Daffodil International University (DIU) has achieved a prestigious position in the QS World University Rankings Asia 2023, released on November 8, 2022. Based on its outstanding performance and initiatives, QS has recognized Daffodil International University as one of the top 400 universities (351–400) in Asia among the 760 universities ranked this year. Besides, DIU has been ranked 78th among the universities in Southern Asia.
DIU has achieved fifth position among public & private universities and third among private universities in Bangladesh. In the 2023 edition, as a young university (established in 2002), Daffodil International University performed among the top 47% in the QS World University Rankings (Asia). This is not only a great achievement for Daffodil International University but for the country as well. This world ranking is offered mainly considering the quality education standards and research potentials of the ranked universities. DIU is recognized by QS as a "Highly Research-Intensive University."
Besides, Daffodil International University was ranked among the top 400 global universities by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022. DIU also achieved top-ranked university status in Bangladesh and ranked 175th globally in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2021. It is significant to note that Daffodil International University has been achieving global and regional recognition and attention from both local and international students in terms of its quality of education, international standard of research (publications and citations), graduates’ employment, world-class teaching and learning environment, etc.