IUB welcomes nearly 1,000 undergraduate students for Spring 2026

Independent University, Bangladesh welcomed around 1,000 new undergraduate students at its Spring 2026 orientation programme on January 15 at the university auditorium.

The event was organised by the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid and International Relations and attended by parents, guardians, faculty members and senior officials, says a press release.

Of the newly enrolled students, 55 percent are male and 45 percent female. While 66 percent are from Dhaka, the remaining 34 percent come from districts across the country.

The inaugural session featured addresses by the vice-chancellor, the pro vice-chancellor, the registrar and the director of admissions, financial aid and international relations. Deans of various schools and senior administrators were also present at the programme.

The session concluded with the recognition of merit scholars who secured top scores in the admission test.

In the second session, a video presentation highlighted student clubs, extracurricular activities and academic and general support services. The programme was moderated by a deputy director from the admissions office.

The orientation concluded with cultural performances by the IUB Music Club and the IUB Dance Club.