Daffodil International University (DIU)
Dhanmondi, 1207 Dacca, Bangladesh
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About
Daffodil International University (DIU), established in 2002, aims to deliver learner‑centric, technology‑driven education and impactful research grounded in values of ethics, quality, leadership, innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. The university serves around 22,000 students with well over 1,000 full‑time faculty supported by additional academic and administrative staff. DIU offers a wide spectrum of programs through faculties of Science & Information Technology; Engineering; Business & Entrepreneurship; Humanities & Social Sciences; Health & Life Sciences; and Graduate Studies. Its research strengths include areas such as environmental science and disaster management, public health, ICT and software engineering, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Key features include a large, modern campus with digital classrooms, extensive labs, one‑student‑one‑laptop scheme, library resources, on‑campus housing, and strong global partnerships with hundreds of universities and international bodies to foster collaboration and global exposure.
Sustainability at Daffodil International University
Daffodil International University places sustainability at the heart of its mission, embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals across its core work in research, teaching & learning, campus culture, and community engagement. It cultivates students’ sustainability literacy through curricula that address climate change, environmental science, social equity and disaster management, while research efforts are guided toward environmental protection, responsible innovation, and societal well‑being. On campus, the “Green Campus” movement fosters eco‑responsible behavior, renewable energy use, waste and water management. In its community outreach and partnerships, DIU strives to reflect SDGs by supporting inclusion, reducing inequality, and advancing environmental stewardship in both the local and global context.
More information
For more details on sustainability, visit DIU's Sustainability Wing.