Islamic University of Technology

Islamic University of Technology (IUT)

IUT was established to support students from the OIC member states. Students from South Asia, Middle East and Africa joins 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.

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 test 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, top 10% are accepted for admission.

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 interview/placement test.

IUT has three self service cafeterias (Central, North and Female) where residential students can take their meals. The cafeterias serve breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner. Non residential students can purchase meals from the cafeteria using their smart card. The cafeterias are managed by the Cafeteria Committee, composed of faculty members, students and administrative staff.

There is a mosque right at the heart of the campus. The mosque is two storied and with an adjacent minaret. The mosque is open to the public during the Friday Jumma prayer.

The university attaches great importance to co curricular activities and encourages the students to participate in various games and sports. The Games and Sports Committee consisting of the student members and few staff members, looks after the indoor and outdoor games. It also organizes the annual athletic competition.

The university has two student centers with TV room, newspapers room, indoor games room, facilities for board games, chess and Table Tennis tables.

The university gymnasium is a spacious area with an indoor basketball court and sporting equipment.

The university has a fitness center. This center is equipped with various fitness training equipment including parallel bars, uneven bars, and weight exercise equipment.

Outdoor sporting facilities include football grounds, volleyball grounds, basketball courts, lawn tennis court, cricket practice pitch and badminton courts.

Established in 2002, with the motto 'Debating for Knowledge Dissemination', IUT Debating Society (IUTDS) is one of the most successful debating club in Bangladesh. Throughout its journey, IUTDS has had glorious achievements both in Bangladesh, by becoming national champions, and internationally, by ranking highly at the World Universities Debating Championship (WUDC). Along with these tangible achievements, IUTDS has also established a tradition and culture of free speech and exchange of ideas among its members.

The Career and Business Society prepares the students for their professional lives by engaging in various career oriented activities like Career Fair and networking events. It creates a platform for the students to develop communication skills and prepare them for professional world through grooming sessions and seminars.

Islamic University of Technology Photographic Society (IUTPS) is an on campus organization aimed to bring together the students who share interest in photography and creativity. Founded in 2010, IUTPS is now a prestigious name among the photography club in the university level. IUTPS arrange classes, organize regular photo walks, and intra photography competition.

IUT CAD Society was formed in 2019 with a motto "Design to Dictate" to grow interest in CAD among the students. The society holds weekly tutorial lessons on AutoCAD and Soildworks for the students. IUTCADS also arranges inter university CAD competition.

IUT Model OIC was established in 2017 with a vision of providing youth a platform where they can learn more about the OIC and the Muslim world. The club is part of the project of OIC Youth Forum. The motto of IUT MODEL OIC club is "Learners today, Leaders tomorrow". The club helps to improve diplomatic and leadership skills as well as public speaking and critical thinking abilities of the students through various activities.

IUT ISC is the oldest student body in the university. The ISC supports international students attending IUT. They organize various cultural programs.

The motto of IUT Society of Islamic Knowledge Seekers is "Seeking the true knowledge of Islam". IUTSIKS was established in 2008. Initially it was called IUT Islamic Study Society. In 2016, it was renamed to IUTSIKS.

Founded in 1963 in the US, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is world's largest technical professional organization with over 420,000 members in 160 countries. IEEE IUT Student Branch is a chapter of the Bangladesh Section of IEEE. The branch was founded in 1999 by the students of EEE department.

Founded in 1847 in the UK, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has over 120,000 members in 140 countries. The IMechE IUT Student Chapter was founded by the students of MPE department.

Founded in 1880 as an Engineering society focused on Mechanical Engineering in North America, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is now a multidisciplinary global organization with over 110,000 members in more than 150 countries. The ASME IUT Student Section was initiated by the students of MPE department in 2021.

Founded in 1904 in USA, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials. ACI has over 100 chapters, 200 student chapters, and 30,000 members spanning over 120 countries. The initiative to start the ACI IUT Student Chapter was taken by students and faculty member of CEE department in April 2020. The Student Chapter started its journey on 4 May 2020.

IUT Alumni Association (IUTAA) was formed in 2004 by IUT alumni to establish a common platform for social, cultural and professional exchanges among the alumni. IUTAA is run by a thirteen member executive committee led by the President of the association. The executive committee is elected by the registered graduates through a voting process. The association maintains an office in IUT campus. IUT has a better alumni than most other public universities of Bangladesh.

Every year four technology festivals and one business festival are organized by five departments of the university. Each departmental festival is organized by the students of the respective department with support from the faculty members. Students from various universities and colleges participate in the competitions of the fests. Competitions are primarily based on engineering, technology, general knowledge and business. The university is open to the public during these festivals. Technology festivalsFestivalOrganizing departmentICT FestDept. of Computer Science & Engineering and IUT Computer SocietyESONANCEDept. of Electrical & Electronic EngineeringMECCELERATIONDept. of Mechanical & Production EngineeringCENNOVATIONDept. of Civil & Environmental EngineeringBeyond the MetricsDept. of Business and Technology Management