Established in 2002, the Northern University of Bangladesh is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Rajshahi and Khulna. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Northern University of Bangladesh (NUB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Northern University of Bangladesh (NUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 21-year-old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.