About COIL

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What is COIL?

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a teaching & learning approach where students from different countries work together online on shared assignments. Participants build subject expertise, intercultural competence, and digital collaboration skills while engaging in meaningful exchange.

Why COIL?

  • Equitable global learning without travel.
  • Intercultural competence and communication in diverse teams.
  • Critical thinking & collaboration on real‑world tasks.
  • Career readiness for an international workplace.

COIL at AMU

Since 2019, AMU has developed a vibrant ecosystem of COIL collaborations across faculties and with partners worldwide.

Impact in Numbers (2019–2025)

  • ~60 international COIL projects delivered
  • 33 partner universities worldwide
  • 1,200+ AMU students engaged
  • 24 AMU faculty members involved
  • 28 international co‑teaching partners
  • Typical 6–8-week modules.

These figures reflect COIL activity coordinated through the AMU COIL HUB and collaborating units.

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