Port City International University
পোর্ট সিটি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি | |
 Crest of Port City International University | |
Other name | PCIU |
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| Type | Private, Research |
| Established | May 17, 2013 |
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| Accreditation | |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Budget | ৳54.90 crore (US$4.5 million) (2024-2025) |
| Chairman | Md. Mojibur Rahman |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Mohammad Tayob Chowdhury |
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Academic staff | 250 |
Administrative staff | 50 |
| Students | 6,000 |
| Undergraduates | 5,600 |
| Postgraduates | 400 |
| Address | 7-14, Nikunja Housing Society South Khulshi, Chittagong , , 22°21′34″N 91°48′35″E / 22.35944°N 91.80972°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Colors | Blue, Orange |
| Website | portcity |
Port City International University (Bengali: পোর্ট সিটি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি) or PCIU is a private university located in the 'port city' Chattogram, Bangladesh. The university was established under the Private University Act in 2013.
History
Port City International University (PCIU) was established with the ambition of building a modern, high-quality institution of higher learning in Bangladesh. This initiative was driven by the vision and determination of its founding president, former MP AKM Enamul Haque Shamim, who is dedicated to education and national development. Guided by his leadership, the university began its journey with a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student success. From the earliest planning stages, the former chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Thamina Khatun, played a decisive role in shaping the institution's strategic direction, ensuring that its academic programs and facilities met both national and international standards. The founding vice-president and vice-chairman, Zahir Ahammed, worked tirelessly to oversee infrastructure development, administrative systems, and student-oriented initiatives that would form the backbone of PCIU's growth. Through years of hard work, focused leadership, and a dedication to quality education, PCIU has grown from its modest beginnings into a reputable private university. Today, it stands as a testament to the perseverance and vision of its founders, offering diverse academic programs, fostering research, and producing graduates who contribute to national and global progress.
List of vice-chancellors
| No. | Officeholder | Term of office | ||
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| From | To | Period | ||
| 01 | Dr. Md. Nural Anwar | 17 August 2013 | 4 November 2025 | 12 years, 79 days |
| 02 | Mohammad Tayob Chowdhury | 30 January 2026 | Present | 23 days |
Rankings
Port City International University (PCIU) has been featured in various global and national ranking systems:
- uniRank (as of 2025): Ranked 87th in Bangladesh and 11,806th in the world.[1]
- EduRank (2025): Ranked 92nd in Bangladesh and 11,727th globally.[2]
- AD Scientific Index (2025, Private Universities in Bangladesh): Ranked 70th.[3]
Academics
Faculties and departments
Source: [1][4]
Academic activities are undertaken by 10 departments under three faculties. Twelve departments offer undergraduate courses.
Faculty of Science and Engineering
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (CE)
- B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)
- B.Sc. in Textile Engineering (TE)
- B.Sc. in Fashion Design and Technology
- Department of Natural Science (NSC)
- Course of Mathematics
- Course of Statistics
- Course of Physics
- Course of Chemistry
- Course of History
Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences & Law
- B.A. Hons and M.A. in English
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons.)
- Master of Laws (LLM Final)
- Master of Laws (LLM Preliminary & Final)
- B.S.S (Hons.) & M.S.S (Hons.) in Broadcast & Print Journalism
Faculty of Business Studies and Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Department of Economics
- B.S.S. (Hons.) in Economics
- M.S.S. in Economics (Final)
Library
Port City International University (PCIU) Library has been developing from the very outset of its launch in 2013. [5]
References
- ^ "Port City International University – uniRank". Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Port City International University – EduRank". Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Port City International University – AD Scientific Index". Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Faculty & Department - PCIU". www.portcity.edu.bd. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- ^ Port City, International University. "Port City Medical Centre". www.portcity.edu.bd. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
- "Faculty & Department". PCIU. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- "Library". PCIU (in Latin). 4 July 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2025.