Internationalization

Internationalization
  • Pro-actively participative in various national and international programs, in different collaborative capacities, while organizing their own annual international conferences like the AIUB International Conference on Business and Management 2018 (AICBM ’18), the International Conference on Robotics, Electrical, and Signal Processing Techniques 2019 (ICREST ’19), with the upcoming international conference on science & technology.
  • Actively participative in various international cultural and academic exchange programs through established strategic affiliations to several universities across the globe, along with numerous linkages with national, regional, and international professional organizations such as AACSB, AAUA, AIESEC, AMDISA, AmCham, APQN, AUAP, DANIDA, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Education USA, Eramus+, GUNI, IEEE, IAUP, IAU, Oracle, PAASCU, UNESCO, etc.
  • AIUB is the authorized testing center for GMAT, UKCAT, and LNET, as well as the provider for the IT Vendor Certification for CISCO, SUN, and Microsoft, with designated labs for all three of them.
  • AIUB is the first among all public and private universities in Bangladesh to have its academic programs internationally accredited, with a pro-active Institutional Quality Assurance Cell that ensures higher quality and progressive development.
  • AIUB’s Management practices are also ISO 9001:2008 Certified by SGS-UKAS, ensuring a benchmark amongst educational institutions in the country.
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International Support Center

The International Support Center of American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB), is responsible for managing and facilitating the various aspects of internationalization and global engagement of the university. This center collaborates and works jointly with International Office, Office of Student Affairs, and Office of Public Relations of AIUB. The ISC also provides comprehensive assistance and support to international students, scholars, and staff members. The center aims to help international members of the university community to have a smooth transition to campus life, address any challenges they may encounter, and ensure they have a positive and enriching experience while studying or working at the university.

The key activities of the AIUB International Support Center are:

  1. Provides support and services to international students, including admissions assistance, visa and immigration guidance, orientation programs, and ongoing support throughout their studies.
  2. Coordinates study abroad and student exchange programs, assisting domestic students in studying abroad and international students in coming to the university for short-term study experiences.
  3. Establishes and nurtures strategic partnerships and collaborations with universities and institutions worldwide. This may involve initiating and managing international academic agreements, joint research projects, and faculty exchange programs.
  4. Facilitates faculty and staff mobility, encouraging international teaching and research opportunities, as well as fostering cross-cultural professional development.
  5. The office is involved in recruiting international students by participating in education fairs, conducting outreach activities, and collaborating with international education agents.
  6. Provides ongoing support to international students throughout their studies, addressing issues related to cultural adaptation, academic challenges, and personal well-being.
  7. Organizes and promotes cultural exchange events, workshops, and activities to foster intercultural understanding and appreciation within the university community.
  8. Ensures compliance with international education regulations, including accreditation and recognition of foreign qualifications.
  9. Assists international students in finding scholarships and financial aid opportunities to support their studies at the university.
  10. Collaborates with university leadership to develop and implement the institution's internationalization strategy, aligning with the university's mission and goals.
  11. Involved in managing crises and risk assessments related to international activities, such as emergencies affecting international students or disruptions in international mobility.

Facilitator: Ms. Shama Islam, Special Assistant, Office of Student Affairs (OSA)