American International University-Bangladesh
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American International University-Bangladesh (Bengali: আমেরিকান ইন্টারন্যাশনাল ইউনিভার্সিটি-বাংলাদেশ), commonly known by its acronym AIUB,[3] is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[4][5] This university was established in 1994 in the capital Dhaka of Bangladesh.[6][7] It offers several degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels from its four faculties.[8][9]
| Motto | Where leaders are created |
|---|---|
| Type | Private, Research |
| Established | 1994 |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission of Bangladesh |
Academic staff | 500+ Full-Time Doctorate: 121[1] |
Administrative staff | 100+ |
| Students | 9,607 as of Year 2021-2022[1] |
| Undergraduates | 36,911 as of Year 2022-2023[1] |
| Postgraduates | 3,500+ |
| Address | 408/1 (Old KA 66/1), Kuratoli, Kuril, Khilkhet , , 1229 , 23°49′19.4″N 90°25′38.8″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | English |
| Demonym | AIUBian |
| Colors | Dark blue |
| Nickname | AIUB |
| Website | aiub.edu |
History
The university was established in 1994[10][11] in Banani, Dhaka[12] as AMA International University Bangladesh, a joint venture between AMA Computer University of the Philippines, and local initiator Anwarul Abedin.[13][14] Regular academic classes started in 1995. AMA Computer University later left the partnership, and in 2001 the university was renamed American International University-Bangladesh.[15][16]
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