The Asian Institute of Technology, an international organization boasting a diverse student body hailing from over 40 countries, is committed to addressing several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), as well as other related SDGs.

One pivotal aspect of our commitment to these goals is ensuring food security on our campus. We take pride in the provision of ample food stalls, located in the cafeteria and various other restaurants and food shops across our premises. These establishments prioritize offering nutritious meals at affordable prices and with at least 1 meal as low as 35 B at every shop as an intervention to prevent or alleviate hunger among students and staff. Our primary aim is to guarantee that all students and employee have easy access to nourishing food options that cater to their individual preferences.

Furthermore, we recognize the importance of supporting our students in managing their living and food expenses. To this end, we extend accommodation and food allowances to over 35% of our students, primarily through various scholarship programs. Remarkably, 10 to 15% of these recipients hail from low-income and low-middle-income countries, aligning with the objective of leaving no one behind.

To further bolster Student and staff hunger interventions, more than 80% of the students and staff accommodation has cooking facility/pantries in every dorm and many affordable food groceries shops and vending machines are provided on campus (for more details click here)

To bolster the financial well-being of our students, we also provide a separate living allowance of 7,500 B per month to 40 students annually, amounting to 3.6 million B in total, through our student assistantship pool jobs. Additionally, for the remaining students, we offer a plethora of short-term and long-term technical, research, and teaching student assistantship positions. These positions come with competitive salaries ranging from 6,000 B to 24,000 B per month. This comprehensive approach to student support encompasses more than 400 contracts per year, effectively aiding students in covering their living expenses and financial needs.  Our multifaceted approach ensures that students from diverse backgrounds can access affordable, nutritious food and receive financial assistance to secure their well-being while pursuing their education.