We understand that students undertaking our graduate programs are typically engaged in demanding, time-consuming careers. Our programs are designed to offer maximum flexibility, with part-time study and evening classes available.

AUS encourages and supports the research, scholarly and creative activities of its faculty and students. Graduate students have the opportunity to engage in important research that addresses some of the most pressing needs of society, business and industry, working alongside faculty members and publishing their work.

AUS offers a series of competitive graduate students assistantships and work-study opportunities, including graduate research and teaching assistantships. These offer not only financial assistance but also hands-on experience in teaching and research helpful to students interested in pursuing a career in academia. For more information, click here.

Our 350 full-time faculty hailing from the world’s best universities are dedicated to helping AUS students reach their full academic potential. Our faculty are active researchers who are uniquely positioned to deliver a rigorous graduate education in the GCC, as they combine a breadth of international knowledge with deep, regional understanding. 

With far-reaching associations with regional and international business and industry leaders, we  take very seriously the need to create work-ready graduates. Industry-based research is therefore at the heart of many of our graduate programs and our graduates are highly regarded by employers.

AUS is licensed and its degree programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates. AUS has been accredited in the United States of America by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 2004.