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الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة

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Overview

Established in 1997, the American University of Sharjah is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Sharjah (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Emirati higher education institution. American University of Sharjah (AUS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 26-year-old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Emirati higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Control Typeprivate

Entity

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name American University of Sharjah
Acronym AUS
Founded 1997
Colours Burgundy and white
Mascot Leopard
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Location

Address PO Box 26666
Sharjah
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة Phone Number +971 (6) 515 1000
الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة Fax Number +971 (6) 515 2010

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة'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 الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة'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 الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة.

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission information

uniRank publishes below some basic الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's admission information.

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

American University of Sharjah has more than 3300 international students.

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 26666
Sharjah
(6) 515 1000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة.

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Control Type Control Type

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة is a private higher education institution.


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Entity Type Entity Type

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة is a non-profit higher education institution.


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious to learn about the most common university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's main facilities:


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Library


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Housing University Housing

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


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's main services:


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Financial Aid 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.

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our guide to university accreditation and recognition for further information.


الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • 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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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of American Colleges and Universities (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 Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


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