Founded in 2011, University of Barisal is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Barisal (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, University of Barisal (BU) is a medium-sized coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. University of Barisal (BU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. BU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.