Founded in 2016, University of Global Village is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Barishal (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Barisal. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, University of Global Village (UGV) is a small coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. University of Global Village (UGV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 6 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGV 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.