American International University-Bangladesh

History

The university was established in 1994 in Dhaka, Bangladesh as AMA International University Bangladesh, a joint venture between AMA Computer University of the Philippines, and local initiator Anwarul Abedin. First campus of this university was in Mohakhali, then it shifted to Banani. Regular academic classes started in 1995. AMA Computer University later left the partnership, and in 2001 the university was renamed American International University-Bangladesh. In 2017, AIUB moved to its permanent campus at Kuratoli Road, Kuril, Khilkhet, Dhaka. As the university grew, it increased the number of programs and introduced master's degrees.

Campus

The university's campus is located in an urban setting at Kuratoli, Kuril in Dhaka (Beside Bashundhara Residential Area). The campus area is about 12 acres. There is a total building area of 1300000 sqft. The university campus is known for having a glass-covered central globe structured building.

Admission

Each applicant has to pass the competitive admission test administered by the university. In the admission test, university judges applicant for their knowledge of math, English and other subjects. There are two parts of admission exam written and viva. Student have to pass both individually. Admission Procedure for International Students requires TOEFL/IELTS/GRE/GMAT/SAT scores (as applicable) for all applicants, except those from countries where English is the only official language, as evidence of adequate proficiency in English. The minimum acceptable score for TOEFL and GMAT/GRE is 550 and for SAT it is 1650.

Academics

The medium of instruction of all academic programs at AIUB is English. The academic year of the university incorporates two regular semesters (Fall and Spring). The Summer semester is an optional summer semester at AIUB. The duration of each regular semester is 17 weeks and 12 weeks for the optional summer semester. The academic year starts from Fall semester.

The academic programs are divided among the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology and Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. All the faculties offer both undergraduate and graduate level studies. AIUB is the official education partner of Bangladesh Cricket Board and Bangladesh Football Federation.

AIUB updated its grading system in February 2017 for the second time. The New Grading System will be applicable for those students who have enrolled in Spring 2016-17 and later. Old Grading system will still be applicable for students who have enrolled in Fall 2016-17 and before. The letter grades indicating the quality of course work completed with their corresponding grade points. Minimum CGPA requirement for graduation in any undergraduate and graduate program at AIUB is 2.50. The scholarship program at AIUB is open for both incoming and continuing students with at least one year of residency. It covers full or partial tuition fee waiver. Incoming students qualify by passing the competitive examinations while weighted average CGPA for the previous year of 3.75 with no grade lower than B and no F, I, W, UW grades no disciplinary records. The number of awards is dependent on the slots available. AIUB authority also provide financial aids for deserving students. AIUB also offers 100% scholarship for only the son and daughter of Freedom Fighter (they should maintain CGPA 3.50).

Faculties and programs

1. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)

• Bachelor of Arts in English
• Bachelor of Arts in Media and Mass Communication (MMC)
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Bachelor of Social Science in Economics
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Development Studies (MDS)
• Master of Laws (LL.M.)

1. Faculty of Business Administration.

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); major in:
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management (HRM)
  • International Business (IB)
  • Investment Management (IM)
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Marketing
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA); major in:
  • Accounting
  • Agri-business
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • General Management (MGT)
  • Human Resource Management (HRM)
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Marketing
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management (THM)
• Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

1. Faculty of Engineering.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical And Electronic Engineering (EEE)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (CoE)
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE)
• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
• Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (MEEE)
• Master of Engineering in Telecommunications (MTel)

1. Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

1. Faculty of Science and Technology

• Bachelor of Science in Computer science and engineering (CSE)
• Bachelor of Science in Data Science
• Bachelor of Science in Computer network and cyber security
• Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)

Convocations

The first convocation of the university was held in 2001 at Pan Pacific Sonargaon. Since then, convocations have been held in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023. Starting in 2018, the university's convocation was held at its permanent campus. As of 2023, a total of 36,911 graduates had graduated from the university in 21 convocations.

Research and publications

In the research arena, AIUB has internal academic journals: AIUB Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE) () and AIUB Journal of Business and Economics (AJBE), (). Since the first publication in 2002, three issues per year have been published regularly. AJSE is now a formally Scopus indexed journal, and Scimago Ranked Q4 Journal. AIUB is also the first institute in Bangladesh to launch an online working paper series named AIUB Bus Econ Working Paper Series, which collaborated with the RePEc and EconPapers.

Extracurricular activities

AIUB is one of the only eight universities from Bangladesh who have participated in the maximum level of ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ACM ICPC) commonly known as ACM ICPC World Final. In 2001, AIUB qualified for the world final through Wild Card by securing second place in ACM ICPC Kanpur Site regional. The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) looks after the extra curricular activities of the student community through many student organizations and clubs.

Notable alumni

Academia

• Rear Admiral A. S. M. A. Baten, first vice chancellor, Maritime University Bangladesh
• Mohammad Shihabul Haque, former senior scientist at Agency for Science Technology and Research, Singapore

Engineering and IT

• Zaheed Sabur, senior director and distinguished engineer, Google

Military

• General Aziz Ahmed, former Chief of Army Staff
• Abul Hossain, lieutenant general, Bangladesh Army
• Mizanur Rahman Shamim, lieutenant general and former Principal Staff Officer Armed Forces Division

Literature, media and entertainment

• Tasnova Hoque Elvin, actress and model
• Nusraat Faria, actress and model
• Safa Kabir, actress and model
• Tawsif Mahbub, actor and model
• Sabila Nur, actress and model
• Minar Rahman, singer, songwriter and cartoonist

Sports

• Taskin Ahmed, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Sanjida Akhter, footballer, Bangladesh Nation Women's Football Team
• Krishna Rani Sarkar, footballer, Bangladesh Nation Women's Football Team
• Monika Chakma, footballer, Bangladesh Nation Women's Football Team
• Shakib Al Hasan, cricketer, former captain of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team and former Member of Parliament
• Akbar Ali, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Anamul Haque Bijoy, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Liton Das, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Tanzid Hasan, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Sharfuddoula, international cricket umpire
• Abu Hider, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Afif Hossain, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Aminul Islam, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Shoriful Islam, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Shathira Jakir, former cricketer and international cricket umpire
• Mahmudullah, cricketer and former captain of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Kamrul Islam Rabbi, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Sabbir Rahman, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team
• Munim Shahriar, cricketer, Bangladesh National Cricket Team

Notable faculty members

• Saiful Islam, academic and vice-chancellor
• Ahmad Kaikaus, former principal secretary of the prime minister of Bangladesh
• Aupee Karim, actress and architect
• Carmen Z. Lamagna, academic and former vice-chancellor
• Saleh Uddin, architect
• Pinaki Bhattacharya, physician and activist
• AK Abdul Momen, former foreign minister of Bangladesh

Gallery

File:Between ANNEX 2 & 3.jpg |Temporary annex building File:AIUB Building D.jpg |AIUB D building File:AUIB Ground.jpg |AIUB playgrounds File:AIUB krishnochura Flower.jpg |One side of AIUB D Building

References

Footnotes

Citations

References

1. "American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) - Accreditations".
2. "American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) - Partnerships".
3. "Information from International Association of Universities".
4. (12 June 2014). "AIUB Campus".
5. "QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026".
6. https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/american-international-university-bangladesh-aiub
7. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/american-international-university-bangladesh
8. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/american-international-university-bangladesh
9. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/american-international-university-bangladesh
10. "American International University-Bangladesh, Details".
11. "List of Private Universities in Bangladesh".
12. "Private University Act, 1992".
13. link
14. (8 May 2023). "AIUB among top 50 universities in WURI 2023 ranking". [[Daily Sun (Bangladesh).
15. "Information".
16. "Home - AMA International University Bangladesh".
17. (28 August 2023). "AIUB organises Dr Anwarul Abedin lecture series on electric vehicle".
18. "AIUB founder chairman Dr Anwarul Abedin's 11th death anniversary Tuesday". [[Dhaka Tribune]].
19. Azam Mahmood. (January 1995). "AIUB to Revolutionize Country's IT Scenario".
20. (2001). "AIUB Renamed".
21. (4 March 2018). "Where art meets architecture". [[Dhaka Tribune]].
22. (18 March 2019). "A brief look at AIUB". Bangladesh Post.
23. "Message from Chairman". www.aiub.edu.
24. (12 June 2014). "AIUB Permanent Campus". AIUB.
25. (30 March 2012). "Permanent Campus of AIUB". The Daily Star.
26. (24 February 2024). "14th Bangladesh Physics Olympiad 2024 held at AIUB". [[The Business Standard]].
27. (9 July 2017). "Canal digging along Kuril-Purbachal road begins". The Daily Star.
28. "AIUB Admission (Webpage)".
29. Lamagna, Dr Carmen Z.. (9 April 2020). "A PARADIGM SHIFT: The Case of AIUB". The Daily Star.
30. "Admission Procedure for International Students".
31. "Freshers' orientation held at AIUB". [[New Age (Bangladesh)]].
32. "American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)".
33. "Degrees Offering at Present".
34. (1 September 2008). "BCB, AIUB sign MoU". The Daily Star.
35. "AIUB computer lab at BCB academic building".
36. Department (itsd.aiub.edu), AIUB Software Development. (4 October 2012). "American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)".
37. Department (itsd.aiub.edu), AIUB Software Development. (19 January 2020). "American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)".
38. "BFF sign 3-year MoU with AIUB for developing booters' educational skills". UNB.
39. "Revised Grading System (Version 3)".
40. "Grading System at AIUB".
41. (31 October 2016). "Revised Graduation Requirements at AIUB".
42. "Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences".
43. "Faculty of Business Administration".
44. "Faculty of Engineering".
45. "Faculty of Health & Life Sciences".
46. "Faculty of Science & Technology".
47. "American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)".
48. (19 March 2023). "Shakib elated after completing graduation".
49. (20 March 2023). "AIUB holds 21st convocation". [[Dhaka Tribune]].
50. "AIUB Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE) - Scopus".
51. "AIUB Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE) - Scimago Journal Rank".
52. "AIUB Bus Econ Working Paper Series".
53. "AIUB Bus Econ Working Paper Series".
54. "AIUB Bus Econ Working Paper Series".
55. "Final standing, ACM ICPC World Final 2002".
56. "ACM ICPC Kanpur Site regional standing 2001".
57. (17 August 2023). "AIUB Organised a meeting on Meet the Future Leaders". Daily Sun.
58. (10 December 2023). "AIUB holds Job Fair 2023". [[Prothom Alo]].
59. (2021-06-24). "Rear Admiral Baten appointed 1st VC of Maritime University {{!}} Bangladeshi Mariners".
60. (25 April 2024). "AD Scientific Index 2024".
61. (19 May 2023). "Mohammad Shihabul Haque".
62. Monamee, Maisha Islam. (16 May 2019). "Zaheed Sabur's success at Google". The Daily Star.
63. Haider, Reaz. (4 May 2019). "Zaheed, first Bangladeshi to be Google director". [[Bangla Tribune]].
64. (18 April 2024). "Dr Anwarul Abedin lecture series on secrets to success held at AIUB". [[Dhaka Tribune]].
65. (14 May 2019). "The plan is to create a plan, says Google's Bangladeshi man". The Daily Star.
66. "Colourful Career of General Aziz Ahmed".
67. (7 November 2016). "Brief Bio Data of Maj Gen Abul Hossain, ndc, psc".
68. link
69. (7 April 2024). "Principal Staff (PSO), Armed Forces Division".
70. Rashed. Delwar. (14 May 2015). link. [[NTV (Bangladesh)]]
71. Shazu, Shah Alam. (11 June 2020). "A new chapter for Nusraat Faria". The Daily Star.
72. (15 October 2017). "Safa takes a break from TV series". [[Prothom Alo]].
73. (17 March 2013). "Becoming a Star". The Daily Star.
74. (20 March 2023). "Sabila Nur graduates from AIUB". The Daily Star.
75. (8 October 2022). "World Mental Health Day 2022 celebrated at AIUB". Daily Sun.
76. (7 June 2023). "'I am eager to play international leagues'". The Daily Star.
77. (15 January 2024). "Sanjida to join Sabina in Indian Women's League". The Daily Star.
78. (20 September 2022). "Congratulation! The Bangladesh Women's Football Team for winning the SAFF Women's Championship 2022". AIUB.
79. (19 March 2023). "Shakib graduates from AIUB; terms it 'dream come true' moment". [[The Business Standard]].
80. (7 January 2024). "Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan elected from Magura-1". [[The Business Standard]].
81. (8 September 2023). "Sharfuddoula to be first Bangladeshi umpire in Men's ODI World Cup". The Daily Star.
82. (28 March 2024). "Exclusive interview: Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid". [[Bangladesh Cricket Board]].
83. (26 March 2022). "Jesy makes umpiring debut after 13-year-long wait". [[The Business Standard]].
84. Life, Khan Mutasim Billah. "Bangladesh umpire Shathira Jakir Jessy appointed to officiate Women's Emerging Asia Cup".
85. (21 March 2023). link. [[Prothom Alo]]
86. "AIUB Intercollege Cricket Championship kicks off". [[Dhaka Tribune]].
87. Department (itsd.aiub.edu), AIUB Software Development. (3 April 2022). "AIUB Premier League T-10 Cricket tournament held".
88. (28 May 2024). "Prof Saiful Islam new VC of AIUB". [[The Daily Star (Bangladesh).
89. "Prof Dr Saiful Islam joins AIUB as VC". [[The Financial Express (Bangladesh).
90. link
91. "Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus".
92. (4 June 2010). "Aupee Karim at DS Cafe". The Daily Star.
93. (6 October 2009). "Dr Carmen Lamagna reappointed AIUB VC". [[The Daily Star (Bangladesh).
94. "Teaching".
95. "Biography of Pinaki Bhattacharya". pbhattacharya.com.
96. "AIUB OFFICIALS PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS".