Top 10 Reasons to Attend AIU

You can count on AIU to provide industry-current knowledge for today's in-demand professional fields.

At AIU, we take great pride in attracting students from around the world who are seeking a supportive learning environment to help them nurture and achieve their personal and professional dreams.

Here are a few of the reasons our university is the right choice for thousands of motivated professionals seeking to add to their academic credentials with a real-world, career-focused education.

A Regionally Accredited Institution of Higher Learning
American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of American InterContinental University. The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant noncompliance with a requirement or standard.

This umbrella accreditation includes the following branch campuses of the University: AIU Buckhead; AIU Dunwoody; AIU South Florida; AIU London; AIU Houston; AIU Los Angeles and AIU Online (originating in Illinois).
Experienced Instructors Offering Insiders' Knowledge
At AIU, you'll learn from instructors with real-world experience in the fields they teach. They'll share accumulated knowledge and offer relevant, meaningful support as you focus on your future and make plans for your career after you graduate.
Industry-Current Degree Programs
AIU structures its degree programs and course content to be practical and applicable in today's real world. Emphasis is on the development of skills and accrual of knowledge that will be helpful in the pursuit of your desired professional field.
An Experiential Approach to Education
We believe that in order to be meaningful in the real world, education must be practical in its delivery. That's why AIU emphasizes students' understanding of the knowledge, skills and experiences that will be expected of them as working professionals in their desired fields.
The Blended Learning Option
At AIU, we understand that many students have challenging schedules and real-world responsibilities like jobs, families and social obligations. That's why we offer students the option to conveniently combine classes on campus with courses online. This "blended learning" option opens up a world of new possibilities to students wishing to begin, continue or advance their current knowledge, skills and credentials with an industry-current degree.
Degree Programs in Today's Sought-After Fields
As the job market evolves, AIU will continue to develop curricula in the most in-demand areas of business, information technology, criminal justice, fashion marketing and design, media production, education, game design and visual communication.
A History of Successful Students
Our university is proud of the accomplishments of our graduates and the achievements of our alumni throughout the international business community.
A Team-Based Approach to Student Success
From one-on-one academic guidance on the part of advisors to tuition planning and career development assistance, students and alumni of AIU benefit from a personalized commitment to their ultimate satisfaction, success and achievement.
Technologically Advanced Learning Environments
AIU students can securely connect to the university network to access information, check email and communicate with classmates and instructors.
Experienced Tuition Planning and Financial Aid Department
Financial Aid Advisors are available to assist students in exploring the many options for paying for their education. Experienced tuition planning assistance is also available to all students at AIU.