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General Information

Statutory Framework

Legal Status & Statutory Approvals

Khwaja Yunus Ali University (KYAU) is an autonomous private university established in 2012 in accordance with the Private University Act 2010 (Act No. 35 of 2010) passed by the National Parliament of Bangladesh. The university operates under the auspices of the non-profit Khwaja Yunus Ali Memorial Trust and is officially approved by the Ministry of Education and the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC).

Statutory Act: Private University Act 2010 (Act 35)
Regulatory Body: University Grants Commission (UGC)
Year Established: 2012
Campus Tenure: 100+ Acres Freehold Campus
Professional Councils: PCB, BNMC, Bar Council
Quality Assurance: Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

All degrees conferred by Khwaja Yunus Ali University are formally verified by the UGC and satisfy statutory criteria for public service recruitment (BPSC), multinational corporate employment, and admissions into foreign postgraduate institutions.

Curricular Architecture

Academic Framework & Medium of Instruction

The sole medium of instruction, lecture delivery, course literature, examination, and laboratory demonstration across all faculties is English. The academic year follows a bi-semester system (Spring and Fall), ensuring rigorous continuous assessment and timely graduation cycles.

Spring Semester

Commences in January and concludes in June (16 weeks of structured lectures + 2 weeks examinations).

Fall Semester

Commences in July and concludes in December (16 weeks of structured lectures + 2 weeks examinations).

Continuous Assessment Weighting:

10% Attendance & Conduct
20% Quizzes & Assignments
30% Mid-Term Examination
40% Semester Final Exam
Geography & Connectivity

Location, Geography & Commuting Routes

The permanent campus is situated in Enayetpur, Chauhali Upazila, Sirajganj District, approximately 120 km northwest of Dhaka along the peaceful western embankment of the Jamuna River. The campus is well-connected through national highway networks.

From Dhaka: 2.5 to 3 hours via Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Expressway
From Sirajganj City: 35 km via direct highway connecting Enayetpur
From Pabna / Bogura: Connected via regional inter-district bus routes
River Transit: Direct launch and speed-boat connection across Jamuna
View Interactive Campus Map & Driving Directions
Healthcare & Security

Campus Safety, Security & Medical Facilities

Khwaja Yunus Ali University maintains an uncompromising commitment to student safety, peace of mind, and 24/7 medical access:

1,000-Bed Tertiary Teaching Hospital: Immediate 24/7 emergency response, specialized trauma care, and inpatient facilities right on campus at KYAMCH.
24/7 Perimeter Security: Complete gated perimeter with electronic access control, full CCTV coverage, and professional university security personnel.
Residential Hostels: Separate modern lakeside dormitories for male and female students with resident provosts and dining halls.
Anti-Harassment & Proctorial Discipline: Zero-tolerance policy on ragging, discrimination, or substance abuse backed by statutory Proctorial Committees.