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American University of Sharjah

American-style liberal arts education in the UAE.

AUS equips students like you to make a lasting contribution to the world we live in. Through distinctive learning, research, mentorship and scholarship opportunities, our graduates are now pushing the boundaries of art and design, engineering, science, social sciences, business and academia for a brighter tomorrow.
Because tomorrow matters.


Choose from 33 majors and 48 minors at the undergraduate level.

 What are you interested in studying? 

Tell us about yourself.

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Take it from the experts.

From excellence in teaching and research, to diversity and sustainability, AUS is recognized among the region's leading universities. 

QS Arab University Ranking-3

Top 10 in the Arab world

Among the top 10 Arab universities every year for the past 11 consecutive years (2026).
QS world rankings

Top 300 Universities Worldwide

Among the top 18% of ranked universities in the world (2026).
THE World rankings

Top 5 in the world for diversity

Among the top five universities with the highest % of international students (2024).
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First to be rated in GCC for sustainability

Earned a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System gold award for sustainability in higher education from AASHE.

"AUS has shown me
just how much
I am capable of."

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Katia Kanakri
International Studies Graduate | Sheikh Khalifa Scholarship Recipient | Peer Advisor | Student Editor | Music Enthusiast

"At AUS
I get to make a
lasting impact."

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Gulzar Basheer
Industrial Engineering Student | EcoRep | President, Student Sustainability Club | Winner, AUS Hult Prize 2020

 So what does your tomorrow look like? 

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