American University of Sharjah Ranking & Overview 2024

Name
Name (Non Latin)	الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة
Acronym	AUS
Founded	1997
Colours	Burgundy and white
Mascot	Leopard
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Video Presentation	n.a.; please submit an official American University of Sharjah general video presentation.

Address	PO Box 26666 Sharjah Sharjah United Arab Emirates
	Location Map and Satellite View
	+971 (6) 515 1000
	+971 (6) 515 2010

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following American University of Sharjah's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify American University of Sharjah's academic range and degree level offering.

American University of Sharjah: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on American University of Sharjah's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This American University of Sharjah's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at American University of Sharjah.

American University of Sharjah: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	Not reported	Not reported
International students	Not reported	Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has American University of Sharjah a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

American University of Sharjah's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

American University of Sharjah has more than 3300 international students.

Admission Office

PO Box 26666
Sharjah
(6) 515 1000

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

American University of Sharjah has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

American University of Sharjah is a private higher education institution.

Entity Type

American University of Sharjah is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

American University of Sharjah does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

University Services

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Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

Not reported

Academic Counseling

Not reported

Career Services

Not reported

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on American University of Sharjah's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

American University of Sharjah is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize American University of Sharjah as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Association of American Colleges and 麻豆原创 (AAC&U)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
Arab Society for Computer-Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global

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