Frequently Asked Questions: Undergraduate Programs
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Undergraduate Programs FAQs
Q: When is the Admissions Deadline?
Q: Where and how can someone obtain information on AUS?
Q: Is there any office or agency that officially represents AUS overseas?
Q: Does AUS offers afternoon classes, part-time or correspondence programs?
Q: Does AUS provide residency visas for its students?
Q: How long does it take AUS to issue student visas?
Q: What are the majors offered at AUS?
Our College of Arts and Sciences offers the following majors:
- Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (BAELL)
- Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS) with concentrations in:
- International economics
- Arab studies

- Western studies
- International relations
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (BAMC) with concentrations in:
- Journalism
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (BSB)
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BSC)
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (BSES) with concentrations in:
- Environmental biology and ecosystems
- Environmental chemistry and analysis
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSMTH)
Our College of Architecture, Art and Design offers the following majors:
- Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
- Bachelor of Interior Design (BID)
- Bachelor of Science in Design Management (BSDM)
- Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design (BSMD)
- Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication (BSVC)
Our College of Engineering offers the following majors:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCoE)
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
Our School of Business and Management offers the following majors:
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BAE)
- Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration (BAPA)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a major in one of the following:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management
- Management information systems marketing
Q: Is AUS affiliated with any other American university?
Q: How do I apply for the Master’s program?
Q: What is the minimum high school average for admission?
Q: What are the secondary education certificates accepted by AUS?
Q: Does AUS ask for SAT I and TOEFL?
Q: Does AUS conduct entrance exams?
Q: Does AUS conduct TOEFL exams?
Q: Does AUS accept transfer students?
Q: How many courses does a transfer student have to complete before transferring to AUS?
Q: What is the minimum GPA required from a transfer applicant to be considered for admission?
Q: How long does it take to inform a transfer applicant about the number of credits to be awarded?
Q: What is the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred to AUS?
Q: Tuition Fees for Academic Year 2012 – 2013
Q: Housing Fees for Academic Year 2013–2014
Q: Payments
Q: Does AUS offer scholarships or financial grants to students?
Q: Are transfer students included in the Scholarships policy?
Q: Does AUS guarantee that accommodation will be provided to me if I apply?
