Mongolia International University

Mongolia International University
Motto Educating Tomorrow's Global Leaders
Type Private
Established 2002
Chancellor Dr. Oh-Moon Kwon (2nd)
Academic staff
70
Administrative staff
120
Undergraduates 800 (2016)
Location Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Website http://www.miu.edu.mn

Mongolia International University (MIU) is a private university located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. MIU is accredited by the Ministry of Education in Mongolia and it is a 100 percent foreign foundation endorsed by the Mongolian government. All of its courses are taught in English, and almost all of the faculty come from abroad.

MIU has 1,000 students in eight academic departments and four affiliated institutions. There are 54 full-time faculty and three adjunct faculty members from eleven countries (USA, Korea, China, India, Spain, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore, England, Malaysia, and Romania). MIU has a 12.7:1 student to faculty ratio.

History

In November 2001, the MIU Foundation Committee established an international university under the consent of former President of Mongolia Natsagiin Bagabandi. In 2002, Mongolia International University opened with 66 students, 36 in the Department of International Business Management and 30 in the Department of Information Technology. Dr. Dong Yeon Won was appointed as the first president of MIU.

From 2003 to 2006, MIU established more departments and research centers, including the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Department of English Education, and Graduate Program in TESOL. In June 2006, MIU celebrated its first graduation ceremony, and Dr. Oh-Moon Kwon was appointed as the second president; and Dr. Dong Yeon Won as honorary president. Also in 2006, the Language Education Institute (LEI) was established.

Over the years, more academic programs became available such as the Department of Fashion Design, Department of Energy Resource and Environmental Technology, Department of Hotel Management, Truman Graduate School of Public Affairs, Art Research Center (ARC), and Mongolian Language & Culture Center (MLCC). In 2009, MIU established an international secondary school called Mongolia International School (MIS), which is now Mongolia Itgel High School.

Starting Fall 2016, incoming freshmen will be able to study in three newly opened academic programs: Department of Music Education, Department of Tourism Management, and School of Media and Communication (SMC).

Academics

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Language Education

Campus

MIU main building

About 30% of the students are international students from USA, Russia, Korea, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

The majority of students commute to the university from their homes in Ulaanbaatar. For international students, housing options include renting local non-MIU apartments or living in the MIU dormitory.

Library Stacks

The MIU dormitory complex is located off-campus and houses up to approximately 100 students. Dormitory rooms accommodate two to three students depending on the size of the room. When dormitory capacity is limited, freshmen are given first priority. Several faculty and staff also live at the dormitory and serve as residential advisors.

MIU operates a cafeteria-style dining facility on campus. Meals and snacks are served every weekday to students and to faculty. Lunch menu options include Mongolian and Korean dishes. On campus, there is a Gilgal Cafe that serves coffee, tea, and baked goods.

Student Life

From performing arts to sports competitions to social events, each activity offers opportunities for students and faculty members to build MIU into a tight-knit community.

Student cafeteria
MIU staff lounge
Student Gym

Affiliated organizations

Research and Development

Coordinates: 47°54′50″N 106°58′28″E / 47.9138°N 106.9744°E / 47.9138; 106.9744

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