American University of Sharjah

About Us

Founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, the university was envisaged by His Highness as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. Consciously based upon American institutions of higher education, AUS is thoroughly grounded in Arab culture and is part of a larger process of the revitalization of intellectual life in the Middle East. We are an independent, not-for-profit coeducational institution that is proud of its role as a leading comprehensive coeducational university, serving students from the region and around the world.

University Timeline

1997

Founded by

HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi

1998

Designated as Cultural Capital of the Arab World

by Unesco

2006

AACSB Accredits

School of Business Administration

2008

Most prestigious conferences in the country

2009

Student Body crosses

5,000 mark

2012

MBA program ranked the best in Gulf Region

by Forbes Middle East

2015

AUS Alumni cross

10,000 mark

2018

Ranked in the top 376

By Quacquarelli Symonds

University Timeline

1997

Founded by

HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi

1998

Designated as Cultural Capital of the Arab World

by Unesco

2006

AACSB Accredits

School of Business Administration

2008

Most prestigious conferences in the country

2009

Student Body crosses

5,000 mark

2012

MBA program ranked the best in Gulf Region

by Forbes Middle East

2015

AUS Alumni cross

10,000 mark

2018

Ranked in the top 376

By Quacquarelli Symonds

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Accreditation

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the United States. This is the first program outside of North America to receive this prestigious accreditation. NAAB is the only organization authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture in the United States.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration as well as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business Administration
Accreditation
The university is licensed by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Accreditation
AUS is accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Accreditation
The bachelor of science degree program in computer science offered by the College of Engineering is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Accreditation
The bachelor of science degree programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering offered by the College of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Colleges

  • College of Engineering

    College of Engineering

    Its highly qualified faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and comprehensive undergraduate and graduate program offerings have made it the premier choice of the region's high school graduates keen to embark on a career in the dynamic field of engineering. O...

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  • School of Business Administration

    School of Business Administration

    At the School of Business Administration (SBA), we strive to provide high-quality, American-style business education. Our programs provide local and global perspectives, promote critical thinking and develop effective communication skills. Today's effective bu...

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  • College of Arts and Sciences

    College of Arts and Sciences

    It is the mission of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) to provide our students with an intellectual, cultural and scientific foundation for academic and professional education. We also equip our students with the mental and academic tools needed to bec...

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  • College of Architecture, Art and Design

    College of Architecture, Art and Design

    In the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD), we offer five undergraduate programs-architecture, interior design, visual communication, multimedia design and design management-and a graduate program in urban planning. The curriculum in all programs...

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Location

American University of Sharjah

Address:

American University of Sharjah, University City

Tel:

+971 6515 5555

Links:

https://www.aus.edu/