Undergraduate Admissions – CHITTAGONG INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Admissions Overview

Begin Your Academic Journey at Chittagong Independent University (CIU)

Chittagong Independent University (CIU) offers a dynamic and student-centered undergraduate education designed to prepare future leaders, innovators, and professionals. Located in the heart of Chattogram, CIU provides a modern academic environment with experienced faculty members, industry-oriented curricula, and excellent learning facilities. The university focuses on developing students through both academic excellence and extracurricular engagement, creating opportunities for leadership, creativity, and career growth.

CIU offers a variety of undergraduate programs under its different schools, including Business Administration (BBA), Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE), English, and Law. The university emphasizes practical learning, research, innovation, and real-world skills to help students succeed in today’s competitive global environment.

Students at CIU can benefit from merit-based scholarships, tuition fee waivers, remedial English support, active student clubs, seminars, workshops, and cultural activities. The university also provides credit transfer opportunities for eligible students from UGC-approved institutions.

The admission process is designed to be simple and accessible for students from Bangla Medium, English Medium, and international educational backgrounds. Through quality education, modern teaching methods, and a supportive campus community, CIU continues to inspire students to achieve academic success and build a strong foundation for their future careers.

CIU Undergraduate Education Highlights

Modern and student-friendly learning environment
Experienced faculty members and industry experts
Career-focused curriculum with practical learning opportunities
More than 18 active student clubs and extracurricular activities
Merit-based and need-based scholarship opportunities
Remedial English language support classes
Credit transfer facilities from UGC-approved universities
Convenient campus location in the educational hub of Chattogram
Strong emphasis on innovation, leadership, and research development

Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate Programs

Name of the Degree	General Requirements
SSC, HSC, and Equivalent	Aggregate GPA of 6.0 in secondary and higher secondary level, with a minimum GPA of 2.50 in each
O Level, A Level, and Equivalent	At least 5 subjects in O Level with a minimum GPA of 2.50 At least 2 subjects in A Level with a minimum GPA of 2.00
Other Equivalent Degrees	International Baccalaureate or US High School Diploma Other 12-year equivalent degree (must have an equivalence certificate from the Ministry of Education)

LLB students must have 7 subjects in O-Level and 2 subjects in A-Level with a minimum ‘B’ grade in 4 subjects and a ‘C’ grade in 3 subjects.
Engineering students must have math and physics in SSC/HSC/O & A level/equivalent examinations as mandatory or optional subjects.

Special Considerations: Exemption from Admission Test

Minimum SAT-1 score of 1550
Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (internet-based)
IELTS score of 6.5
Credit Transfer

Academic Credit Transfer Assessment

Credit Transfer Acceptance

Students from other UGC-certified universities qualify for credit transfer into the same department.
Overall CGPA should be at least 2.50
The students must agree to complete more than 60 credits for the undergraduate program and 36 credits for the graduate program at CIU, as per the residential requirement.
The School and concerned departments will look into the correlation of the course content & all transcripts become the property of CIU and are not returnable
Credit Transfer accepted students will get an exemption from the admission test.

Contact

Information Center

Ground Floor, Minhaj Complex
12, Jamal Khan Road, Chattogram, Bangladesh.