Unique and Distinguishing Characteristics of the University
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Atlantic International University is a unique alternative to the more than 6,700 traditional colleges and universities in the United States, we utilize a sustainable and andragogic approach to learning with an open curriculum design.
At AIU you will build your own curriculum from courses that are appropriate for your personal and professional goals. Your Academic Advisor and Tutor will make sure that your curriculum is appropriate for your field and complies with the generally accepted norms while remaining uniquely personalized.
Our approach to Learning and education is Andragogic, empowering adults by providing the conditions in which they can learn independently. All the required study materials are included in the program tuition and are provided via the AIU Virtual Campus and Online Library.
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Distinguishing Characteristics and Features of AIU
An Open Curriculum design to guarantees relevant courses and content useful in the real world (The program curriculum is determined collaboratively by the student and the Academic Department)
Andragogic self-paced study program
18 years of leadership in distance learning and education technologies
Virtual Campus bringing: video, voice and messaging communications between student and faculty, video conferences, online courses, and a Student Networking platform with chat features to collaborate with other students in you filed, industry, major, county, city, etc.
TV and Radio Channel with faculty and student generated contents
Monthly AIU Student Magazine "Campus Mundi"
MYAIU platform puts in your hands 11 key areas of personal development to go beyond just academics seeking to quantifiably improve the "Human Condition" of each individual in an integral and holistic way.
Weekly recommended readings specific to your major sent to you by AIU faculty
Full access to 135,000 books in electronic format, 100 million peer reviewed articles, and 1.2 billion bibliographical references via the AIU online Library.
Academic Team available to help you (Tutors, Academic Advisors, and Student Service Personnel)
US University with option to learn a new language included in its tuition and program design (Students can choose from 27 different languages and learn via games, pictures, videos, lessons, and a pronunciation software/tool. The Language component is not required for graduation, however, speaking a new language in today's global world can greatly enhance available opportunities.)
AIU respects your right to privacy and does not sell, rent, trade or
otherwise distribute your email address or personal contact information
to any third party. This policy is strictly adhered to by the University.
