Mongolia International University
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Mongolia International University (MIU) is a private university located in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia
Mongolia
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Although Mongolia does not share a border with Kazakhstan, its western-most point is only from Kazakhstan's eastern tip. Ulan Bator, the capital and largest...

). MIU is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Mongolia and it is a 100 percent foreign foundation endorsed by the Mongolian government. All courses are taught in English and most of the faculty come from abroad.

History

In November 2001, MIU foundation committee established an international university in Mongolia under the approval and consent of former President of Mongolia Bagabandi. In 2002, Mongolia International University opened with 100 students. Dr. Dong Yeon Won was appointed as the first president of MIU.

In June 2006, MIU celebrated its first graduation ceremony. Also, in 2006, Mr. Oh Moon Kwon was appointed as the second president; and Dr. Dong Yeon Won as honorary president.

Academic

Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor
  • International Business Management (IM)
  • Information Technology
  • Biotechnology and Food Science (BT)
  • English Education (EE)
  • Fashion Design (FD)
  • International Trade (TR)
  • E-Business (EB)
  • Energy Resource and Environment Technology (ET)


Postgraduate Degrees

Master
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)


Moreover, MIU’s language institutes provide language education. The Language Education Institute, Mongolian Language and Culture Center, and PaiChai Korean Language School provide students with a competitive edge in English, Mongolian, and Korean.

Campus

Mongolia International University has established a multi-cultural campus of over six hundred students from seven countries include Russia, China, South Korea, Afghanistan, Nigeria. International students comprise 30% of the student body.

Student Life

Since it is a very small university there is a very good student community as well as several student run clubs.

Research and Development

  • Research Institute for Resource and Energy

  • Asia Bio-Resource Research Center

  • Art Research Center (ARC)

  • Genghis Khan Leadership Center
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