American International University-Bangladesh

What American International University-Bangladesh does

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is a private university founded in 1994 and headquartered at 408/1 (Old KA 66/1), Kuratoli, Khilkhet, Dhaka. It delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Health and Life Sciences, and Science and Technology, with 21 academic programs in total, including BBA, Bachelor programs (including B.Pharm), MBA, Executive MBA, and Masters programs in engineering, law, development studies, and public health.

The university's core technology infrastructure comprises three specialized research labs (AI Supercomputing Lab, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Laboratory, and Animation and Game Development Lab), four research centers (Center for Sustainable Energy Research, Center for Nanotechnology Research, Business Incubation Center, and Center for VLSI and Embedded Systems), and two peer-reviewed journals (AJBE and AJSE). Teaching operations are supported by Microsoft Office 365 Education, providing students with official email addresses and MS Teams access. The institution holds a QS Star rating, is a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum 2020, and participates in the Responsible Futures International network for 2024-2025.

AIUB's revenue model is primarily tuition-driven (recurring subscription across undergraduate and graduate cohorts) supplemented by the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), which delivers professional certification (CCNA, CyberOps, Ethical Hacking, PGD in Cybersecurity, French) and corporate training programs. Application fees are BDT 1,000, with program-specific tuition that is not fully disclosed in public materials. The go-to-market model is sales-led direct admission: prospective students apply through an online portal, complete written examinations and viva voce interviews on campus in Dhaka, with a separate admission track for international students. The university has produced 41,226 graduates across 23 convocations and reports a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees. Recent strategic activity (2026) emphasizes internationalization via Erasmus+ agreements, Commonwealth Universities engagement, and partnerships with global institutions including Pamukkale University and the University of Wolverhampton.

Name

American International University-Bangladesh

Legal name

American International University-Bangladesh

Website

https://aiub.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh, founded in 1994, delivering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across five faculties and 21 programs to primarily domestic Bangladeshi students, with supplementary continuing-education professional certification through its Institute of Continuing Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: AIUB generates primary revenue through tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate programs across five faculties including Business Administration, Engineering, Arts & Social Sciences, Health and Life Sciences, and Science & Technology. Programs include Bachelor, Masters, and Executive MBA degrees.
2. Continuing Education Programs: The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) offers professional certification programs including Cisco networking (CCNA, CyberOps), Cybersecurity (PGD), Ethical Hacking, and language courses (French). These professional development programs generate additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is a private university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and executive degree programs across five faculties (Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Health and Life Sciences, and Science and Technology), alongside professional certification and continuing education programs through the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE). Core offerings also include research activities through dedicated labs and centers, with industry-aligned curriculum featuring internships and capstone projects, supported by an online admission portal and Microsoft Office 365 Education platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIUB Photography Club - Powered by Sony: Photography club operating under a strategic partnership with Sony Bangladesh
• AJBE
• AJSE
• AIUB Business Club (ABC)
• AIUB Shomoy Club

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs (Bachelor) Bachelor degree programs across five faculties: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (including B.Pharm), and Faculty of Science and Technology. Delivered on-campus in Dhaka to domestic and international students with admissions based on written examination and viva voce.
• Graduate and Professional Degree Programs (Master's, MBA, EMBA) Master's programs, regular MBA, and Executive MBA programs in fields including engineering, law, development studies, public health, and business. The EMBA requires a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum 2nd Division plus three years of working experience. Targeted at working professionals and recent graduates seeking career advancement.
• Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) Professional Certification Programs Continuing education and professional certification programs delivered through the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE). Offerings include Cisco networking certifications (CCNA, CyberOps), Post-Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, and language courses (e.g., French). Designed for working professionals and corporate clients seeking workforce upskilling and certification.
• AIUB Journal of Business and Economics (AJBE) Peer-reviewed academic journal in business and economics published by AIUB, contributing to research output and academic credibility. Available at https://ajbe.aiub.edu/index.php/ajbe.
• AIUB Journal of Science and Engineering (AJSE) Peer-reviewed academic journal in science and engineering published by AIUB. Available at https://ajse.aiub.edu/index.php/ajse. Contributes to the university's research output alongside AJBE.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41,226+ total graduates successfully placed across industries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• THE (Times Higher Education)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026AIUB participated in THE's Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026, engaging in strategic learning and knowledge exchange. Staff attended masterclass on THE's Sustainability Impact Ratings Methodology.
• Pamukkale University (Türkiye)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026AIUB signed Erasmus+ Inter-Institutional Agreement with Pamukkale University, Türkiye. This partnership enables student and faculty exchange, joint academic activities, and collaboration under the European Union Erasmus+ programme.
• University of WolverhamptoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Exploring international academic cooperation between AIUB and University of Wolverhampton. Potential for exchange programs, joint degrees, and collaborative research initiatives.
• Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026AIUB hosts strategic engagement meeting with ACU, strengthening ties within the Commonwealth university network. ACU membership provides access to international conferences, research collaborations, and professional development opportunities.
• Erasmus Mundus ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026AIUB conducted webinar on Road to Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) and Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, facilitated by IEEE Student Branch, helping students access European joint degree programs.
• Sony BangladeshcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSony Bangladesh entered into strategic partnership with AIUB Photography Club as 'Powered by Sony'. MOU signed for collaboration in photography, potentially including equipment support, workshops, and student engagement activities.
• Erasmus SOHO Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIUB participates in Erasmus SOHO (Smart, Optimized, High-Quality and On-Demand Tourism Innovative Education for Sustainable and Green Development) project spanning 2023-2026, funded by European Union.
• Saylor-AIUB Learning PortalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Saylor Foundation providing access to open educational resources and online learning materials for AIUB students through the Saylor-AIUB Learning Portal.
• Cambridge Assessment EnglishminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIUB representatives participated in Cambridge Roundtable on English Communication Skills and Employability, exploring collaboration opportunities for English language skill development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• East West University: Bangladesh private university competing in the same Dhaka market with similar undergraduate and graduate programs. Directly comparable in scale and tuition pricing band.
• North South University: Largest private university in Bangladesh by enrollment, with broad faculties and significant research output. Closest direct competitor to AIUB in the premium private-university segment in Dhaka.
• BRAC University: One of the largest private universities in Bangladesh, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple faculties. Directly comparable to AIUB in scale, international orientation, and tuition-based revenue model within the same Dhaka market.
• Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB): Private Bangladesh university with a strong international partnership focus and similarly broad faculties. Directly comparable to AIUB in positioning, scale, and conference/award activity (e.g., ICEBTM hosted by IUB).
• University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB): Mid-sized Bangladesh private university with liberal arts and professional programs. Comparable to AIUB in scale, target student demographic, and reliance on tuition.
• Daffodil International University: Tech-oriented Bangladesh private university with significant emphasis on IT, engineering, and innovation. Directly comparable to AIUB's tech-centric teaching focus and applied research labs.
• IBA Dhaka (University of Dhaka): Premier business school at University of Dhaka offering BBA and MBA programs. Comparable to AIUB's Faculty of Business Administration and EMBA programs in the same Dhaka market.

Broad incumbents

• University of Dhaka: Bangladesh's largest public university and the historical flagship institution. Comparable as the dominant incumbent in the same Dhaka market against which private universities like AIUB differentiate.

Regional players

• Aga Khan University: South Asian private university with strong health sciences and graduate programs and international partnerships. Comparable to AIUB in mission-driven, internationally-networked private higher-ed model, though operating primarily in Pakistan and East Africa.
• Islamic University of Technology: International university sponsored by OIC, focused on engineering and technology with students from across South and Southeast Asia. Comparable to AIUB's tech-centric engineering faculty and international student recruitment model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aiubalumni
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpwnTakRAAks9hpPr_ySxog
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aiub
• Facebookfacebook.com/bangladesh.shooting.sports.federation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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