Rankings

AUS is among the top 400 universities in the world according to QS World University Rankings (2023). The university’s performance in these rankings is evidence of our continued commitment to excellence in teaching, research and contributions to our community.

AUS has been ranked among the top 10 Arab universities by QS Arab Region​ University Rankings every year for the past eight consecutive years (2023). We are a leader in the Arab world in providing academic and extracurricular opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and in advancing knowledge through teaching, research, scholarly activity and creative work. 

AUS is among the top 50 universities in the world under the age of 50 years according to QS World University Rankings (2021). AUS is one of the top young universities in the world and has achieved this status as a result of the accomplishments of highly qualified full-time faculty, exceptional students and talented alumni who have risen to positions of prominence in the region and beyond.

The AUS MBA program is among the top 10 in the Middle East and Africa region and among the top 250 in the world in the QS Global MBA Rankings (2022). Our MBA is among the world’s finest, preparing those undertaking it for success in a rapidly shifting global economy.

AUS has the highest ratio for international faculty in the Arab region according to QS Arab Region University Rankings (2023). AUS faculty represent more than 45 different nationalities, bringing with them diverse perspectives and a wealth of international expertise in their fields to provide our students with a truly global education.

AUS has the highest ratio for international students in the Arab region according to QS Arab Region University Rankings (2023). With students representing approximately 90 nationalities, the celebration of cultural diversity, tolerance and respect are at the very center of the AUS student experience.

• AUS is number one in the UAE and among the top 200 universities globally for architecture and the built environment, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2023). Faculty and alumni from our Department of Architecture are acknowledged leaders in the field and its students consistently distinguish themselves by winning major awards throughout the region and beyond.
• AUS is number one in the UAE and among the top 200 universities globally for art and design, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2023). Faculty and alumni from our Department of Art and Design continue to make an impact in art, design and culture in the region and beyond.
• Graduates who have studied architecture and design at AUS are the top choice for employers in the UAE, according to  QS World University Subject Rankings (2022). Alumni from the College of Architecture, Art and Design are behind some of the most impressive architectural and interior design projects in the region, including The Museum of the Future, The Dubai Twisted Bridge, La Mer waterfront development, and are leaders in the region’s cultural industries.

• AUS is ranked number one (tied) in the UAE and among the top ​200 universities globally for civil and structural engineering, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (202​3​). The Department of Civil Engineering is recognized throughout the region for the exceptional education it offers through undergraduate and graduate programs.
• AUS is ranked among the top three (tied) in the UAE and top ​300 universities globally for ​electrical ​and electronic ​engineering, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (202​3). In our world-class facilities, the Department of ​Electrical Engineering offers experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to prepare them for success in the real world .
• AUS is ranked among the top two (tied) in the UAE and top ​300 universities globally in the category of ​mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing ​engineering, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (202​3​). Faculty and undergraduate and graduate students from the Department of ​Mechanical Engineering are engaged in significant research that addresses the world’s most pressing issues.
• AUS is ranked among the top three in the UAE and top ​400 universities globally for ​chemical ​engineering, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2023​). The Department of Chemical Engineering offers students the opportunity to pursue specialized studies in vital areas such as petroleum engineering, renewable energy, environmental and water engineering, engineering management and biomedical engineering. 
• AUS is ranked among the top four in the UAE and top ​450 universities globally for ​computer science and information systems, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (202​3​). The Department of ​Computer Science and Engineering offers programs that are designed to meet future needs for computer science experts.
• Across all engineering majors, graduates of AUS are the top choice for employers in the UAE, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2022). College of Engineering alumni from both our undergraduate and graduate programs are highly regarded by employers across the region and the world.

• AUS is number one in the UAE and among the top 200 universities globally for accounting and finance, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2023). AUS offers students an outstanding environment in which to study accounting and finance, with internationally renowned faculty and some of the best on-site facilities in the region.
• AUS is number one in the UAE  and among the top 200 universities globally for business and management studies, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2023). For ambitious students looking to succeed in business, AUS offers outstanding educational opportunities supported by world-class facilities and faculty.
• Graduates who have studied business and management and accounting and finance at AUS are the top choice for employers in the UAE, according to QS World University Subject Rankings (2022). Alumni from the School of Business Administration are employed by some of the business world’s major players, including Emirates Group, Etihad Airlines, Google, Unilever, Boston Consulting Group and PwC.

AUS has been ranked among the top 5 on employer reputation according to QS Arab Region University Rankings (2023). AUS is one of the top 5 institutions from which employers source effective and competent graduates.

AUS has earned a Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) silver award for sustainability in higher education from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

We are committed to the conscientious use of resources that maximizes potential in the present and ensures continuity into the future. 

AUS is one of the top five institutions worldwide for community engagement in sustainability, according to the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) issued by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.