Undergraduate Admission Requirements for Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB):
🎓 About IUB
- Established in 1993
- Known for academic excellence, dynamic campus life, and high employability of graduates
- Offers strong student support through clubs, sports, research, accommodation, scholarships, and career services
📋 General Admission Requirements
🔹 SSC & HSC (or equivalent)
- Total GPA: Minimum aggregate GPA of 7.0
- Minimum GPA in each exam: 3.0
🔹 O Level & A Level
- O Level: 5 subjects with min GPA 2.5
- A Level: 2 subjects with min GPA 2.0
🔹 International Qualifications
- Accepted: International Baccalaureate, US High School Diploma, or 12-year equivalent degrees
- Equivalence certificate from Ministry of Education required
🔬 Subject-Specific Requirements
| Program | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Engineering | O Level & HSC: Math and Physics (Grade B in HSC) |
| Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology | Biology (min Grade B in O-Level or HSC) |
| Environmental Science | Chemistry/Physics preferred (O-Level or HSC) |
| Pharmacy | – SSC & HSC: Aggregate GPA ≥ 8.00 (Min GPA 3.5 in each) – Chemistry & Biology: GPA ≥ 4.00 (5-point scale) – Math & Physics: GPA ≥ 3.5 – O/A-Level: B in Chemistry/Biology, C in Math/Physics – Missing Math? Must take a 3-credit Math course later |
📅 Admission Periods
- Autumn: July – Early September
- Spring: November – Mid-January
- Summer: Mid-March – Mid-May
✳️ Admission Test Exemptions
Exempt if you have:
- SAT-1: ≥ 1000 AND
- TOEFL: ≥ 550 (paper) / 213 (computer) / 80 (internet) OR
- IELTS: ≥ 5.5
🔄 Credit Transfers
- Eligible if:
- CGPA ≥ 3.00
- Each course grade ≥ B-
- Overall CGPA ≥ 2.50
- Courses align with IUB curriculum
- Department review required
⚠️ Note
- All certificates will be verified
- False documentation will lead to disciplinary actions