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About AIU

WHO WE ARE?

Albukhary International University (AIU) is a private nonprofit education institution, a fully residential campus with state-of-the-art facilities. It provides a conducive living and learning environment for self-discovery, nurturing relationships and building understanding on global issues. At AIU, students are exposed to a holistic educational approach through a combined academic and social engagement programme which is carried out throughout the study period.

Designed and constructed on a 45 acres (18 hectares) site, the AIU campus is located near the city of Alor Setar, the capital of the State of Kedah in the north of Malaysia. The inspiring architectural splendor of the University campus is one that mirrors the centers of learning of yesteryears. AIU is also diverse, with students from over 40 nationalities, embodying the concept of “Inspiring Minds” as the core ethos and tagline of the University.

Vision

Innovating solutions that promote the convergence of ideas towards a sustainable world.

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Mission

Provides opportunity to serve humanity through social business in a redesigned learning environment.

ACE-SEDI

AIU Centre of Excellence in Socio-Economic Development and Innovation (ACE-SEDI)


At the core of its mission to become a distinguished institution in the ‘Social Business’, AIU is focused on establishing ACE-SEDI, an interdisciplinary research hub. This dynamic research entity is dedicated to advancing scholarly endeavours and fostering collaboration, networking, and community engagement. Through ACE-SEDI, AIU aims to stimulate innovative initiatives that transcend traditional boundaries. Collaborating closely with the AIU-Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC), ACE-SEDI will be pivotal in spearheading applied programs aligned with the 3Zeros mission. By harnessing collective expertise and resources, these collaborative efforts seek to drive meaningful impact and sustainable change within social entrepreneurship and business innovation.

Who is Muhammad Yunus?

Muhammad Yunus

Professor Muhammad Yunus is a Nobel Peace Laureate known for his pioneering work in microfinance and social business, empowering millions worldwide.

What is Social Business?

Social Business

A social business, as defined by Professor Muhammad Yunus, is a business created to solve social issues in a financially sustainable way. A social business is established primarily to pursue social or environmental goals rather than personal economic gain. The unique feature of social business is that it generates profit from social work and uses it to sustain itself. Overall, with a no-loss-no-dividend concept and impact-driven motive, the social business model prioritizes benefit maximization.

3ZERO Club at AIU

The 3ZERO CLUB is an initiative towards achieving the Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus’s vision of creating a world of three zeros — zero net carbon emission, zero wealth concentration for ending poverty, and zero unemployment by unleashing entrepreneurship in all. Compliment with the 8-Hour Rule by AIU, the 3ZERO CLUB activities in AIU allow the students and staff to fulfil the 8-hour contribution to society (by helping others in need).

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AIU - YSBC

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A Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC) is a hub for social business in universities worldwide, following the principles of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. YSBCs are set in collaboration through an agreement between Yunus Centre and the university to spread the concept and practice of social business among university students and researchers. As of July 2024, 109 Yunus Social Business Centers have been set up across the globe. AIU has established its own YSBC in 2019, together with the six(6) YSBC in Malaysia, namely UKM, UPM, USM, UTP, INTI International University, and SUNWAY University.


In 2023, the AIU-YSBC partnered with YSBC Dhaka to co-host the 13th Social Business Day on July 27-28 and the Academia Dialogue and 3ZERO Convention on July 29 in Langkawi.

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A World of Three Zeros

COLLABORATORS

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