History – Present – Future II_Presentations_midle_east/AIU.pdf · ERASMUS MUNDUS/ Kick-off Meeting PEACE II/ Thomas Rieke International Relations Office – Arab International

“Presentation of Arab International University”

History – Present – Future Dipl. – Hdl. Thomas Rieke

DirectorInternational Relations Office

ERASMUS MUNDUS/ Kick-off Meeting PEACE II/ Thomas Rieke

International Relations Office – Arab International University

Content: 1. History

2. Mission and vision

3. Geographical Location

4. Faculties

5. Academic Calendar & Accreditation

6. International Relations

7. University Services

8. University Branch in Berlin, Germany

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1. History

From the idea:

Arab International University (AIU) is a private Syrian

university that was established in 2001 by a consortium

of academic figures, businessmen and professionals.

To the university:

AIU was founded in the year 2005 as a privately owned

university created under Presidential Decree No. 193

Date 06/05/2005.

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Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghani Maa BaredPresident



2. Mission and vision

As an institution of higher education and academic research, Arab

International University strives to be a center of excellence that

conforms to international standards in education and research.

The mission is to provide a platform for conveying knowledge,

values and traditions between the Arab world and Europe in the

spirit of good neighbourliness.

The university is keen on enhancing interaction and cooperation in

social, cultural and economic spheres.

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3. Geographical Location• Arab International University is located at the International

Highway between Damascus and Daraa - 37 km south of Damascus

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3. Geographical Location

• The campus area (Land Size): 711,000 m² • Space (University Buildings): ˃ 40,000 m²

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4. FacultiesAIU is offering Bachelor study programs at 6 faculties following the

American Credit Hour System:

• Pharmacy

• Business Administration

• I.C. Engineering

• Architecture Engineering

• Arts

• Civil Engineering

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4. Faculties – Pharmacy

Programs: PharmacyDuration: 5 yearsCredit Points: 178Students: 1310

StaffAcademic: 83Administrative: 31PhD/ Student Ratio: 18

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4. Faculties – Business Administration

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Programs: • Management • Marketing • Finance & Banking • MIT• Insurance & Banking • Accounting

Duration: 4 yearsCredit Points: 133Students: 1241




4. Faculties – I.C. Engineering

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Programs: • Computer Eng. • Communication Eng.• Artificial intelligence • Software Eng.• Networks and operating systems.





4. Faculties – Architecture Engineering

Programs: ArchitectureDuration: 5 yearsCredit Points: 169Students: 572


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4. Faculties – Arts

Programs: • Fashion Design • Visual Communication

• Interior Architecture • Industrial design• Drama

Duration: 4 yearsCredit Points: 129 - 140Students: 468


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4. Faculties – Civil Engineering

Programs: • Constructional Engineering • Environmental Engineering• Administrative & Constructional Eng.



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5. Academic Calendar & Accreditation

Academic year: 1st semester (Winter): 16 weeks (Oct. – Jan.)2nd semester (Spring): 16 weeks (Feb. – Jun.)3rd semester (Summer): 9 weeks (optional) (Jun. – Aug.)

Accreditation:

• Ministry of Higher Education in Syria institution of higher education

• Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK) full university (H+)

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projects at AIU financed by EU

“Accreditation – Pathway to Quality Assurance” Duration: 2010 - 2015

www.tempus-accreditation.edu.sy

“Skills and Career Centers – Pathways to the Labour Market”Duration: 2010 - 2015

www.skillcareer-tempus.edu.sy

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6. International Relationsprojects at AIU financed by EU

https://www.facebook.com/erasmusmundus210/29/201316

Project DurationAVEMPACE II

2012 ‐ 2016EPIC

PEACE I DUNIA BEAMAVEMPACE III

2013 ‐ 2017PEACE II HERMES PHOENIX



6. International RelationsProjects financed by

1. Subject-related Partnerships with Institutions of Higher Education in Developing Countries (Project with Martin-Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany)

Business Faculty 2010 and 20112. Study visits to Germany (HTWK Leipzig and Bauhaus

University, Weimar)Civil Engineering Faculty August 2011

3. Study visits to Syria (Workshop with Burg GiebichensteinUniversity, Germany at AIU)

Arts Faculty March 2011

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6. International RelationsProjects financed by

4. ISAP (International Student Exchange Program) (Project with Martin-Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany)

Business Faculty 2011 – 20135. Double Degree Programs (“International Business

Administration” with Martin-Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany)

Business Faculty 2013 – 20196. Study visits to Germany (Free University Berlin and University

of Applied Sciences, Kaiserslautern)Pharmacy Faculty June 2012

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Master cooperation with HTWK Leipzig, Germany:

Civil Engineering Faculty:

• 1st and 2nd semester: regognized due to equivalencies

• 3rd semester: AIU Bachelor graduates study at HTWK Leipzig

• 4th semester: Master thesis

AIU Students will obtain Master degree of German partner

university after 1 year (HTWK Leipzig)

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Diplom/ PhD cooperation with Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany:

Pharmacy Faculty:

• Bachelor graduates transfer to Germany

• Students write half a year their diploma thesis

• Continue with PhD work

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Student & Staff exchange:

• Heilbronn University, Germany• Martin-Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany

Future opportunities:

Cooperation with Anhalt University of Applied Sciences• Bachelor cooperation: “International Business”• Master cooperation: “International Trade”

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7. University Services

• Career Development Center• Quality Assurance Center• International Office• Library (Central library, 6

Branch libraries, access to several online libraries)

• Research Department• Students Affairs Department• Languages center

• Academic advising • Remedial Courses (Math ,

physics, Arch courses).• Transportation• Healthcare Center• IT center• Bookshops• Restaurants & Cafeterias• Student dormitory

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8. University Branch in Berlin, Germany

• Coordination Center Europe - Berlin Office

o Established 2013 at Humboldt Universitaet zu Berlino Coordinates international activitieso Set up new cooperationso https://www.facebook.com/AIUInternationalOffice

University Branch in Berlin, Germany

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الھتمامكمشكرا Thank you for your attention

Contact us: Webpage: www.aiu.edu.sy

International Relations Office at Arab International University:Round Building - Third Floor - Room Number 341 or >>Coordination Center Europe - Berlin Office<<Tel.: +963 15 2050 Ext. 195Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/AIUInternationalOffice

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Thank you for your time

International Relations Office at AIU Round Building Third Floor Room Number 341Tel.: 00963 15 2050 Ext. 195

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