Northern University Bangladesh

What Northern University Bangladesh does

Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) is a government-approved private university established in 2002 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sponsored by the International Business Agriculture & Technology (IBAT) Trust. The university delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across five faculties — Science & Engineering, Business, Humanities & Social Science, Law, and Health Science — through a main Dhaka campus, a Dhanmondi location, and branch campuses in Rajshahi and Khulna. Its core technology footprint centers on Academic and Backoffice ERP systems, an online admission portal, a student portal, and Office 365-based webmail, supported by approximately 17 computer labs with around 1,000 high-configuration workstations. NUB has built a network of more than 20 international institutional partnerships spanning China, Malaysia, Australia, the UK, the USA, and India, including a flagship collaboration with Nantong College of Science and Technology (NCST) in China providing 100 scholarships annually, an exclusive Kotler Impact Inc. partnership with Philip Kotler for business certification, and a Student Support Loan arrangement with Bank Asia Limited described as a first in Bangladesh's private university sector.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven: annual subscription-style fees across undergraduate and postgraduate programs form the core revenue stream, supplemented by short courses, continuing education, and the wholly-owned Bangladesh Institute of International Higher Studies (BIIHS) subsidiary, which delivers offshore PhD, Master's, Bachelor's, and vocational programs from international universities in Australia, America, Europe, and India. Distribution channels span an online admission portal for self-service applications, campus-based enrollment at Dhaka/Rajshahi/Khulna, and articulation/reseller channels through international university partners. Customer segments include domestic undergraduate and postgraduate students as the primary base, plus international exchange and scholarship-seeking students (NCST pathway) and BIIHS offshore learners. NUB's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer online admissions with event-driven enrollment activity such as seasonal admission fairs, webinars, orientation programs, and community-led marketing through its international partnership network. No AI/ML capabilities, external funding rounds, or material acquisitions are indicated in the available data, and NUB has not adopted a publicly disclosed pricing structure, with tuition details available only via the admissions office.

Name

Northern University Bangladesh

Legal name

Northern University Bangladesh

Website

https://nub.ac.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Northern University Bangladesh is a private university in Dhaka, established in 2002, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across five faculties. It serves domestic and international students via campuses in Dhaka, Rajshahi, and Khulna, and through its BIIHS subsidiary and 20+ international university partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHABAA

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

SECONDARYEDAHALAA

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAB

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Engineering and business education
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and postgraduate program tuition fees across faculties including Business Administration, Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Humanities, and Health Sciences.
2. Short Courses and Continuing Education: Revenue from short courses offered through NUB's short course platform and professional development programs.
3. BIIHS Offshore Programs: Bangladesh Institute of International Higher Studies (BIIHS) operating under NUB generates revenue from offshore PhD, Master's, Bachelor's, and vocational programs delivered in partnership with international universities.
4. International Partnership Program Fees: Revenue from international student exchange and dual-degree programs including NCST collaboration (1+2 program) and articulation arrangements with universities in China, Malaysia, and other countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northern University Bangladesh (NUB) is a government-approved private university offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs across five faculties: Science & Engineering, Business, Humanities & Social Science, Law, and Health Science. Positioned as Bangladesh's "First Digital University," it provides digitally-enabled academic management through ERP systems, online admission portals, and student portals. The university also operates the Bangladesh Institute of International Higher Studies (BIIHS) subsidiary, which delivers offshore PhD, Master's, Bachelor's, and vocational programs in partnership with international universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs including BBA, Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (ECE), Textile Engineering, B.Pharm, BA in English Language & Literature, and LLB. Designed for domestic students who have completed secondary education seeking accredited undergraduate qualifications in Bangladesh.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs Master's degree and postgraduate programs including MBA, MBM, MBA in Entrepreneurship Development, LLM, MAE (MA in Economics), MAELT, MPH (Master of Public Health), and MA in Governance Studies. Designed for graduates seeking advanced degrees and professional qualifications for career advancement.
• NUB-NCST China Collaboration Program International articulation program with Nantong College of Science and Technology (NCST) in China, offering 1+2 (one year in Bangladesh, two years in China) and 0+3 pathways with 100 full scholarships per year covering tuition and accommodation, plus pathways to permanent residency in China after graduation.
• BIIHS Offshore International Programs Offshore degree programs including PhD, Executive Masters, Bachelors, Short Courses, and Vocational programs delivered through Bangladesh Institute of International Higher Studies (BIIHS) in partnership with renowned universities in Australia, America, Europe, and India. Designed for students seeking international qualifications without leaving Bangladesh.
• Kotler Impact Certification Courses Certificate courses for business professionals and students developed in collaboration with Philip Kotler through Kotler Impact Inc. These are professional development courses in marketing and business, the first such partnership in Bangladesh.
• Student Support Loan (SSL) Financial assistance program offered in partnership with Bank Asia Limited providing educational loans to NUB current and prospective students to prevent dropout and support continued education. Students repay loans after completing their studies. This is described as a first in Bangladesh's private university sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 scholarships per year available through NCST China partnership covering 100% tuition fees and accommodation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Kotler Impact Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2019NUB signed an MoU with Kotler Impact Inc. and ResInt Inc. Canada on 17 September 2019 at The Westin Dhaka. For the first time in Bangladesh, NUB collaborated with marketing guru Philip Kotler through Kotler Impact to offer certificate courses for business professionals and students.
• Nantong College of Science and Technology (NCST), ChinaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive agreement for facilitating NUB students to study at NCST with full tuition scholarship and free accommodation for the College Degree. The 1+2 program (1 year in Bangladesh, 2 years in China) and 0+3 program offer 100 scholarships per year, permanent residency in China after graduation, and internationally recognized qualifications.
• Bangladesh Institute of International Higher Studies (BIIHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIIHS operates under NUB as an education and consultancy firm started in 2015, delivering offshore PhD, Executive Masters, Bachelors, Short Course, and Vocational programs from renowned universities in Australia, America, Europe, India, and the rest of the world.
• University of Hertfordshire, UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation and collaboration partnership for academic programs and student exchange opportunities.
• International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for student exchange, research collaboration, and degree articulation.
• Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with Universiti Sains Malaysia for research and student exchange.
• Murdoch University, AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Murdoch University Australia for international education collaboration.
• Universiti Malaysia PahangminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Universiti Malaysia Pahang for academic collaboration.
• Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) for academic exchange.
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Universiti Putra Malaysia for student exchange and research collaboration.
• Ohio Northern University, USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership with Ohio Northern University (USA) for academic collaboration.
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with KIIT India, with multiple MoUs reportedly signed at the closing ceremony of a program.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with VIT India.
• Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science for academic collaboration.
• DKTES Society's Textile and Engineering Institute, IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DKTES Society's Textile and Engineering Institute for academic exchange.
• Techno India Group, IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Techno India Group for academic collaboration.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn MoU was signed between Northern University Bangladesh and UNICEF, indicating collaboration on social impact and education initiatives.
• USA Embassy BangladeshminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership and accreditation collaboration with the USA Embassy Bangladesh for American Corner at NUB.
• Pearson / BTECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation partnership with Pearson and BTEC for internationally recognized vocational and professional qualifications.
• Philippine Normal UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership with Philippine Normal University.
• Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management (BSHRM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU between BSHRM and NUB for human resources development and academic collaboration.
• Diakonia German Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed between NUB and Diakonia German Education Center for educational collaboration.
• EduCan InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with EduCan International for international education services and program delivery.
• United College of Aviation, Science & ManagementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with United College of Aviation, Science & Management for specialized education collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BRAC University: One of Bangladesh's largest and most prestigious private universities, offering multi-disciplinary undergrad and postgrad programs across business, engineering, law, humanities and health sciences — directly comparable to NUB's five-faculty structure. Both target similar Bangladeshi students seeking private higher education with international linkages.
• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB): Private university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties, with emphasis on liberal arts, business, engineering and science. Comparable peer to NUB in target market, scale band and degree-portfolio breadth.
• Daffodil International University: Large Dhaka-based private university with strong emphasis on IT, engineering and business and active international partnerships. Comparable to NUB's digital-infrastructure narrative and multi-discipline student base.
• North South University: Bangladesh's largest private university with a comprehensive set of faculties and strong international partnerships (notably in the US). Competes head-on with NUB for domestic undergraduate and postgraduate students across business, engineering and sciences.
• University of Asia Pacific (UAP): Dhaka-based private university offering programs across engineering, business, architecture, law and medicine. Closely comparable to NUB on multi-faculty scope and private-sector positioning in Bangladesh.
• East West University: Dhaka-based private university focused on business, engineering and sciences, with a similarly diversified multi-faculty offering. Competes with NUB for the same Bangladeshi private higher-education students.
• American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB): Established Dhaka-based private university offering engineering, business, arts and science programs with significant IT infrastructure and international affiliations. Closely comparable to NUB on faculty mix, technology emphasis and target student segment.
• Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST): Dhaka-based private university primarily focused on engineering, architecture and business. Comparable to NUB on Faculty of Science & Engineering positioning and Bangladeshi private university competitive set.
• Southeast University (Bangladesh): Bangladesh private university with engineering, business and arts faculties and a similar multi-disciplinary private higher-education positioning. Comparable peer for enrollment, tuition model and student demographics.
• United International University (UIU): Dhaka private university offering business, engineering, humanities and law programs with international affiliations. Direct overlap with NUB's program mix and target students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NUBDhaka
• Xx.com/NorthernUn23050
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nub-ac-bd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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