# Daffodil International University

Daffodil International University or (DIU) (Bengali: ড্যাফোডিল আন্তর্জাতিক বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) is a private research university located in Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was established on 24 January 2002 under the Private University Act of 1992. DIU is the largest private university in Bangladesh by its campus size.
DIU is the first university in Bangladesh to have signed the UN's Commitment to Sustainable Practices of Higher Education Institutions. 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.

## History

The university was established on 24 January 2002 with the approval of the University Grants Commission (Bangladesh) and the Government of Bangladesh's Ministry of Education under the Private University Act of 1992 which was replaced by Private University Act 2010.

## Campuses

The campus is located in Daffodil Smart City (DSC), Birulia, Savar, Dhaka - 1216, Bangladesh. The university campus covers about 360 acres of land, making it the largest private university campus in the country. The campus offers a blend of nature and technology, featuring smart classrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, a digital library, and advanced research labs. The university also has separate residential halls for male and female students, offering Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, medical support, dining, laundry, and recreational facilities. To enrich student life, the campus includes DIU Lake with boating facilities, a golf course, a shopping mall, and various sports complexes. Additionally, DIU prioritizes sustainability through solar energy, rainwater harvesting, and eco-friendly infrastructure. With continuous development, DIU remains a hub for innovation, learning, and student well-being in a serene and modern environment.

## List of vice chancellors

* Aminul Islam (2002–2011)
* M. Lutfar Rahman (2011–2015)
* Yousuf Mahbubul Islam (2015–2020)
* M. Lutfar Rahman (2020–present)

## Faculties and departments

The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees through its 25 departments, themselves organized into five faculties:

### 1. Faculty of Science & Information Technology

* Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
* Department of Software Engineering (SWE)
* Department of Multimedia and Creative Technology (MCT)
* Department of Computing and Information Systems (CIS)
* Department of Information Technology and Management (ITM)

### 2. Faculty of Engineering

* Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
* Department of Textile Engineering (TE)
* Department of Civil Engineering (CE)
* Department of Information and Communication Engineering (ICE)
* Department of Architecture

### 3. Faculty of Business & Entrepreneurship

* Department of Business Administration
* Department of Management
* Department of Real Estate
* Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management
* Department of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
* Department of Accounting

### 4. Faculty of Humanities & Social Science

* Department of English
* Department of Law
* Department of Journalism, Media and Communication
* Department of Development Studies

### 5. Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

* Department of Environmental Science and Disaster Management
* Department of Pharmacy
* Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering
* Department of Public Health
* Department of Physical Education & Sports Science
* Department of Agricultural Science
* Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

### Institutes

* Daffodil Institute of Languages (DIL)
* Daffodil University School and College (DUSC)
* Human Resource Development Institute (HRDI)
* Enterprise Competitiveness Institute (ECI)
* Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences (DISS)
* Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
* Directorate of Students' Affairs (Institute)

### Centers

* Division of Research
* Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC)
* Innovation and Incubation Centre (IIC)
* Career Development Centre (CDC)
* Cyber Security Center (CSC)
* Daffodil Islamic Center
* Daffodil Legal Research Center (DLRC)
* DIU Medical Center
* Day Care Center
* DIU Business Incubator
* DIU BELT & Road Research Centre
* DIU Embedded System Research Center

## Photos of Interest

* DIU Campus Map
* DIU Human Map
* DIU Human Memorial
* Central Field of Daffodil University
* Moment at Parents Day
* DIU authority conferred the D.Litt. Honoris Causa upon Achyuta Samanta.

## Rankings and awards

* DIU ranked jointly 1st in Bangladesh in THE World University Rankings 2025.
* In 2024, according to the QS World University Rankings, Daffodil International University (DIU) is ranked in 1201-1400 globally, making it the 3rd highest-ranking private university in Bangladesh, alongside East West University (EWU) and United International University (UIU).
* As per QS Asia University Rankings 2023, DIU placed within the top 400 Asian universities.
* DIU ranked within the top 400 universities in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022.
* DIU was the top private university in Bangladesh as per Scopus Indexed Publications in 2022.
* DIU ranked 1st in Bangladesh and 191st in UI Greenmetric World University Rankings 2022.
* DIU ranked top in Bangladesh & 150th globally at UI Greenmetric World University Rankings, 2019.
* CSIC, 5th-ranked university in Bangladesh
* One of the top ranked universities in Bangladesh by 4ICU (2022)
* Membership, International Association of Universities (2013)
* DIU achieved the ASOCIO ICT Education Award 2018.
* Wins “Global Inclusion Award 2017”
* DIU won the "GEN ROOKIE of the Year" Award 2019.
* DIU awarded WITSA Global ICT Excellence Award 2017

## D. Litt. conferred by DIU

Daffodil International University authority conferred the D. Litt. Honoris Causa on philanthropist and entrepreneur Achyuta Samanta in DIU's 4th Convocation on 6 March 2014.

## Notable faculty

* Syed Akhter Hossain, the head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, received the National ICT Award 2016 for his "excellent contribution in ICT Education and Technology".
* Bibhuti Roy, visiting professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

## Notable alumni

* Sania Sultana Liza, commonly referred to as Liza, is a singer who rose to fame after winning musical reality show Close Up-1, aired on NTV in 2008.
* Zhilik is a singer who won Channel i musical reality show Shera Kontho in 2008.
* Isa Faysal is Bangladeshi Professional Footballer, who plays as Left-Back. Currently he is Playing for Bangladesh National Football Team & Bangladesh Police FC.
* Rahmat Mia is Bangladeshi Professional Football Player who Plays as a Defender. Currently he is Playing for Bangladesh National Football Team & Brothers Union.
* Foysal Ahmed Fahim is Bangladeshi Professional Football Player who plays as a Left Winger for Bangladesh National Football Team & Bashundhara Kings.