Atlantic International University

Your AIU Distance Learning program will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs.

Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. Instead, our online Bachelor’s programs are designed just for you. They are individually designed to meet your needs and help you to reach your professional and personal goals. If you want much more than normal results from your efforts, AIU Bachelor programs are what you are looking for.

The Bachelor’s program is offered for various disciplines and allows students to develop areas needed for growth in their profession. Since each student’s area of work is unique based on the company, position, or industry they work in, the objectives for the courses taken also allow for modification and individualization. Studies leading to the Bachelor’s degree are designed to give the candidate thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field, as well as training in data interpretation and analytical skills.

One of the key goals for the Bachelor’s program at AIU is to give students the tools and confidence to carry out self-education; these skills are indispensable as they allow students to adapt to their ever-changing environment or situation without depending necessarily on a higher education institution.

The criteria for granting the degree shall be the candidate’s comprehension of the subject matter and a demonstrated ability to perform independent research. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to express thoughts clearly, both verbally and in written form. The Bachelor’s program aims to develop an understanding of your field beyond the textbook to integrate theories into practical real world applications.

The application of theory into practice through real life models, and the effective communication of information through the appropriate channels prevent the fish out of water feelings often experienced by graduates when they enter the professional arena for the first time

Undergraduate Admission in AIU

A telephone interview may constitute part of the admissions process at the request of the Admissions and Review Committee or of the applicant.

A curriculum vitae/resume that provides an overview of education, work, and other professional activities.

A High school Diploma, GED or its equivalent from a recognized school.

Note: Students who have been granted Advanced Placement Candidate status may be allowed modification of the above protocol
Admissions Application form available online

Application Requirements of Atlantic International University

The Bachelor’s Degree Program at AIU is a custom-tailored suit of educational clothing. AIU has developed a protocol to Quantify and Qualify an individual’s professional background, as well as, their academic credentials, and grant Academic Credit to qualified students commensurate with their true level of knowledge. After initial review and evaluation, the Student’s Academic Status is defined. This definition establishes the approximate number of Academic Credit Hours the University will grant the Student toward the Student’s designated Degree Program.

Development of course and curricula is a collaborative activity, between the Student and the Academic Advisor. Each Student’s Curricula is unique, and developed as a result of the mutual efforts of the Student, the Academic Staff and the Academic Advisor. To fulfill the requirements of the Degree Program as established by the Academic Committee, the Student performs research, (using the Internet or other Approved Resources), to investigate and select courses from at least 2, AIU Approved colleges or universities, offering the same discipline at the Bachelor level, as the Student’s designated Degree Program.

The Student will select courses based upon the Student’s need to acquire the knowledge and Master the objectives defined, in the course descriptions and objectives, as itemized in the Course Catalogs of such Approved Institutions. The Student will be the initial arbiter of the courses selected. The culmination of the course selection process is the class session with the Academic Advisor. During this class, the Student’s Courses and Curricula will be established, and approved. Bachelor’s Programs are available in many disciplines, and demonstrate the Student’s ability to perform work in the selected field of study. The capstone of the Program is the Bachelor’s Thesis, an original work which showcases the Candidate’s mastery of the selected discipline, produces significant insights and findings based on original thought and research, and contributes to the advancement of thought and knowledge on a universal scale.

Studies leading to the Bachelor degree are designed to give the candidate thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his or her professional field, as well as training in research methods. The criteria for granting the degree shall be the candidate’s comprehension of the subject matter and a demonstrated ability to perform independent research. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to express thoughts clearly, both verbally and in written form

Financial Aid

Scholarships, grants, bursaries, and financial aid/assistance are available to qualified students. Please complete the information in the Application below to determine what you may qualify for based on financial need, merit (accomplishments), the field of study, or other factors/criteria such as international students, etc.

Technology, Tools and Resources at the University Virtual Campus

The Virtual Campus integrates the community at Atlantic International University with more than 25 unique tools to ensure the development, growth, motivation and inspiration to reach each student’s full potential. While we develop students to become a University of One, students are not isolated. They are part of a community brought together via technologies and collaborative tools such as MYAIU, AIULink, AIUTV, Curriculum Builder Tool, Merlin Media Center, CampusAPP, Live and archived Webinars, Virtual Conferences, Live Chats, Virtual Laboratories, the Language Center and a support system of Tutors, Academic Advisors, staff and fellow AIU Alumni. For example, on AIULink, our “on campus” social media platform, one can connect with AIU colleagues based on their location, major, research areas, industry, skills, place of work etc. Access over 105,000 AIU created academic contents on Merlin Media Center. Access your University program and resources on the go on the AIU Campus APP available in Android and iOS. Share your unique story with others and learn the 13 elements beyond academics that contribute to the improvement of the human condition and personal growth. These and other tools and resources enhance the student experience and make the AIU distance learning university program into one of the best university degree programs for professionals.

Four Pillars of Success

The AIU Virtual Campus and its embedded Technologies facilitate student advancement and form the first of four pillars supporting the institutional manifest. The Academic Department and student support team members who guide, motivate and mentor students provide the second. The third pillar is the innovative structure of the program, in particular Phase 1 and 2 which transforms students into a University of One during the first 3 months of the academic journey. Here, students take a leading role in the determination of the content of the program because it will increase deep learning, emotional involvement and a real desire to learn. The clear definition of their personal and professional aspirations during the start of the program is vital so that their educational journey can become a bridge to those aspirations. There is an ongoing de-emphasis of the need for a degree to prosper and advance professionally; instead skills, abilities and practical knowledge are gaining greater value and Phase 1 & 2 of the AIU degree program address these tendencies through an open curriculum design that is unique to each student. Finally, the fourth pillar is a commitment to human rights and to contribute positively to society which is the purpose of the AIU Pledge. There is a need to have inspired motivated students that contribute to society and to solve its many challenges. Little emphasis is given to this in a traditional curriculum as there is no place for it or overarching link between courses. AIU’s innovative academic programs seek to provide the conditions in which its students can fill that need.

History of AIU - A pioneer over 24 years in the future of Education

Over the past 40 years an accelerating trend towards the democratization of knowledge, omniology, open learning, personalization of the curriculum as a part of andragogy has persisted. In 1979 a group of educators, business men, and human resource professionals witnessing the lack of hands-on relevant experience in their employees formulated the vision to fill this void in adult education. Through andragogy they created a university that allows the student to develop the skills they need, not an obsolete curriculum that is imposed.

Since its incorporation in 1998 Atlantic International University has pioneered an innovative and disruptive yet sustainable approach to higher education programs, recognizing that: education is a human right, each student is unique and unrepeatable as should be their academic journey, technology and innovation are key for a sustainable model of higher education, and that individuals seek empowerment, happiness, fulfillment, and purpose yet in general lack a mechanism to pursue it.

Difference Makers and Notable Alumni

Today, AIU has more than ten thousand alumni from over one-hundred eighty countries making it one of the most diverse networks of international alumni. Notable alumni range from two presidents to university directors to UN representatives to senior executives in the private & public sectors as well as fortune 500 companies. The university’s educational philosophy and methods have received international recognition and earned it Premier status with ASIC, an international accrediting agency that evaluates hundreds of universities and educational institutions worldwide. AIU’s various partnerships and academic collaborations have helped transform educational methodologies at other colleges and universities. By bringing innovation, technology and modernizing the educational methodology delivered to adult students we are helping to transform higher education beyond our own institution. AIU’s goal remains focused on creating innovative thinkers through andragogy, who uphold human rights and sustainable development initiatives to create a world full of life, opportunities and wealth in all aspects of our lives. All of AIU’s Directors, Staff and Academic Advisors are devoted to their student’s exponential growth through AIU to create a life full of abundance for themselves, their families, communities, country and the world.

Technology, Tools and Resources at the University Virtual Campus