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American University of Sharjah

American-style liberal arts education in the UAE.

For 25 years, AUS has been equipping 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 28 majors and 45 minors at the undergraduate level.

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

Top 10 in the Arab world

Ranked among the top ten Arab universities every year for the past eight consecutive years (2023).

Top 50 under 50 university

Ranked among the world's top 50 universities under 50 years of age (2021).

Top 5 in the world for diversity

Among the top five universities with the highest % of international students (2022).

First in the GCC to be rated for sustainability

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

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Financial Grants and Scholarships

Did you know that two out of three AUS students receive some form of financial grant or scholarship? This means that we attract the best and brightest students in the region, creating environment in which excellence is highly valued and rewarded.

Vibrant Campus and Student Life

On our 123-ha full-service campus, AUSers enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a wide range of extracurricular activities, with 80 student clubs and 28 sports teams. Known for our global diversity, our students proudly represent approximately 90 different nationalities.

Supportive Environment

Whether they're being mentored by a Peer Leader or attending one of our many First Year Experience events, new AUSers get the very best start to their university experience.

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

Katia Kanakri

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

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

Gulzar Basheer

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

Discover

American University of Sharjah

American-style liberal arts education in the UAE.

Choose from 28 majors and 45 minors at the undergraduate level.

What are you interested in studying?