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Private non-profit university ยท ๐Ÿ“ Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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American University of Sharjah

American-model liberal arts and engineering campus twenty minutes from Dubai.

Established
1997
Levels
Undergraduate ยท Postgraduate
Courses listed
6

Photo: Basil D Soufi ยท CC BY-SA 3.0

About AUS

AUS teaches a US-style curriculum on a purpose-built campus in Sharjah's University City, with US regional accreditation and ABET-accredited engineering, drawing students from around ninety nationalities.

It sits twenty minutes from Dubai's job market, degrees are recognised for graduate study in the US and UK, and the UAE's green-visa and golden-visa routes make staying on after graduation more realistic than it once was.

Why students choose it

  • US regional accreditation and ABET-accredited engineering degrees
  • Around ninety nationalities on one residential campus
  • Twenty minutes from Dubai's employer base
  • Merit and President's scholarships for strong international applicants

Intakes

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 2026
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2027

Planning to study in the UAE? Read the United Arab Emirates student visa guide for work rights and proof-of-funds requirements.

Courses at AUS

6 programmes we place students into, with entry requirements, intakes and indicative fees.

Business & Management

Business & Management
Undergraduate4 years

BSBA Business Administration

American University of Sharjah

Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Indicative tuition
AED 95,000 / year
Business & Management
Postgraduate2 years

MBA Master of Business Administration

American University of Sharjah

Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Indicative tuition
AED 120,000 / year

Computer Science & IT

Computer Science & IT
Undergraduate4 years

BS Computer Science

American University of Sharjah

Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Indicative tuition
AED 95,000 / year

Engineering

Engineering
Undergraduate4 years

BS Civil Engineering

American University of Sharjah

Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Indicative tuition
AED 98,000 / year

Media, Film & Arts

Media, Film & Arts
Undergraduate4 years

BA Mass Communication

American University of Sharjah

Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Indicative tuition
AED 92,000 / year

Social Sciences

Social Sciences
Undergraduate4 years

BA International Studies

American University of Sharjah

Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Indicative tuition
AED 92,000 / year

American University of Sharjah: your questions, answered

What courses can I study at American University of Sharjah?

We currently list 6 programmes at American University of Sharjah across Business & Management, Computer Science & IT, Engineering, Media, Film & Arts, Social Sciences. Levels available are Undergraduate, Postgraduate. Your counsellor can also request programmes not listed here.

When are the intakes at American University of Sharjah?

Current intakes are August 2026, January 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives the widest choice of places and scholarships. Your counsellor confirms exact deadlines for your chosen course.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.