American University in Dubai
University, Graduate school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a private university in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, located in Dubai Media City. It was established in 1995 and follows an American model of higher education. AUD is accredited in the United States by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and is recognised in the UAE by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). According to the university, it has over 2,000 students from more than 100 countries.
- Bachelor's degrees in architecture, business administration, communication, design, psychology, international studies and biology
- Bachelor of Science degrees in civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering
- Master's degrees in business, education, international affairs, media, construction management, innovation management and urban design
- Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
The academic year has a fall semester (September to December) and a spring semester (January to April), plus two summer sessions. AUD runs worldwide exchange programmes and accepts visiting study abroad students. On campus, the Student Housing Division manages residence halls, which are equipped for students with special needs, and students have access to a gym, a pool and other sports facilities.
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Programmes
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
- Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Civil, Computer, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Graduate programmes
- Master of Arts in Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Master of Arts in International Affairs
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Construction Management
- Master of Science in Innovation Management
- Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments
- Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching
Housing
AUD has on-campus residence halls managed by its Student Housing Division, with designated group study areas and access to the gym, pool and other sports facilities. Applications for a place are made online through the university's housing portal. The halls are equipped for students with special needs. Mattresses are provided; students bring their own bedding, towels and similar items. For short stays, there are several hotels near the campus.
Subjects taught
- Arts, Design and Crafts
- Interior Design
- Business
- Business Administration
- Communications
- Communications
- Computing
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Philology, Languages, Literature
- English Language and Literature (in Universities)