Founded in 2011, University of Barisal is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Barisal (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, University of Barisal (BU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Barisal (BU) 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. 