Chancellor's Message

Dr. Winfred L. Thompson Professor of History AUS Chancellor

Welcome to the website of American University of Sharjah. Our staff has designed this site to give you as much information about the university as possible, and you should find answers to most questions you may have.

Founded by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, American University of Sharjah is based upon American institutional models but is thoroughly grounded in Arab culture. AUS is affiliated with American University in Washington, DC. The university is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, 215 662 5606).

I hope you will find that this website reflects the kind of university AUS aspires to be. You will find information about admissions and registration, our undergraduate and graduate programs, and our faculty members and their qualifications. But, equally important, you can learn about the rich life of our students and find contact information for the people who can tell you more about specific fields of study.

You will discover that this university is a great institution offering a strong education. You will find students who share a belief in the value of hard work and the power of learning, and faculty who dedicate their professional lives to helping students achieve their personal and career goals. If you seek a university with quality academic programs and ample opportunities for extracurricular involvement, you should examine AUS carefully through this website. And, if you want to attend a university with high academic standards as well as state-of-the-art facilities on a beautiful campus, AUS will be an excellent choice for you.

We invite you to visit our campus and learn more about the benefits of earning an AUS degree. As a student or as a visitor, you will discover why we take such pride in this institution. Thank you for your interest in AUS. Let us know what you think. We would like very much to hear from you.

Dr. Winfred L. Thompson
Chancellor