University of Information Technology and Sciences

University of Information Technology & Sciences

Motto	Future will be better than thy past
Type	Private
Established	2003 (2003)
Chancellor	President Abdul Hamid
Vice-Chancellor	Muhammad Samad
Academic staff	225 (approximately)
Administrative staff	203 (approximately)
Students	10000 (approximately)
Location	Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh^[1] 23°47′40″N 90°25′27″E / 23.7945°N 90.4243°E / 23.7945; 90.4243Coordinates: 23°47′40″N 90°25′27″E / 23.7945°N 90.4243°E / 23.7945; 90.4243
Campus	Urban
Website	uits.edu.bd

The University of Information Technology & Sciences (Bengali: ইউনিভার্সিটি অব ইনফরমেশন টেকনোলজি অ্যান্ড সায়েন্সস) is a university in Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its vice chancellor is Muhammad Samad.

History

University of Information Technology and Sciences, the first IT-based private university in Bangladesh,^[2] was founded on 7 August 2003 as a non-profit organization. Information Science and Technology Solution Ltd (ISTS), a concern of PHP Family headed by Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman Chowdury, is the sponsor of UITS. It endeavors to remain at the cutting edge of building knowledge and skills, integrated with human values and ethical practices in Bangladesh. It is a science and technological knowledge-based center that provides marketable skills for younger generations who may be gainfully employed nationally and internationally.

Administration

The president of the republic is ex-official chancellor of the university. The vice chancellor is the chief executive. Each academic department has its own head.On top of the administration, there is the Board of Governors (BoG), headed by a chairperson, which oversees policy matters. In the academic sphere, the highest authority is vested in the Academic Council represented by heads of schools and teaching departments, representatives of teachers and nominated members who are experienced and associated with education, science, culture, industries, media and scientific and cultural organizations in the country. The council is presided over by the vice chancellor. In his absence, the pro vice chancellor chairs the council. The registrar of the acts as the secretary who is also the custodian of the university seal.

Academic Council

Vice Chancellor: Muhammad Samad
Pro-Vice Chancellor: Choudury M Zakaria
Treasurer: Professor K M Saiful Islam Khan (Acting)
Registrar: Lt Col (Retd) AFM Khairul Basher^[3]

Academic programs

School of Science & Engineering

Civil Engineering (CE)
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
Information Technology (IT).
Electronic & Communication Engineering (ECE).
Electrical & Electronics Engineering(EEE).
Bachelor of Pharmacy.

School of Business

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Executive MBA
MBA for BBA Holders

School of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Law (Honors)
Bachelor of Law (2 years)
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work
Master of Arts in English
Master of Law (1 year)
Master of Law (2 years)
Master of Social Sciences in Social Work (1 year)

Academic collaboration

University of Texas at Dallas, TX, USA
Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIT) Allahabad, India
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India
Christian University (CU), Bangkok, Thailand
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand
Siam University (SU) Bangkok, Thailand
Technical and further education (TAFE) South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Australia

References

External links

Official website

Private universities in Bangladesh

Barisal Division	Global University Bangladesh

Chittagong Division	Begum Gulchemonara Trust University East Delta University International Islamic University, Chittagong Premier University, Chittagong Southern University, Bangladesh University of Science and Technology Chittagong Port City International University

Dhaka Division	Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology American International University-Bangladesh America Bangladesh University Asian University of Bangladesh Asa University Bangladesh Atish Dipankar University of Science and Technology Bangladesh Islami University Bangladesh University Bangladesh University of Business and Technology BRAC University Central Women's University City University, Bangladesh Daffodil International University Darul Ihsan University Dhaka International University Eastern University East West University Fareast International University Gono University Green University of Bangladesh Hamdard University Bangladesh IBAIS University Independent University, Bangladesh Institute of Science and Technology International University of Business Agriculture and Technology Manarat International University Millennium University Northern University, Bangladesh North South University Notre Dame University Bangladesh People's University of Bangladesh Presidency University Primeasia University Prime University Queens University Royal University of Dhaka Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology Southeast University Stamford University State University of Bangladesh United International University University of Asia Pacific University of Development Alternative University of Information Technology and Sciences University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh University of South Asia Uttara University Victoria University of Bangladesh Viqarunnisa University World University of Bangladesh

Khulna Division	North Western University Northern University

Rajshahi Division	Exim Bank Agricultural University Bangladesh Bangladesh Army University of Engineering & Technology Khwaja Yunus Ali University Varendra University

Sylhet Division	Leading University Metropolitan University, Sylhet Sylhet International University

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