# Bangladesh Army International University of Science & Technology

Bangladesh Army International University of Science and Technology (BAIUST), a university affiliated with the Bangladesh Army, started its journey on 14th February 2015.

## Location

Currently, BAIUST conducts its operations from its main campus situated in Comilla, with infrastructural support from Cumilla Cantonment. The permanent campus is located in Kalakachua, near the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway. Comilla, an eastern city in Bangladesh, falls within the Chittagong Division. Previously, BAIUST functioned across two campuses: Campus-1 was positioned adjacent to the Bir Shrestha Mostafa Kamal gate, while Campus-2 was situated on the opposite side of the gate, adjacent to the Station HQ Office. These campuses were separated by the Dhaka-Chittagong Highway and connected by the First Highway Underpass constructed by Bangladesh Army.

## Faculties

4 Faculties with 9 departments
Faculty of Electronics and Communication Engineering:
* Department of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
* Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information and Communication Technology
Faculty of Civil Engineering:
* Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
School of Business:
* Bachelor of Business Administration.
* Bachelor of Economics.
Faculty of Science and Humanities:
* Department of English.
* Department of Law.
* Department of Sc. & Hum.
4-year bachelor's degree, 1/2-year MBA, 1-year ELT program available.

## Board of trustees

BAIUST is directly controlled by the Bangladesh Army, and the members of the board of trustees are directly from the Bangladesh Army. The Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh Army is the chairman of the trustee board, and other government high officials, professors, and Area Commanders of the 33 Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army are placed on the board by their ranks and posts.

## Laboratories and classrooms

BAIUST provides laboratories for the engineering and non-engineering departments. Each department has sufficient laboratories and classrooms. Classrooms are equipped with projectors and interactive smart boards. Equipment such as function generators, auto-range multimeters, oscilloscopes, electrical machine trainers, survey equipment, etc. is available for students in engineering departments.
Computer Science and Engineering laboratories:
* Software Engineering Lab
* Database Lab
* Computer and Simulation Lab
* Computer Networking and CISCO Systems Lab
* Microprocessor and Embedded System Labs
Electrical and Electronics Engineering laboratories:
* Electrical Circuit Laboratory
* Electronics Lab
* Electrical Mechanics Lab
* Electro Mechanical Lab
* Measurement and Instrumentation Lab
* Digital Electronics Lab
* Power System Lab
* Communication Lab
* Control System Lab
* Switch Trigger Protection Lab
Civil Engineering laboratories:
* Engineering Drawing Lab
* Fluid Mechanics Lab
* Surveying Lab
* Engineering Materials Lab
* Solid Mechanics Lab

## Student's dress

It is mandatory for students to wear dress with displayed identity card as per 'Dress Code' prescribed by BAIUST authority.

## Skill development initiatives

BAIUST has taken various steps in order to produce better engineering and non-engineering graduates for the betterment of both individuals and the country. Various skill development programs are held throughout the year, such as:
* Programming contests.
* Intra-university tech fests.
* Mock court contest (for law students).
* Internship placements at prestigious national and international organizations.
* Workshops and seminars on technology and sustainable development.
* Running Skill Development program collaborating with EDGE Program.

## Residential facilities

There is sufficient accommodation facility for both the students and teachers at the university. Most of the modern facilities such as 24/7 Wi-Fi, hot water, cleaning service, Laundry Service etc., are available. On-campus living arrangements are facilitated through:
* 2 Male Halls
* 1 Female Hall
* Teachers' accommodation

## Healthcare facilities

BAIUST provides free healthcare facilities to its students and teachers. There is an emergency room with a medical officer and nurse inside the campus with dedicated emergency transport service also. Advanced healthcare facilities are provided through an affiliated clinic, named 'Mainamati Cantonment General Hospital'.

## Scholarships

BAIUST provides merit scholarship and tuition fee waiver to the children of freedom Fighters, meritorious but poor students from remote and underdeveloped areas and siblings in every semester.