Mission

AUI is by design and mission an international university. The university’s academic programs foster an international perspective and international understanding. To that end the Office of International Programs does the following:

• advises AUI undergraduates about study abroad and administers exchange programs;

• develops in cooperation with Academic Affairs and the President’s Office the University’s educational cooperation and exchange agreements and with selected academic institutions around the world;

• coordinates services for international degree seeking and exchange students as well as visiting scholars at AUI;

• works with the University’s Schools and Centers to develop and expand programs and linkages with new or established academic partner institutions; and

• administers special scholarships and endorses opportunities that promote pursuit of international experience.