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American University of Sharjah
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Applications for Fall 2027 are open

Where the world comes to learn

An American-style university in Sharjah, founded in 1997, with students from more than 100 countries.

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In 1997, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi founded AUS to bring an American education to Sharjah. Today, students from more than 100 countries share one campus.

Accredited in the United States by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and licensed in the UAE by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

About AUS

What do youwant to study?

33 bachelor’s degrees, 21 master’s and 8 doctoral programmes, taught in English across four colleges.

Popular: Architecture, Computer Science, Finance, Mass Communication

  1. College of Architecture, Art and Design

    Architecture, interior design, visual communication and multimedia design.

  2. College of Arts and Sciences

    Sciences, mathematics, economics, media, languages and international studies.

  3. College of Engineering

    Eight engineering and computing disciplines, from civil to computer science.

  4. School of Business Administration

    Accounting, finance, marketing, management and information systems.

  5. Graduate Studies

    Master’s and doctoral programmes, with teaching and research assistantships.

A day on campus

Three students walking down a campus staircase Students at work in a design studio Students in lab coats running an experiment Friends talking outside on campus Students crowding the club fair Students cheering in the sports complex Graduates celebrating in caps and gowns The main avenue and Main Building lit up at night

Rankings

How AUS ranks

Rankings and accreditation
  1. #1

    in the UAE for international outlook

    QS World University Rankings 2026

  2. Top 300

    universities in the world

    QS World University Rankings 2026

  3. Top 5

    worldwide for international student diversity

    Times Higher Education 2024

  4. 11 years

    in the top 10 universities in the Arab region

    QS Arab Region Rankings

Life at AUS

Clubs, teams, residence halls and festivals fill the hours between classes.

Students crowd a campus club fair

Clubs and organizations

Find your people at the club fair, every semester.

 Three students walking down a campus staircase

Student life

 Karate demonstration in the sports complex

Athletics

 A lounge in a residence hall

Residence halls

 Students in national dress on stage

Cultural events

Alumni spotlight

Hala Nasar wins theRosalynn Carter Fellowshipfor Mental Health Journalism

The AUS alumna is one of the fellowship’s 2026–2027 recipients.

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Hala Nasar recording a podcast

Beyond the classroom

Fund your studies, build a career here, support future students or reconnect with your classmates.

A graduate and a friend smiling at commencement

Scholarships and grants

Merit and need-based support for new and current students.

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Work at AUS

Faculty and staff roles at one of the region’s leading universities.

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Students at a campus celebration

Giving to AUS

Support scholarships, research and the students who come next.

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Graduates in caps and gowns celebrating

Alumni events

Reunions, talks and networking for AUS graduates worldwide.

Upcoming events

News and events

All news and events
The AUS researchers behind the patent

AUS secures third US patent for targeted breast cancer drug delivery

Award-winning AUS study finds high public trust may not translate into household flood preparedness

SBA recognizes 600 students for academic excellence at Dean’s List ceremony

Open Day for Fall 2027 applicants

College of Engineering wins the overall title at AUS Battle of the Colleges 2026
Aerial view of the AUS campus and its central fountain avenue

See the campusfor yourself

Book a visit with the admissions team, or take the 360° tour from wherever you are.

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