International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

What International University of Business Agriculture and Technology does

IUBAT is a private, non-profit university founded in 1991 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, by Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan, and was the first non-government university in the country. It operates five colleges — Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Nursing, Business Administration, and Tourism & Hospitality Management — plus a Department of English and Modern Languages, delivering undergraduate and graduate programs across 12 degree offerings to 7,883 enrolled students supported by 376 full-time teaching faculty. The institution runs several specialized research and training centers: the IUBAT Institute of SDG Studies (IISS), the Centre for Global Environmental Culture (CGEC) which hosts the UN University-affiliated Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) Greater Dhaka, the Center of Underground Space Technology (CUST) established September 2024, and the Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan Research Institute with a BDT 20 million annual research budget.

IUBAT's revenue model is built primarily on recurring semester tuition and academic fees, supplemented by ancillary student services (mandatory health insurance of Tk. 100,000 per student per year, cafeteria, transport), external research grants for agricultural and sustainability projects, and training/consultancy revenue from the IISS sustainability programs. Distribution is campus-based at its Uttara Model Town headquarters and the 12-hectare IUBAT Agricultural Research Station in Rajendrapur, Gazipur, with online admission systems and an International Program Office supporting exchange and visiting-scholar activities. Research output is meaningful — 1,326 faculty publications recorded, plus 200 SDG 9 and 168 SDG 3 scholarly publications by 2025 — and includes notable agricultural innovations such as the Brinjalu plant, Tomaalo tomato-potato grafting, and perennial rice cultivation research.

IUBAT pursues a hybrid go-to-market combining traditional sales-led admissions, event-driven recruitment (Career Festivals, corporate recruitment sessions with sponsors like Dhaka Bank and Renaissance Dhaka Gulshan Hotel), and partnership-driven student acquisition through 91 documented collaborations with international universities, IEEE Bangladesh, UNESCO, the UNU RCE network, and a 2025 MoU with Odoo for specialized ERP education. The university has achieved recognition in major rankings including QS World University Rankings (1,401+ globally in 2025), THE Impact Rankings (801-1000), WURI 2024 (109th globally), and UI GreenMetric (275th in 2024), and has disbursed BDT 185.56 million (USD 2.2 million) in financial assistance under its Knowledge Based Area Development (KBAD) program aimed at producing at least one professional graduate from every Bangladeshi village.

Name

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

Legal name

International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

Website

https://iubat.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IUBAT is a private, non-profit university in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 1991 as the country's first non-government university, serving approximately 7,883 students across 12 degree programs in agriculture, engineering, nursing, business, and hospitality, with a strong focus on sustainability education and research.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

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

SECONDARYBPADAEAI

Education Systems & Skills Technical Assistance

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYEDADAHAL

International Student Funding & Mobility Grants Administration

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Funding, Grants & Financial Aid Administration

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degree programs
• Sustainable development research
• Agricultural sciences education
• Engineering and nursing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate program tuition fees, including BBA, engineering, agriculture, nursing, and other professional degree programs.
2. Student Services: Revenue from student services including health insurance (Tk. 100,000 per year per student), cafeteria, transport, and other campus facilities.
3. Research Grants and Projects: External funding from national and international organizations for agricultural research, SDG initiatives, and sustainability projects.
4. Training and Consultancy: Revenue from IISS training programs (1 day to 4 weeks duration), consultancy services for capacity building of institutions engaged in SDG achievement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IUBAT delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across six colleges (Business Administration, Engineering and Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Nursing, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and English and Modern Languages) along with specialized certificate, diploma, and master's programs in Sustainable Development Goals through the IUBAT Institute of SDG Studies (IISS). The university also conducts agricultural and sustainability research through its dedicated research institutes, provides health insurance and student services, and engages in training and consultancy for sustainable development.

Product overview

IUBAT is a non-profit university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges (Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Nursing, Business Administration, Tourism & Hospitality Management, and English). The institution operates specialized research institutes including the IUBAT Institute of SDG Studies (IISS) offering sustainability credentials (Certificate, Diploma, Master in SDG Studies, Master of Sustainability Studies), the Center for Global Environmental Culture (CGEC), and the recently established Center of Underground Space Technology (CUST). Key innovation centers include the IUBAT Innovation Hub and IIEC for entrepreneurship. The university operates a BDT 20 Million annual research budget through the Prof Dr M Alimullah Miyan Research Institute with 10 centers focused on food security and sustainable development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Business Administration (CBA) - BBA and MBA Programs Business college offering BBA and MBA programs, including the pioneering BBA program in Bangladesh's private sector.
• College of Engineering and Technology (CEAT) Programs Engineering college offering undergraduate and graduate programs in civil, electrical, and other engineering disciplines.
• College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) Programs Agricultural sciences college offering undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, with research focus on food security, crop sciences, and sustainable farming practices.
• College of Nursing Programs Nursing college offering degrees in professional nursing with focus on international standard healthcare education and research.
• College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM) Programs Tourism and hospitality management college offering programs in hospitality industry education.
• Department of English and Modern Languages - BA in English Program Department offering BA in English program focusing on language, ESP, and linguistics education with strong emphasis on academic and contemporary affairs.
• IUBAT Institute of SDG Studies (IISS) Education and research institute focused on Sustainable Development Goals offering Certificate, Diploma, Master in SDG Studies, and Master of Sustainability Studies programs, along with training programs (1 day to 4 weeks duration) and consultancy services.
• Certificate in SDG Studies 1-semester certificate program in Sustainable Development Goals studies offered by IISS.
• Diploma in SDG Studies 2-semester diploma program in Sustainable Development Goals studies offered by IISS.
• Master in SDG Studies 3-semester master's program in Sustainable Development Goals studies offered by IISS.
• Master of Sustainability Studies 4-semester master's program in sustainability studies offered by IISS.
• Master in Public Health (MPH) Program Master in Public Health degree program.
• Odoo ERP Education Programme Specialized ERP education program introduced through MoU with Odoo, a global open-source ERP software leader, implemented with Metamorphosis Ltd as official Odoo Silver Partner.
• Center of Underground Space Technology (CUST) Research center established September 2024, focuses on research, learning, and teaching in underground space technology, tunneling and trenchless technologies, with emphasis on reducing risk of failure in underground structures.
• IUBAT Agricultural Research Station (IARS) Agricultural research station located at Rajendrapur, Gazipur, with 12 hectares of land acquired for agricultural research including IRRI rice germplasm and HYV rice cultivation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Producing at least one professional graduate from each village/ward under KBAD concept
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Krishi Gobeshona Foundation (KGF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 July 2025MoU signed July 8, 2025 to strengthen agricultural research, academic exchange, technology dissemination, and capacity building. Opened opportunities for IUBAT faculty and students to participate in collaborative agricultural research and research grant programs.
• Bangladesh Thalassemia Samity and HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025College of Nursing collaborated with Bangladesh Thalassemia Samity and Hospital for health checkup and voluntary blood donation campaign on IUBAT campus.
• OdoocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership to introduce specialized ERP education programme at IUBAT Uttara campus. Metamorphosis Ltd (official Odoo Silver Partner) joined the initiative.
• Metamorphosis LtdminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Official Odoo Silver Partner joining the initiative to provide specialized ERP education at IUBAT.
• IEEE Bangladesh SectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Jointly organized SYMPSIST-2025-IUBAT session on AI-Driven Next-Generation Technologies with IEEE SSIT Bangladesh Chapter.
• Techfest IIT BombayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023IUBAT Robotics Club (IRC) and Department of EEE, IUBAT in association with Techfest IIT Bombay organized iTech Expo- IUBAT 2022. Six winning teams of Robowar zonal represented Bangladesh at Asia's largest science and tech event in India.
• Hult PrizeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2023Hult Prize for Social Enterprise Competition held at IUBAT on February 28, 2023.
• RCE Greater Dhaka (Regional Centre of Expertise)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN Flagship project on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Hosted by IUBAT since 2011. Part of global RCE network under United Nations University. Focused on sustainability education, research, and outreach in Greater Dhaka region.
• Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBARI collaborated with College of Agricultural Sciences, IUBAT on June 24, 2025 for Farm Machinery Fair and Talent Hunt on Poster Presentation. Aimed at acquainting students about latest farm machinery developments.
• United Nations University (UNU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through hosting RCE Greater Dhaka. IUBAT received multiple UNU Awards (2012-2021) for sustainable activities and was awarded UN Flagship project in 2021 for KBAD in COVID-19.
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on Education for Sustainable Development. IUBAT translated UNESCO Global Citizenship Education Document in 2018 and Getting Climate Ready Guide for Schools in 2021.
• Global Soil Laboratory Network (GLOSOLAN)minorOthersParticipation in GLOSOLAN for soil research and analysis.
• Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for agricultural biodiversity research and conservation initiatives.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• North South University: Largest private university in Bangladesh offering undergraduate and graduate programs across business, engineering, and sciences. Directly comparable to IUBAT as a Dhaka-based, multi-college private university competing for the same domestic student pool.
• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB): Private Bangladeshi university with multiple colleges covering business, engineering, and life sciences. Comparable to IUBAT as a domestic private peer competing for similar students in Dhaka.
• University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB): Private Bangladeshi university with programs in business, humanities, and media. Comparable to IUBAT as a Dhaka-based private university pursuing internationalization and cross-disciplinary programs.
• East West University: Dhaka-based private university with programs in business, engineering, and liberal arts. Comparable to IUBAT as a similarly structured Bangladeshi private institution competing in QS and other rankings.
• BRAC University: Leading Bangladeshi private university with strong social-impact mission and programs across business, engineering, law, and health sciences. Comparable to IUBAT in mission orientation (KBAD vs BRAC's development focus) and in competing for merit-based Bangladeshi students.
• American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB): Dhaka-based private university offering programs in business, engineering, and social sciences. Directly comparable as a similar-sized private university competing for the same domestic and international student segments.
• Islamic University of Technology (IUT): International university in Dhaka (under OIC) focused on engineering and technology with applied research. Comparable to IUBAT as a Bangladesh-based institution offering engineering, agricultural, and technical education with strong research orientation.
• Daffodil International University: Large private Bangladeshi university with strong emphasis on IT and engineering programs. Comparable to IUBAT as a multi-college private university pursuing international rankings and technology partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Ateneo de Manila University: Established Jesuit private university in the Philippines with comprehensive colleges and strong sustainability credentials. Comparable to IUBAT as a private comprehensive university in South/Southeast Asia pursuing global rankings and social-impact programming.

Regional players

• Asian University for Women: Regional (South Asia-focused) institution in Chittagong providing liberal arts and sciences education with strong scholarship support. Comparable to IUBAT in mission emphasis on access for meritorious students and international student body, though geographically distinct.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iubat_bd
• Facebookfacebook.com/iubat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/IUBAT

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries11 records

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