[3][7][8] Independent University, Bangladesh was established in 1993 by A.Majeed Khan with a group of prominent intellectuals and business leaders in the country[8][9] Pro Vice-Chancellors The educational curriculum adheres to the North American Liberal Arts Model, with English serving as the medium of instruction.

The school offers undergraduate programs on a rare variety including Anthropology, Sociology, Global Studies and Governance (the only program of such kind in the country), Media and Communication (Advertising, Film Studies, Journalism and Development Communication), English Literature, English Language Teaching and Law.

It operates independently from individual schools and departments, coordinates educational activities, and engages in public outreach.

ICCCAD's goal is to create a world-class institution that is directly linked to local experience, expertise, and research in one of the countries most affected by climate change.

[23] The Center for Computational and Data Sciences at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has over 240 publications, 8 research assistants, and two foreign collaborations.

[24] A multidisciplinary academic laboratory at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), focusing on Smart System Design, Artificial Intelligence Driven Medical Imaging, Cyber Security, Internet of Things (IoT), Process Automation, and Robotics.

The team is committed to good administration, mentoring, and innovation, and includes a devoted group of students and faculty members.

The center collaborates with local industries like Rahimafrooz, Energypac Electronics Ltd., contributing to Bangladesh's energy security and sustainable development goals.

The cell also receives direction and advice from the Quality Assurance Unit (QAU) of Bangladesh's University Grants Commission (UGC).

IQAC acts as the link between academic units and degree-granting bodies via Self-Assessment (SA) Committees, facilitating their contact with the Bangladesh Accreditation Council.

[32] KNIAARSC, founded by IUB in 2012, honors national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and folk singer Abbasuddin Ahmed.

[35] The IUB campus spans across 3 acres, featuring an amphitheater and laboratories dedicated to life, environmental, and social sciences, as well as engineering.

Accommodations are provided in the form of a dormitory for female students from outside Dhaka and a guest house for visiting scholars.

The pool is part of the IUB squash court and fitness center, which offers cardio and strength training equipment.

The IUB Library, spanning over 22360 square feet, is dedicated to providing information related to the university's curriculum and services.

Its collections include books, periodicals, university catalogs, newspapers, audiocassettes, video cassettes, DVDs/CDs, and data disks.

Users can access around 30,000 printed books and 2617 audio-visual materials, as well as 25,000 online journals, 250,000 e-books, and 13 national daily newspapers in Bangla and English.

The library has utilized the latest information technology to improve services and operational efficiency, automating catalog searches and returns.