Quick Summary
Situated in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a private, non-profit established in 1997. Ranked #332 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 5950 students including 76% from outside United Arab Emirates. Known for strengths in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
AUS offers an American-style liberal arts education with international accreditations in a multicultural hub, consistently ranking as one of the top universities in the Arab world.
Subject Strengths
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringBusiness and Management
Founded1997
TypePrivate, Non-profit
Total Students5950
Intl Students76%
Faculty Ratio15
CampusSuburban
Campus Size316 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationCAA (UAE), MSCHE (USA), ABET, AACSB, NAAB
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#332
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401–500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Programs
PhD in Engineering Systems Management, PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, PhD in Business Administration
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Engineering Research Center, Biosciences Research Center, Materials Science Center
Research Centers
High
Research Output
CAA (UAE), MSCHE (USA), ABET, AACSB, NAAB
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRERequired for most graduate engineering programs
GMATRequired for MBA
SATRequired for undergraduate math placement and some curriculum types
ACTAccepted
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · June 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on strong high school mathematics scores for engineering majors and prepare a creative portfolio for Architecture/Design programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in United Arab Emirates Dirham
UG Tuition
AED100,000/yr
per year · AED
Living Cost
AED44,000/yr
per year · AED
PG Tuition
AED68,000/yr
per year · AED
Application Fee
$110
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
AED145,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · AED
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$8,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Architecture | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Business Administration | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Computer Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| International Studies | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$55,000
Average Salary After Graduation
84%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementMandatory for most undergraduate degrees with dedicated career office support.
Industry Connections
ADNOCEmirates GroupBee'ahDeloittePwCMicrosoft
Notable Alumni
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Sarah Al Amiri
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor sports complex, Olympic-sized swimming pool, football fields, tennis courts
Student Clubs
Over 80 cultural and interest-based clubs
Library Resources
Over 140,000 volumes, extensive digital archives, and 24/7 study areas during exams.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available