AIUB provides equality, diversity and inclusion policy through theses policies:

AIUB Non-discrimination Policy

https://www.aiub.edu/administration/institutional-policy/aiub-non-discrimination-policy

The commitment of the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) to the most fundamental principles of human dignity, equality of opportunity and academic freedom requires that decisions involving students and employees be based on individual merit and be free from all forms of discrimination.

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) will not engage in or endorse discrimination or harassment against any students and employees because of religion, race, color, age, disability, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation including gender identity.

This nondiscrimination policy applies to student admissions, employment, access to and engagement in the university programs and activities.

The complaint and grievance procedures of AIUB provide student and employees with the methods for the resolution of complaints that allege a violation of this statement. All such inquiries or complaints are to addressed and acted by the appropriate office (Office of Student Affairs for students and the Office of the Human Resources for employees).

Non-Discriminatory Admission Policy

https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-non-discriminatory-admission-policy

AIUB admits qualified and selected students of any age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, underrepresented groups, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.

AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of:

• Age
• Gender or gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Race
• Disability
• Color
• Religion
• National or ethnic groups
• Underrepresented groups
• Under privileged groups
• Non-traditional Students*

in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other programs.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group

https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-underrepresented-group-

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.

AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society.

Admission application of applicants coming from the underrepresented group will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Admission applicants under this category must submit relevant documents that can verified to identify their status of the underrepresented group.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
• for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
• for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
• Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration in support of the application.
• The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Admission Policy for Students with Disability

https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-students-with-disability

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.

AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society.

Admission application of candidates with disability will be assessed based on the following criteria:

AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of:

• Admission applicants under this category must meet the disability criteria as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
• for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
• for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
• Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on the availability of adequate campus facilities to overcome the type of disability.
• The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.