American University of Sharjah

Top 50Under 50 University

Ranked within the world’s top 50 universities under 50 years of age by QS World University Rankings.

90+Nationalities

Represented

Students and faculty from more than 90 countries across the world.

100+Clubs and Organizations

Cultural, academic and community opportunity abounds.

60%of undergraduate students receive a grant and/or scholarship

In Fall 2024, 60 percent of all undergraduate and Achievement Academy students receive a grant and/or scholarship.

32undergraduate majors

equipping students with the skills and knowledge to excel in a variety of professional fields.

85+ Sharakah partner schools

AUS fosters educational partnerships with schools throughout the UAE, benefiting both teachers and students.
Find out more here.

18master's degrees

empowering graduate students to lead and innovate in their respective industries.

33Sports Teams

Our sports teams are invited to tournaments across the region, representing AUS in athletics, basketball, football, and much more. Go Leopards

5PhD degrees

 designed to drive research excellence and address global challenges, fostering academic and professional leadership.

 

Top 10for 10 consecutive years

Ranked among the top 10 Arab universities for the past 10 years by QS Arab Region University Rankings.

Top 5in the World for

Diversity

Among the top 5 universities with the highest % of international students (THE World University Rankings 2023)

88%Employability Rate

88% of those completing the 2017 Graduate Survey were engaged in full time work or study.

Events & Conferences

12
Jan
14:00

Welcome Session for New Students and Parents | Spring 2025

Venue: Routanda
Audience: New students accepted for Spring semester
18
Jan
17:00

Alumni Reunion Dinner 2025

Venue: AUS Plaza
Audience: AUS Alumni
14
Feb
17:00

Global Day 2025

Venue: Main Plaza and Main Auditorium
Audience: AUS Community, Open to the Public
16
Feb
10:00

AUS Open Day (Explore AUS)

Venue: Main Building
Audience: Sharakah Schools, Open to the Public
19
Feb
09:00

Hyperlocal to Global: Cultural Hybridity and Translation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Venue: American University of Sharjah
Audience: Open to the Public
22
Feb
10:00

65th World Continuous Audit and Reporting Symposium (WCARS)

Venue: Main Building
Audience: AUS Community, Registered Participants
22
Feb
11:00

Graduate Programs Open Day

Venue: AUS Library
Audience: Working Professionals / Degree Holders
16
Apr
07:00

Best Practices in Teaching and Learning Conference 2025

Venue: Lecture Hall A, B, Main Multipurpose Hall, MB Rotunda, Faculty Senate, LIB-011
Audience: AUS Community, Registered Participants
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