Islamic University is one of the leading public universities in Bangladesh, offering the largest seat capacity for higher education in the southwestern region of the country. Established on 22 November 1979 under the Islamic University Act, it began academic operations on 28 June 1986. The university was initially funded by the Government of Bangladesh, through the University Grants Commission (UGC), and supported by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC).
Recognized as a center of academic excellence, the university is known for its vibrant academic and research environment, as well as its cultural and sporting activities-all within a peaceful campus setting. It serves as a major international institution integrating Islamic studies with general education and modern disciplines such as science, engineering, and technology.
Islamic University offers facilities for both undergraduate education and postgraduate research to local and international students. It is a fully residential, campus-based institution, occupying a 175-acre site at Shantidanga-Dulalpur along the Kushtia-Khulna highway. The campus includes academic and administrative buildings, a central library, student residential halls, faculty housing, a gymnasium, sports grounds, a tennis court, and other essential amenities. It is situated approximately 24 km south of Kushtia and 22 km north of Jhenidah district towns.
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) at Islamic University was established in 1995 under the name Department of Electronics and Applied Physics, with Professor Dr. M. Ekin Uddin serving as its founding head. Academic activities began in the 1995-96 session with an initial intake of 25 undergraduate students. In response to evolving academic and industry needs, the department’s curriculum was upgraded, and it was renamed Applied Physics, Electronics, and Communication Engineering in December 2006. Further modernization of the curriculum led to its current designation as the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in August 2017. It now operates under the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. The department is currently located on the third floor of the Ibn Sina Science and Technology Building, where it continues to expand its academic and research capabilities to meet the growing demands of the 21st century.
The department currently offers a four-year (eight-semester) Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc. Engg.) program with an annual intake of 50 students. To earn the degree, students must successfully complete all 160 required credits. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Science in Engineering (M.Sc. Engg.) program with two tracks: (i) General Group (Group A): a 42-credit program completed in one academic year (two consecutive semesters), and (ii) Thesis Group (Group B): a 57-credit program completed over one and a half academic years (three consecutive semesters), which includes thesis research. Both undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize three core academic and research areas: Electronics, Communication, and Power & Energy. The objective of the department is to produce highly skilled graduates who can excel in the global arena, contribute meaningfully to society, and pursue advanced research.