University of Information Technology & Sciences (UITS) (Bengali: বিজ্ঞাণ ও প্রযুক্তি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়) (UITS) is a university in Baridhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its Vice Chancellor (Designate) is Professor Dr. Mohammed A. Aziz. University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS), the first IT-based private University in Bangladesh was founded on 7 August 2003 as a non-profit organization. Information Science and Technology Solution Ltd (ISTS), a concern of PHP group headed by Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman Chowdury is the sponsor of UITS. It endeavors to remain at the cutting edge of building knowledge and skills, integrated with human values and ethical practices in Bangladesh. It is a science and technological knowledge-based center that provides marketable skills for younger generations who may be gainfully employed both nationally and internationally. President of the Republic is ex-officio Chancellor of the university. Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive of the University. Each academic department has its own Head. On top of the administration, there is the governing board (BoG - Board of Governors), headed by a chairperson which oversees policy matters.