation striving to be on par with other international players through the promotion of science, business, humanities, and interfaith dialogue.

By now, Islamic university has been exceptionally renowned as the major international center for theological, general, applied science, technology and engineering studies. The university addresses the needs of both the local and foreign students, facilitating them with a broad spectrum of undergraduate studies and postgraduate research and teaching. In this way, the university seeks to promote understanding of the rich cultural diversity of humankind in order to prepare students to go forth with skills, knowledge and wisdom to serve and advance the communities in which they live and work. Islamic University is eager to gain a foothold in Asia and also aims to transform itself into a world class university (WCU). The vision is to become a globally recognized university. 

Islamic University at a glance:

        Area: 175 acres

        Number of faculties: 8

        Number of departments: 34

        Number of residential halls: 8

        Number of students: 15417

        Number of foreign students: 39

        Number of teachers: 412

        Number of officers: 425

        Number of other employees: 399

Degrees awarded till June 2019:

       Doctor of Philosophy: 464

       Master of Philosophy: 666

       Master’s: 22581

       Bachelors with Honours: 24933

Institutes:

Institute of Islamic Education and Research (IIER)

Degrees Offered:

Bachelor with Honours:          : BA, BTIS, BBA, BSS,LL.B, B.Sc. B. Pharm,B. Engg

Master’s:                                        : MA, MTIS, MBA, MSS, LL.M,  M.Sc, M.Pharm,M. Engg.                                                    

Higher Degrees:                          : M.Phil, Ph.D

Faculties and Departments    

Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies:

        Department of Al-Quran and Islamic Studies

        Department of Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies

        Department of Dawah and Islamic Studies