Sylhet international University

Sylhet international University is the first private university of Sylhet. The university started function in October 2001. The principal aim of the Sylhet International University is to provide high quality education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels relevant to the needs of a dynamic society. It is situated at Bagbari, Sylhet.

Academic programs

Sylhet International University is offering courses in different disciplines in the schools (Faculty) of engineering, sciences, humanities, business and social science. Later, courses such as environmental sciences and design, biological sciences, public health administration, hospital management, law, etc. are likely to be offered in other schools of study. An experienced and qualified faculty has already been mobilized to run the academic program.

Foreign Academic and Technical Collaborations

With increasing internationalization of education and more at the university level, there is a strong compulsion to promote interaction, especially with institutions of higher education in the industrial countries. Such interaction provides access to ever changing scenario of modern education delivery system and most up to date innovative development in teaching and learning methodology. Recognizing this to be imperative, SIU has already initiated a number of collaborative programs with universities in the USA, Australia, Canada, and UK.

Number of semesters in an Academic Year

There will be two semesters, Semester I and Semester II, in an academic year. In addition to these two regular semesters, there may be a short semester in the intervening period between end of Semester II and commencement of Semester I. During this short semester, students according to their needs may take additional courses either to make up deficiencies in credit and grade point average (GPA) requirements, or to fulfill the credit requirements for bachelor degree and thus spending less time than the normal duration.

Academic Council 2008 and 2009
Chairman	Prof. Dr. Sadruddin Ahmed Chawdhury Vice-Chancellor
Member	Prof. Bahauddin Zakaria Treasurer, SIU
Member	Prof. Syed Akmal Mahmood Dean of the School of Humanities, Business and Social Sciences
Member	Prof. Abdul Matin Professor, Dean, School of Science and Engineering, SIU
Member	Prof. A. F. M. Mohsin Dean, School of Law
Member	Prof. Dr. A. Rob Pro-Vice Chancellor, Eastern University
Member	Prof. Syed Monzoorul Islam Dhaka University
Member	Prof. Habibur Rahman Professor of Law, Rajshahi University
Member	Dr. Mohammad Younus Prof. & Head of the Dept., Chemistry, SUST & Member, GFED
Member	Mr. Akbar Hossain Chowdhury Member, GFED
Member	Mr. Kamrul Hasan Controller of Examination, SIU
Member	Ms. Rehena Parvin Asstt. Professor, Dept. of Law, SIU
Member	Mr. Abdul Awal Ansary Co-ordinator, Dept. of CSE, SIU
Member	Mr. A. S. M. Ifthekhar Uddin Co-ordinator, Dept. of ECE, SIU
Member	Mr. Jakaria Habib Co-ordinator, Dept. of English, SIU
Member	Mr. Khaled Hussain Asstt. Prof., Dept. of CSE, SIU
Member	Mr. Supriyo Chakrabarty Advocate, Guest Teacher, SIU
Member	Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam Guest Teacher, SIU
Secretary	Registrar, SIU

Admissions

The access/admission office advises the prospective students and guardians regarding admission to SIU. Students and guardians are always welcome and encouraged to visit the campus for individual advising.

Undergraduate Admissions Criteria

Admission requirements for undergraduate programmes are as follows: At least 2.5 grade point in each of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from a board or university or equivalent examinations.

Duration of Semesters

Duration of each of Semester-I and Semester-II will ordinarily be 18 weeks, which may be used as follows:

Regular Semesters:
Classes	15 weeks
Recess before examination	1 week
Semester final examination	2 weeks

Total	18 weeks

Short Semesters:
Intensive classes	7 weeks
Semester final examination	1 week

Total	8 weeks

Semester Calendar

· Admission Tests.

· Registration

· First Day of Classes

· Mid Semester Examination

· Final Examination

· Semester Break

Course Pattern and Credit Structure

The entire undergraduate programme is covered through a set of theoretical and laboratory courses, fieldwork, design and project / thesis work. Please refer to individual departments for course listings.

Assignment of Credits

I) Theoretical Courses:

One lecture per week per semester will be equivalent to one credit. Thus, a three credit hour course will have three lectures per week throughout the Semester.

II) Laboratory/Field/Design/Project/Thesis Work:

Credits for laboratory/field or design work usually will be half of the class hours per week per semester. Credits are also assigned to project / thesis work taken by students. The amount of credits assigned to each of these may vary from discipline to discipline.

Type of Courses

· core courses
In each discipline, a number of compulsory courses will be identified as core courses which form the nucleus of the bachelor degree programme.

· Optional Courses
Apart from the core courses, students will have to complete a number of courses which are optional in nature so that students may have some choice in selecting courses from a specified group or a number of courses.

International Students

For the purpose of admission, international applicants are defined as all persons who are not citizens of Bangladesh. International applicants who seek admission at SIU, must meet the same academic standards for admission as those required of local students. Since there are wider variations in educational systems throughout the world, international applicants are selected on the basis of their academic work, proficiency in English and Mathematics, probability of success in the chosen curriculum, and certification of adequate financial resources.

   Transfer of Credits
Credits earned at previously attended colleges and universities will be evaluated for acceptance toward SIU degrees by qualified university academic faculty members. Transcripts from previously attended institutions must be submitted. A student who wishes to seek transfer with his earned credit to other university home and abroad may be allowed.

   Graduate Admission Criteria
Although initially SIU is only offering undergraduate level courses in certain disciplines, the university intends to start graduate level programmes as soon as adequate facilities are available for incoming graduate students. Interested students of graduate programmes at the SIU are requested to contact the respective departments, and/or the dean of studies/admissions office of further information.

   General Application Procedures and Application Forms
Students interested in enrolling in SIU should collect in person or send a bank draft/pay order for Tk. 300.00 or US $ 10.00 or equivalent in the name of the Sylhet International University to the Dean of Schools/Admission officer for an application form and instructions concerning the admission process. The completed application form should be returned to the dean's/admissions office. All correspondence and inquiries concerning admission to the university should be addressed to the dean/admission office.