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?
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
Payments to the AUS cashier are accepted in the following forms:
- cash in UAE Dirhams only
- current dated UAE Dirhams check drawn on a UAE located bank
- bank draft in UAE Dirhams, payable to American University of Sharjah
- debit cards and all major credit cards (card payments are subject to handling fees)
- cash deposits or direct transfers to Sharjah Islamic
- Bank account number 0029-200170-001, Swift Code NBSHAEAS
* Please ensure that the student's name as spelled in the passport and his/her AUS ID number are noted in the transfer and/or on bank deposit slips.
** Please fax the transfer confirmation and/or the bank deposit slip to the Student Accounts Department at +971 6 515 2190.
For further information, please contact the Student Accounts Department at +971 6 515 2233 or +971 6 515 2282, or e-mail: studentaccounts@aus.edu
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?
