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American University of Sharjah

Sharjah, UAE

A sleek modern desert-campus building of honey-toned stone and glass with geometric shading screens, palms and a reflecting pool.

A private, English-medium university in Sharjah offering an American-model curriculum across engineering, architecture and design, arts and sciences, and business. It awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, with merit- and need-based scholarships available.

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Full admissions guideHow to Get Admission in American University of Sharjah8 min read · verified 14 June 2026

Location

Sharjah

Established

1997

Degree levels

Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Instruction

English-taught

Rankings

Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.

How to apply

Direct via AUS

Admission tests

Requirements change from one intake to the next — confirm the current ones on American University of Sharjah’s official site (opens in a new tab) before you apply.

Applying to universities in the Middle East

Application platform
Direct via university
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) · Spring (Jan)
Student visa
Student Residence Visa
Working while studying
Generally restricted; some universities permit on-campus work.

Official sources: UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research · Study in Saudi — Saudi Ministry of Education. Visa and work rules change — verify on the official source before relying on them.

Popular fields of study

EngineeringArchitecture, Art and DesignBusiness AdministrationComputer ScienceArts and Sciences
Visit official website

Source: American University of Sharjah official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.

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