American Intercontinental University London
American Intercontinental University (AIU) was founded in 1971 in Switzerland and was initially known as American college of Switzerland. Later on, with the introduction in several fields of education that include; a wide range of associate, Bachelor’s/Master’s degree programs in the fields of IT, business, criminal justice, visual communication, and fashion/interior designing, they started up with an ideology to educate people based on theoretical grounds. The university then introduced a rectified system that provided a curriculum to students which could guide them to adhere to the professions of their interest in the best possible way.
AIU is now providing education to more than 24,000 students worldwide, including the UK, US as well as students across the world using online medium. They also administer an internet-based online campus which delivers online degree programs to more than 80% of their students and was termed “Best of the Best” in 2009 by the Computerworld Honors Program.
Enhanced supplementary learning is also prioritized by the provision of “My unique student experience” (M.U.S.E) to various courses in order to allow students to select interactive learning options and assimilate the course content in accordance with their interest.
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Programs offered by AIU
Under graduate programs
AIU offers general education under graduate programs, allowing students to gain an insight of the general knowledge in their field of education. It covers subjects of communication, humanities & fine arts, social & behavioral economics, mathematics, science and technological competence, accounting, business administration, criminal justice, fashion marketing and designing, games design etc.
Post graduate programs
Once you get into a particular field of education mentioned above, you can opt for specializing in them to gain expertise to master that specified field.
Find complete information about different undergraduate and post graduate programs offered by the university in the catalogue of AIU.
Online education programs
Students can learn and get their degrees online through the AIU Virtual campus. You can get the complete information about online learning here.
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How to apply
Apply Online
You can easily apply for the courses offered at the university by clicking here.
Apply in person
You can personally visit the university and apply from there. Click here to locate your nearest campus or in case if you want to enroll for online degree.
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Fees, financing and funding
Fee structure
According to the specified fee structure, students are required to pay the full fees. However, the university policies have taken into account all possible means to provide financial easements to deserving students. Follow the link to apply for financial aid.
Student finance and loans:
AIU also provides various student funding programs including;
(1) Federal Pell grant.
(2) Supplemental educational opportunity grant
(3) Federal student and parent loan.
(4) Federal work study.
(5) Direct Stafford loan.
Scholarships
The university offers grants and scholarships to eligible students, motivating them to perform exceptionally well in their respective fields. To find detailed and information about latest scholarships click here. -
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Facilities at AIU
Apart from the educational facilities such as computer centers, libraries, online study guides, career opportunities, student alumni and several other easements, students are also provided with housing facilities and online libraries. The faculty members and professors teaching at AIU, in campus or online, are highly qualified and possess real world experience of whatever they teach. -
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AIU Campus
The university has several campuses in Atlanta, Houston and South Florida but in London, its only campus is situated at:
Address: 110 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 4RY, United Kingdom View Map
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Contact numbers of AIU
Students intending to join AIU London can visit or contact them by telephone and e-mail. International students can use same contact points.
General Information & Admissions
Location:110 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 4RY, United Kingdom
Contact: +44 20 7467 5600
Fax: +44 20 7467 5601
Career Services:
Career Services at the university are dealt by US office and you can contact them on the toll free number below.
Contact: +1 877 701 3800 ext 35682
Other Contact Points:
Alumni: mlovell@aiulondon.ac.uk
Media: media@aiuniv.edu
Jobs & Careers: In order to find latest jobs at AIU and submit your resume, click here.
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How to get there
By tube
In London, you can easily get to the university by tube. Bond street station is just 0.4 miles away from AIU and takes 6 to 7 minutes of walk. You can reach Bond Street Station by tube and then walk west to Oxford St/A40. When at Gilbert street, take a left turn onto B524 and AIU will be on left. Click here to see the map.
By bus
There is a bus stop near the Bond Street Station as well. Bus numbered 98 works there and a walk of 7 minutes from there will get you to the university.