Ibn Battuta International Centre for Intercultural Studies

Advancing intercultural understanding through research, education, and global collaboration inspired by travel and trade.

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The Ibn Battuta International Centre for Intercultural Studies serves as a hub for scholars, students, and communities dedicated to exploring how travel and trade have shaped cultural traditions across time and space. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we bridge history, society, and global citizenship.

Our Mission

To advance academic and social understanding of cultural diversity through interdisciplinary research, education, and community engagement.

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Key Initiatives

Driving impactful programs that connect scholarship, mobility, and intercultural collaboration across borders.

Ibn Battuta International Conference

A global forum examining how travel, trade, and tradition shape cultural trajectories across civilizations.

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Cultural Exchange Programs

Enabling cross-border academic exchange that expands perspectives and strengthens global intercultural networks.

Research Grants

Funding interdisciplinary research on how travel and trade shape cultural interactions across time.

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Student Exchange & Faculty Enhancement

Advancing global learning through study abroad, faculty development, and collaborative intercultural research.

Supporting Academic Excellence

Research Support

  • Advisory services
  • Application workshops
  • Test preparation
  • Scholarship guidance

Research Support

  • Collaborative research partnerships
  • Academic workshops & symposia
  • Access to specialized databases and library resources

Explore Travel & Trade

Understanding travel and trade is essential for educational and business collaboration.

Networking events
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Trade practice workshops
Field visits to historical trade sites

Our Programs

Empowering communities through education, dialogue, and intercultural collaboration.

Public Lectures & Seminars

Inspiring dialogues with leading scholars on travel, trade, and global citizenship.

Workshops & Training

Practical learning experiences to strengthen intercultural skills and leadership.

Youth Engagement Initiatives

Creative programs that empower young generations to celebrate cultural diversity.


Featured Projects

Cultural Mapping

Documenting local cultural expressions and their historical contexts.

Intercultural Fellowship Program

Supporting emerging scholars studying travel and trade’s cultural impact.


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The Ibn Battuta International Centre for Intercultural Studies is dedicated to enhancing cultural understanding and global citizenship through diverse educational initiatives.

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