American University in Dubai

About Us

The university community believes it has a special commitment to support each individual’s goals. To this end, the university places emphasis on the educational, professional and personal growth of each student. AUD, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for international education. Programs, policies and activities are evaluated periodically and changed, as necessary, to meet the needs of the student body and the institution.

University Timeline

1995

Established by

Elias Bou Saab

2000

Moved to a new Campus

2000

officially licensed by the

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

2007

Received independent accreditation from the

SACSCOC

University Timeline

1995

Established by

Elias Bou Saab

2000

Moved to a new Campus

2000

officially licensed by the

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research

2007

Received independent accreditation from the

SACSCOC

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Faculty

Accreditation

Department of Architecture, School of Architecture Art and Design is in candidacy for accreditation of NAAB

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), with majors in Advertising, Digital Media, Graphic Design and Studio Art; and Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Interior Design

The interior design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation

The School of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

The Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering programs of AUD’s School of Engineering are accredited

The American University in Dubai has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

The Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.) program, with majors in Digital Production and Storytelling and Journalism is accredited

Colleges

Engineering

Engineering

The Civil Engineering Program at AUD provides the comprehensive undergraduate education required for private practice and public service in civil engineering, as well as continuing education at the graduate level. Over the past decades, the fields of comput...

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Business

Business

The School of Business Administration at the American University in Dubai is widely recognized by students and employers for its tradition of combining academic rigor with practical applications in teaching and research. The School aims to provide “jo...

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Education

Education

AUD acknowledges the most remarkable finding to come from the research on education in over ten years: more than any other variable in education, more than schools or curriculum, teachers matter most.

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Education

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Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences

AUD seeks to capitalize on the international nature of its host city of Dubai as well as the increasing international nature of existence for people around the world.

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Arts and Sciences

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Architechture, Arts and Design

Architechture, Arts and Design

Architecture centers on the artistic design and construction of all genres of edifices intended for human use. AUD’s architecture students are expected to carry out their creations based on a clear understanding of both the physics and characteristics...

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Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Communication

Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Communication

The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) was established in 2008 per the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for AUD to coordinate with various Dubai-based constituencies to insure the uniqueness of the School’s of...

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Mohammad Bin Rashid School of Communication

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