Established in 1979, Islamic University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large city of Kushtia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khulna.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Islamic University (IU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic University (IU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 