IUBAT is the oldest non-government university in Bangladesh and the only one offering full undergraduate programs in Agriculture, Nursing, and Aviation Operations Management. A focused guide.
International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) was established in 1991, making it the oldest non-government university in Bangladesh. It was founded by Professor Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, and it stands apart from most private universities in one obvious way: the programs on offer.
Most private universities cluster around the same four or five subjects. IUBAT runs programs that are genuinely unusual in the private sector — undergraduate Agriculture, BSc Nursing, and Aviation Operations Management.
Distinctive Programs
- BS in Agriculture: A four-year program with field-based practicals. Few private universities in Bangladesh offer this at undergraduate level; most agricultural education sits with BAU and the public agricultural cluster.
- BSc in Nursing: Recognised by the Bangladesh Nursing & Midwifery Council. Particularly relevant for students aiming at overseas nursing pathways (UK NMC, Australia AHPRA, Canadian provincial bodies).
- Aviation Operations Management: A management program oriented toward airline and airport operations careers.
- Tourism and Hospitality Management: Linked into the hospitality industry through structured internships.
More Conventional Programs
- Civil Engineering: Older program with strong consulting placement.
- CSE and EEE: Mid-size engineering departments.
- Pharmacy: Five-year B.Pharm.
- BBA, Economics, English: Standard offerings.
Campus
The campus is in Uttara, Sector 10. It is a compact urban campus — purpose-built but vertical rather than sprawling. For students living in Uttara, Tongi, or near the airport, the commute is short. For students living south of Tejgaon, daily travel can become a real factor.Admission Test
- Multiple intakes per year.
- Written or in-house test depending on program; Nursing and Agriculture have specific subject requirements.
- Interview for Aviation Operations Management and BSc Nursing applicants.
Eligibility
- Agriculture: HSC Science with Biology, combined GPA 6.50.
- Nursing: HSC Science with Biology, combined GPA 6.50, English minimum B.
- Engineering: HSC Science with Math, combined GPA 7.00.
- Business / Tourism / Aviation Mgmt: Any HSC background, combined GPA 6.00.
Cost
- Agriculture: 5,00,000 – 6,50,000 BDT.
- Nursing: 5,50,000 – 7,00,000 BDT.
- Civil / CSE / EEE: 6,50,000 – 8,00,000 BDT.
- Pharmacy (5 years): 9,00,000 – 11,00,000 BDT.
- Aviation Operations Management: 5,50,000 – 7,00,000 BDT.
- BBA / Tourism: 4,50,000 – 6,00,000 BDT.
Scholarships
- IUBAT operates a long-running scholarship policy with up to 100% merit waivers.
- Need-based aid through the IUBAT Trust for students from rural areas.
- Sibling concession.
- Special pathway for orphan students and verified Freedom Fighter dependants.