{{short description|Private university in Chittagong, Bangladesh}}
{{short description|Private university in Chittagong, Bangladesh}}
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| affiliation = [[University Grants Commission (Bangladesh)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC)
| affiliation = [[University Grants Commission (Bangladesh)|University Grants Commission]] (UGC)
| image_alt = PCIU logo
| image_alt = PCIU logo
| motto = উচ্চশিক্ষায় শ্রেষ্ঠত্ব
| motto =
| motto_lang = bn
| motto_lang = bn
| mottoeng = Excellence in Higher Education
| mottoeng =
| established = {{start date and age|2013|5|17}}
| established = {{start date and age|2013|5|17}}
| type = [[Private University|Private]], [[Research university|Research]]
| type = [[Private University|Private]], [[Research university|Research]]
| founders = {{ubl|[[AKM Enamul Haque Shamim]]|Zahir Ahammed}}
| founders = {{ubl|[[AKM Enamul Haque Shamim]]|Zahir }}
| budget =
| budget =
| endowment ={{BDTConvert|54.90|c|1k=yes}} (budget 2024-25)
| vice-president =
| vice-president =
| chairman =
| chairman =
| chancellor = {{Current president of Bangladesh}}
| chancellor = {{Current president of Bangladesh}}
| vice_chancellor = Dr. Md. Nural Anwar
| vice_chancellor = Md. Nural Anwar
| dean = {{ubl|Engr. Mafzal Ahmed (FoSE)|Md. Fashiul Alam (FoBSA)|Mainul Hasan Chowdhury (FoHSSL)}}
| dean = {{ubl|Engr. Mafzal Ahmed (FoSE)|Md. Fashiul Alam ()|Mainul Hasan Chowdhury (FoHSSL)}}
| head =
| head =
| academic_staff = 250
| academic_staff = 250
| administrative_staff = 100
| administrative_staff =
| students =
| students =
6,000
| undergrad = 5,600
| undergrad = 5,600
| postgrad = 400
| postgrad = 400
| coordinates = {{Coord|22|21|34|N|91|48|35|E|region:BD_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{Coord|22|21|34|N|91|48|35|E|region:BD_type:edu|display=inline,title}}
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]
| campus_size = {{convert|1.5|acre}}
| language = English
| language = English
| colors = {{Color box|#20438f}} Blue, {{Color box|#FFA500}} Orange
| colors = {{Color box|#20438f}} Blue, {{Color box|#FFA500}} Orange
}}
}}
”’Port City International University”’ ({{langx|bn|পোর্ট সিটি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি}}), commonly referred to as PCIU, is a [[private university]] located in [[Chattogram]], Bangladesh. Established in 2013 under the Private University Act 2010, the university is committed to providing quality higher education and promoting [[research]] and [[innovation]]. It was founded with the vision of creating a center of academic excellence in the country’s southeastern region, particularly the port city of Chattogram.
”’Port City International University”’ ({{langx|bn|পোর্ট সিটি ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি}}) PCIU is a [[private university]] located in [[Chattogram]], Bangladesh. under the Private University Act in .
== History ==
== History ==
The founding president of PCIU is Mr. AKM Enamul Hoque Shameem, MP, and chairman is Thamina Khatun and the founding vice-president and vice-chairman is Mr. Zahir Ahammed.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
”’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 [[Member of Parliament (Bangladesh)|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.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}
== List of vice-chancellors ==
{| class=”wikitable” style=”text-align:center”
|-
! Name
! Term
|-
| Dr. Md. Nural Anwar
| 17 August 2013 – Present
|}
== 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Port City International University – uniRank|url=https://www.unirank.org/bd/uni/port-city-international-university/|access-date=12 August 2025}}</ref>
* EduRank (2025): Ranked 92nd in Bangladesh and 11,727th globally.<ref>{{cite web|title=Port City International University – EduRank|url=https://edurank.org/uni/port-city-international-university/|access-date=12 August 2025}}</ref>
* AD Scientific Index (2025, Private Universities in Bangladesh): Ranked 70th.<ref>{{cite web|title=Port City International University – AD Scientific Index|url=https://www.adscientificindex.com/university/Port%2BCity%2BInternational%2BUniversity/|access-date=12 August 2025}}</ref>
== Academics ==
== Academics ==
* M.S.S. in Economics (Final)
* M.S.S. in Economics (Final)
[[File:PortCity International University.jpg|thumb|Port City International University]]
[[File:PortCity International University.jpg|thumb|Port City International University]]
== Library ==
== Library ==
Port City International University (PCIU) has a central library named Ratnagarva Begum Ashrafunnesa Library that serves as the main resource center for students and faculty. The Library has been developing from the very outset of its launch in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ratnagarva Begum Ashrafunnesa Library – PCIU |url=http://www.portcity.edu.bd/HomePage/DepatmentDetails/56/C/ratnagarva-begum-ashrafunnesa-library |access-date=2020-12-05 |website=www.portcity.edu.bd}}</ref>
Port City International University (PCIU) Library has been developing from the very outset of its launch in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ratnagarva Begum Ashrafunnesa Library – PCIU |url=http://www.portcity.edu.bd/HomePage/DepatmentDetails/56/C/ratnagarva-begum-ashrafunnesa-library |access-date=2020-12-05 |website=www.portcity.edu.bd}}</ref>
{| class=”wikitable” style=”text-align:center”
|-
! Sl. No.
! Library name
! Space (sq ft)
|-
| 1
| style=”text-align:left” | Ratnagarva Begum Ashrafunnesa Library
| 1500 (sq ft)
|-
! colspan=2 | Total
! 1500 (sq ft)
|}
== Student Clubs & Organizations ==
There are numerous student organizations at PCIU, such as:
”’Educational Clubs”’
* PCIU Business Club
* PCIU English Club
* PCIU Debate Fourm
* PCIU Computer Club
* PCIU EEE Club
* PCIU Civil Forum
* PCIU Journalism Alumni Association
* Textile Club-PCIU
”’Sports Club”’
* PCIU Sports Fourm
”’Cultural and Media Clubs”’
* PCIU Media Club
* PCIU Cultural Forum
* PCIU Art and Photography Club
”’Voluntary Clubs”’
* PCIU Volunteers
* PCIU Blood Bank
==References==
==References==
