Established in 2013, Cox's Bazar International University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Cox's Bazar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Chittagong. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Cox's Bazar International University (CBIU) is a coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Cox's Bazar International University (CBIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CBIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.