American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) demonstrates its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) by establishing a formal policy framework designed to facilitate the admission of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from the bottom 20% of household income group. While AIUB does not employ a rigid numerical quota, its primary admission target is articulated through its official "Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group" (https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-underrepresented-group-). This policy explicitly identifies "low-income" individuals as a designated cohort for admission, alongside other underrepresented groups, thereby creating a formal pathway for their inclusion. This policy-driven target is operationalized through an extensive and proactive outreach strategy. The university leverages its significant resources and campus facilities to host a wide array of academic and co-curricular events, such as national Olympiads, programming contests, and inter-college sports championships. These large-scale events, often free and open to students from schools and colleges across all of Bangladesh, function as a meritocratic admission pipeline. This strategy allows AIUB to identify and attract talented students from all socioeconomic strata, including the bottom financial quintile, breaking down aspirational and financial barriers. This active outreach, combined with a non-discriminatory admission policy, ensures that all qualified students have the opportunity to apply, with their financial needs subsequently addressed by AIUB's comprehensive financial aid and scholarship programs. AIUB has a number of great admission policies and scholarships, demonstrating its commitment to accessibility. The university maintains a specific admission target to actively admit students from the bottom financial quintile. This policy focuses on students who fall within the bottom 20% of household income group, promoting diverse opportunities in the country.
Non-Discriminatory Admission Policy of AIUB
AIUB admits qualified and selected students of any age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, underrepresented groups, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.
AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of
- Age
- Gender or gender identity
- Sexual orientationn
- Race
- Disability
- Color
- Religion
- National or ethnic groups
- Under represented groups
- Under privileged groups
- Non-traditional Students*
in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other programs.
*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-non-discriminatory-admission-policy
Merit Based (For Freshman students) Scholarships at AIUB
The Applicant must have:
- GPA 5.00 (Golden) OR GPA 5.00 in SSC and HSC
- 5 (Five) ‘A’ in O-Level (at a time) and 2 (two) ‘A’ in A-Level (at a time); no grade lower than ‘B’
Application Procedure:
An applicant fulfilling all the above criterion must sit for a Scholarship Exam and must pass with Satisfactory Grade (the Acceptable Passing Grade may vary from time to time and will be decided by the Scholarship Committee) in order to be a Recipient of Academic Scholarship/Grant. The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots.
Admission Policy for Students with Disability of AIUB
The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.
AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society.
Admission application of candidates with disability will be assessed based on the following criteria:
AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of
- Admission applicants under this category must meet the disability criteria as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
- Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
- for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
- for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
- Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on the availability of adequate campus facilities to overcome the type of disability.
- The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-students-with-disability
Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group
The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.
AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society.
Admission application of applicants coming from the underrepresented group will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Admission applicants under this category must submit relevant documents that can verified to identify their status of the underrepresented group.
- Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
- for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
- for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
- Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration in support of the application.
- The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-underrepresented-group-
AIUB’s Scholarship for Students with disability
The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.
AIUB promotes academic freedom among students with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society.
Scholarship is awarded to students with disabilities based on the following criteria:
- Must be a full-time student of AIUB
- Must have a disability as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
- Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
- Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
- Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.
- The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
AIUB Scholarship for Students from Underrepresented Group
The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.
AIUB promotes academic freedom among students coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society.
Scholarship is awarded to students coming from the underrepresented group based on the following criteria:
- Must be a full-time student of AIUB
- Must have proper documentation to verify underrepresented group status as applicable.
- Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
- Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
- Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.
The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver
The Applicant must have:
- Complete two (2) regular semesters (Spring & Fall)
- Can apply only in a regular semester.
- Fresh application is not allowed for summer semester.
- After submission of application concern department will arrange VIVA for the deserving candidates.
- The number of recipients may vary from time to time depending on the availability of slots.
- The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
- Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
- CGPA of 3.50 or above.
- No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete(I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
- No Disciplinary Action Taken
- Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.
Freedom Fighter Waiver at AIUB:
- After successfully passing in admission test exam, applicant must sit for Freedom Fighter test exam. Scholarship Committee select them on the basis of appropriate Freedom Fighter papers (as per the guideline of ministry), Freedom Fighter exam result and University Quota policy (as per the guideline of UGC).
- The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
- Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
- CGPA of 3.50 or above.
- No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
- No Disciplinary Action Taken
Alumni Tuition Fee Waiver AIUB
The Applicant must have:
- The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
- Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
- CGPA of 3.50 or above.
- No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
- No Disciplinary Action Taken
- Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/scholarships
Freshman Student Orientation for Summer 2023-24 at AIUB
On June 1, 2024, AIUB hosted its orientation for newly enrolled freshman students for the Summer 2023-24 semester. This event represents the successful outcome of the university's admission targets, welcoming a new cohort that includes students admitted under the "Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group".1 The orientation provides crucial information on university policies, services, and resources, which is especially beneficial for students from the bottom financial quintile who may be new to the university environment. By integrating these students from day one, AIUB ensures they have the foundational knowledge to navigate their academic journey successfully. The presence of high-level university officials, including the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, emphasizes the institutional support for all new students. This event supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) by ensuring that targeted low-income students are successfully integrated into the university and supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing a strong start to their academic careers.
#AIUB #Orientation #FreshmanWelcome #SDG1 #SDG4 #QualityEducation #StudentSuccess #InclusiveEducation #AIUBStudents
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/freshman-student-orientation-for-summer-2023-24-at-aiub
Department of Marketing organizes ‘FBA, AIUB Academic Outreach Program’
On May 9, 2024, the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at AIUB organized an "Academic Outreach Program" for college students at Dhaka Imperial College. This initiative is a key part of AIUB’s strategy to fulfill its admission target for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, including the bottom 20% of household income group. By providing free career orientation and higher studies guidance directly to college students, AIUB lowers aspirational barriers and informs potential applicants of the opportunities available, regardless of their financial standing. This proactive engagement encourages students from low-income families to consider university education as an achievable goal. The program directly supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) by creating pathways to higher education for economic empowerment and SDG 4 (Quality Education) by sharing academic and career knowledge with the wider community, fostering lifelong learning.
#AIUB #FBA #Outreach #SDG1 #SDG4 #NoPoverty #QualityEducation #CareerGuidance #HigherEducation #CommunityEngagement #FutureStudents
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/department-of-marketing-organizes-fba-aiub-academic-outreach-program
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