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Darul Ihsan University

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Darul Ihsan University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Darul Ihsan University was a university in Bangladesh, based in Dhaka. It suits applicants who want to verify an institution’s current legal status carefully before considering any application.

  2. What you can study

    The university is identified as Darul Ihsan University, but no current subject areas or programme list is published in the details available here. Anyone interested in study options should check the university’s official website and confirm whether any programmes are currently open.

  3. Getting in

    The university was shut down by the Education Ministry on 26 July 2016, so applicants should first confirm whether it is operating and accepting applications before taking any further steps. If any admissions process is available, check the official website and contact the admissions office directly for the current requirements.

  4. What it costs

    No tuition fee range is published. The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Dhaka will depend on housing, transport, and daily expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published. An international student should confirm whether the university is currently operating, what language its programmes use, whether any documents need legalization or translation, and whether the admissions office is accepting applications from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Bangladesh has 83 universities. Darul Ihsan University stands out less for academic choice than for its shutdown status, so it should be treated very differently from institutions that are actively operating and recruiting students.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Darul Ihsan University

Where is Darul Ihsan University located?

Dhaka, Bangladesh.

What is the university’s website?

http://www.diu.ac.bd/

Was Darul Ihsan University accredited?

The government of Bangladesh accredited it as a private university in 1993.

Is Darul Ihsan University currently operating?

The Education Ministry shut down the university on 26 July 2016 for illegally operating numerous branch campuses and for selling higher degree certificates.

Overview

Darul Ihsan University or DIU was a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was founded by Syed Ali Ashraf in 1989. The government of Bangladesh accredited it as a private university in 1993. The Education Ministry shut down the university on 26 July 2016 for illegally operating numerous branch campuses and for selling higher degree certificates.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Bangladesh.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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