American University of Sharjah
University in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a university in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah. It states that it is accredited internationally, and its students and faculty come from more than 100 countries. According to the QS rankings for 2026, AUS is among the top 300 universities in the world and has been among the top 10 Arab universities for 11 consecutive years.
AUS offers 33 majors and 49 minors at undergraduate level, 24 master's degrees and eight PhD programmes, combining liberal arts and professional degrees, through four academic units:
- College of Architecture, Art and Design
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering
- School of Business Administration
Admission is competitive, and some majors require specific secondary school subjects with at least a B grade. The university offers 17 types of scholarships and grants, assistantships and work-study opportunities for graduate students, and accepts study abroad students. Campus life includes more than 100 clubs and organisations and 33 sports teams.
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Admission
Admission to AUS undergraduate programmes is competitive, and admitted applicants confirm their place with a non-refundable seat deposit. Some intended majors require specific secondary school subjects with a minimum grade equivalent to B:
- Engineering and Data Science: Math and Physics
- Business: Math
- Science majors, including Computer Science: Math and a science subject
Math must have been taken within the final three years of secondary education, and physics or the science subject by at least Grade 11 (Grade 12 preferred).
Subjects taught
- Business
- Business Administration