Daffodil International University
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Daffodil International University (DIU) is a private research university located in Daffodil Smart City (DSC), Birulia, Savar, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh. It was established on 24 January 2002 under the Private University Act of 1992.[2] DIU is the largest private university in Bangladesh by area.
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Other name | DIU |
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Motto | A Landmark to create the Future |
Type | Private research |
Established | 24 January 2002; 22 years ago (24 January 2002) |
Accreditation | AUAP, IAUP, IAU, UNAI, IIE, IAB, IEEE, ALA, APUCEN, IEB, ITET |
Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Chairman | Md. Sabur Khan |
Chancellor | President of Bangladesh |
Vice-Chancellor | M. Lutfar Rahman |
Academic staff | 859[1] |
Administrative staff | 780[1] |
Students | 21,752 [1] |
Undergraduates | 15,959 [1] |
Postgraduates | 1,146 [1] |
Location | , 23.876589°N 90.320788°E / 23.876589; 90.320788 |
Campus | Urban, 180 acres (73 ha) |
Colors | Blue, gray and green |
Website | DIU website |
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DIU is the first university in Bangladesh to have signed the UN's Commitment to Sustainable Practices of Higher Education Institutions.[3] According to the SCOPUS indexed research publications in 2022, Daffodil International University has been positioned 2nd among all universities and 1st among all private universities in Bangladesh.[4]