AUS Events for High School Students
American University of Sharjah (AUS) is always keen to provide great opportunities for high school students to engage and learn about the various disciplines that AUS has to offer. Experience the vibrant world of university life with our exciting events tailored just for high school students, from campus tours to insightful workshops and boot camps.
Explore our list of upcoming events.
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Time: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Venue: ESB, AUS
Audience: Open to UAE high school students in Years 11-13 or Grades 10-12
Are you ready to build intelligent robots, explore AI-powered automation, and dive into the world of cutting-edge mechatronics? This boot camp is your gateway to the exciting world of intelligent systems and mechatronics engineering! Get hands-on experience with robotics, coding and automation, guided by expert mentors. Design smart systems, work on innovative projects and unlock your potential as a future innovator!
To register, click here.
Time: 1:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Venue: ESB and CVE Labs, AUS
Audience: Open to UAE high school students in Years 11-13 or Grades 10-12
Industrial engineering is at the heart of the systems that are essential to our society. It deals with the optimization of systems and processes performance across various industries and service sectors. Industrial engineers strive to improve productivity and efficiency of systems and processes; eliminate waste of time, money, materials and other resources; enhance quality, reliability and safety; save costs; and maximize profit.
There are many reasons to choose to study industrial engineering. Graduates enjoy flexible career paths, are able to work in every sector, and possess a combination of technical skills coupled with business acumen. At AUS, students gain the knowledge and skill to work in the data analytics domain, develop well-structured approaches leading to innovative cost-cutting solutions, and take part in an industry-sponsored senior design project to address challenging real-life problems.
Learn more about this dynamic field of engineering and discover if this is the right path for you.
What to expect:
- Meet with faculty members, lab instructors, and students from the Department of Industrial Engineering
- View a selection of projects developed by industrial engineering students
- Get answers to all your questions during our Q&A session
- Tour our industrial engineering facilities and laboratories, and see our state-of-the-art equipment
- Discover our beautiful campus
- Learn more about our admissions process
Register now at openday.aus.edu.
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Venue: ESB, AUS
Audience: Open to UAE high school students in Years 11-13 or Grades 10-12
At this informative and engaging camp, you will:
• learn more about chemical and biological engineering
• discover the manufacture of products through chemical and biological processes
• enjoy hands-on activities in our state-of-the-art chemical and biological engineering laboratories
• enhance your communication and teamwork skills
• make new friends with similar interests
• receive a certificate of attendance
• enjoy an unforgettable campus experience at AUS
To register, click here.
For more information, visit www.aus-chebootcamp.com.
Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Venue: ESB and CVE Labs, AUS
Audience: Open to UAE high school students in Years 11-13 or Grades 10-12
At this informative and engaging camp, high school students will learn more about the latest digital technologies used in civil engineering, explore different specializations within civil engineering, participate in collaborative group activities and competitions, enjoy interactive and hands-on experiments, and engage with students from other schools.
For more information, click here.
Register here.
COMPETITIONS
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Main Building, AUS Audience: Open to UAE high school students
Educators and parents are welcome to attend.

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: ESB, AUS
Audience: Open to UAE high school students
At this informative and engaging competition, students will:
explore more about chemical and biological engineering
learn about practical skills in chemical and biological engineering
work collaboratively in teams
interact with students from other schools
enjoy an unforgettable campus experience at AUS
To register, click here.
Educators and parents are welcome to attend.
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This exciting competition introduces students to the exciting world of robotics and AI.
In this competition, students build and compete using small autonomous robots. Working with a starter kit, participants program a sumo robot designed to push its opponent out of the ring. Throughout the challenge, students develop practical skills in robotics and AI while strengthening their teamwork, strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Educators and parents are welcome to attend.
To register, click here.
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