Dubai, UAE
One of Dubai's oldest private universities, teaching an American-style liberal arts curriculum.
Founded in 1995, American University in Dubai was one of the first private universities in the emirate, and it follows an American-style liberal arts curriculum accredited in the US (Middle States Commission on Higher Education). It's particularly known for Architecture, Interior Design and Mass Communication.
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BBB (A Level) · IB 26
Solid tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
AED 40,000–AED 60,000/yr
mid tier for UAE — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
English
campus campus, Dubai
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or AUD's financial aid office.
UAE scholarship access varies sharply by institution type: some private universities have genuinely need-blind, full-need-met admission for all students regardless of nationality, while federal universities' funding is largely reserved for Emirati citizens (see the citizenship/PR fee note above).
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Business Administration
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended
Architecture
⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation
Typical entry: Portfolio
Interior Design
⏱️ Typical duration: Often longer than a standard Bachelor's — commonly a 3-year Bachelor's plus a further 2-year Master's for full professional accreditation
Typical entry: Portfolio
Mass Communication
⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years
Engineering
⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics
Durations are typical for UAE — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overall
Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
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Build my UAE shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to AUD as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, AUD expects around BBB at A Level or 26 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for AUD's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on AUD's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at AUD typically falls in the AED 40,000–AED 60,000/yr range (mid tier for UAE). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not AUD's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
AUD follows UAE's typical intake calendar: September, January, with applications generally due rolling — apply at least 2–3 months before your intended intake. Always verify the exact date on AUD's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
UAE universities, including AUD, typically ask international applicants for 6.0–6.5 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.
One of Dubai's oldest private universities, teaching an American-style liberal arts curriculum. Founded in 1995, American University in Dubai was one of the first private universities in the emirate, and it follows an American-style liberal arts curriculum accredited in the US (Middle States Commission on Higher Education). It's particularly known for Architecture, Interior Design and Mass Communication.
Yes — AUD accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UAE University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against AUD and every other UAE university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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