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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: Where is AUS accredited?

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?

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: If an applicant meets the admission requirements except for the TOEFL score, can he/she still join AUS?

Q: Does AUS conduct TOEFL exams?

Q: Procedures for applying:

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: Can AUS students transfer to any other institution of higher education in the United States or another country?

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

Answer:

There are 12 separate campus residential halls for men and women. Residence on campus is optional and only available for full-time undergraduate students who have paid or arranged for the payment of their room, tuition and other university fees. Other student categories may be considered depending on the availability of rooms. Accommodation ranging from private rooms to double rooms is available.

Housing Fees for Academic Year 2012-2013(All fees are in UAE Dirhams.)

Type of Room

Per Semester

Per Academic Year

Private room
Single occupancy with private bath and kitchenette (men's and women's dorms)

14,900

29,800

Semi-private room
Single occupancy with a shared bath and kitchenette (men's and women's dorms)

10,550

21,100

Sharing room
Double occupancy with a shared bath and kitchenette (men's and women's dorms)

5,780

11,560

Single room
Single occupancy with a common bath and no kitchenette (men's dorms only)

5,560

11,120

Double room
Double occupancy with a common bath and no kitchenette (men's dorms only)

3,230

6,460

Other Fees

Utilities Service Fee
(Compulsory for all students residing in the residential halls)

140

  1. All new applicants are expected to submit a non-refundable pre-registration fee of AED 500 along with their Housing Application.

  2. A refundable Room Maintenance Deposit of AED 1000 is also required prior to checking in to the dorm. This is refunded at the time of final cancellation from the AUS dormitories. 

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?

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