Admission Procedures

The American University of Sharjah places special emphasis on quality education. Applicants are considered on the basis of their qualifications regardless of race, color, gender, religion, disabilities, age or national origin. The most qualified candidates will be selected to fill the available places.

The medium of instruction is English and a good command of the language, both oral and written, is essential for students to be successful at AUS.

For admission consideration, secondary school grades and university grade point averages (if applicable) must meet the minimum established standards as set by the university.

Furthermore, applicants with previous university/college experiences applying to AUS as first-year students will only be considered if they were in good academic standing in their previous university/college, and if seats are available.

All admitted students are required to pay a 5,000 UAE Dirhams deposit to guarantee a seat reservation and a 500 UAE Dirhams dorm room deposit (if applicable). Both deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to others and must be paid before an established deadline.

The offer of admission, regardless of type, is valid only for the semester for which a student applies. If an applicant is granted admission for a certain semester and for some reason fails to register for that semester, the applicant may request, in writing, postponing admission for the following semester only. Admission consideration for the following semester will depend on available places and the established admission
criteria.

The university requires regular attendance at all classes, lectures, laboratory sessions and seminars.

1. Minimum Admission Requirements
   
2. Recognized Secondary School Certificates
   
3. Procedures for Applying
   
4. Documents Required for Admission to AUS
   
5. Program Admission Requirements
   
6. Proficiency Tests
   
7. Placement Tests