Independent University, Bangladesh has achieved the joint top spot among private universities in Bangladesh in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025.
Placed in the 401-500 globally, the IUB ranked fifth among all public and private universities in the country, said an IUB press release on Thursday.
The rankings, released by THE, assess universities contributions to interdisciplinary science across three key pillars: inputs (funding), processes (institutional support), and outputs (research quality and reputation).
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology topped the global list, followed by the Stanford University in the United States and the National University of Singapore.
Khandker Md Iftekhar Haider, acting vice-chancellor of the IUB, said, 鈥楾his recognition underscores IUB鈥檚 commitment to interdisciplinary research and academic excellence.鈥�
鈥業t reflects the hard work of our faculty, researchers, and students in contributing to cutting-edge knowledge that addresses real-world challenges,鈥� he added.
THE鈥檚 methodology incorporates 11 performance indicators, analysing data from 157 million citations, 18 million research publications, and survey responses from over 20,000 scholars worldwide. This comprehensive approach provides a detailed understanding of universities' capabilities in fostering interdisciplinary research.
