It was founded by Mr. Sheikh Kabir Hossain. Its Educational Institute Identification Number or EIIN, is 136714. On 01 January, 2013, it was first put into operation. Its motto is Start Here Succeed Here.
The alternative name for Fareast International University (FIU) is ফারিস্ট ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি (এফআইইউ).