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About AUS

American University of Sharjah (AUS) — private non-profit university. It is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The higher education institution was founded not so long ago — in 1997 — which is why it is considered one of the youngest in the country. AUS is a member of MSA, AA&CU, ABET, RIBA, ACSA, NAAB, ASCAAD.

The university is among the top-370 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 613 position in the world.

AUS does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.

LocationSharjah, United Arab Emirates
Establishment year1997
Students4,476
International students3,603
Female students53%
Acceptance rate80%

Place in ratings

Rating QS2024#365
Rating THE2024#613
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AUS tuition fees

As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at AUS is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreigners, the tuition fee at AUS depends on the program and starts from 18,995 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.

Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.

Academic calendarSemesters
Financial AidYes
BachelorForeign20,994USD/year
MasterForeign18,995USD/year

Study programs at AUS

Physical Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Physical Sciences
Physics
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Economics
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Economics & Business Management
International Studies
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Mass Communication
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Psychology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Visual Communication
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Arts & Humanities
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
English Language and Literature
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Electrical Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Industrial Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Show all
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Chemistry
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Computer Science & IT
Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Economics & Business Management
Computer Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Multimedia Design
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Arts & Humanities
Accounting & Finance
Business Administration - Accounting
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Business Administration - Economics
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Business Administration - Finance
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration - Accounting
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Business Administration - Economics
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Business Administration - Finance
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Business Administration - Management
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Economics & Business Management
Show all
Medicine
Biology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Medicine
Chemistry
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Environmental Sciences
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Medicine
Physical Sciences
Psychology
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Medicine
Arts & Humanities
Architecture
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Design Management
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Interior Design
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Multimedia Design
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Arts & Humanities
Visual Communication
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Arts & Humanities
Other programs
Social Sciences & Management
Translation and Interpreting English - Arabic - English
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Arts & Humanities
Urban Planning
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time, part-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Education & Training
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Study modeOn campus
Study formPart-time
Study field
Education & Training
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Translation and Interpreting English - Arabic - English
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Social Sciences & Management
Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Study modeOn campus
Study formPart-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Physical Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Computer Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Mechatronics Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Chemical Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formPart-time
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Civil Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Engineering
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Construction Management
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Show all
Accounting & Finance
Accounting
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time, part-time
Duration18 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Finance
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time, part-time
Duration18 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time, part-time
Duration18 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Engineering Systems Management
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Finance
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time, part-time
Duration18 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Accounting & Finance
Master of Business Administration
Study modeOn campus
Study formFull-time
Duration60 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Mathematics
Study modeOn campus
Study formPart-time
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Physical Sciences
Other programs
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AUS campus

The educational institution has a suburban campus. This means that students study close to a big city and can quickly get to it by public transport. At the same time, this location allows you to create a close-knit student community, since all events are held on campus. The university students have access to the library. It is an integral part of learning. Students come here for educational literature or to do their homework. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at AUS. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

Campus TypeSuburban
LibraryYes

What to do after graduation

There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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