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New Students (Applicants who have completed their high school level education must apply as new applicants)
AUS’s minimum admission requirements depend on the applicant’s type of secondary education program and certificate.
To make sure you have all the information and documents needed to submit your application, click here.
Transfer Students (Applicants enrolled in other universities, colleges or any institution of higher education must apply as transfer applicants)
Transfer applicants must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) as required by AUS for that type of institution.
Transfer of credit will be subject to AUS academic rules and regulations. For more information, refer to Transfer Admission section in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Returning Students (AUS Students in good standing who leave AUS for two or more consecutive semesters, inclusive of a semester of complete course withdrawal, must apply as returning applicants )
Returning Students are required to fill a Returning Student Form. Readmission will be subject to AUS academic rules and regulations. For more information, refer to Returning Student section in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Second Degree Students (Applicants with an undergraduate degree earned at another independently accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division and by AUS must apply as new applicants)
Applicants applying as Second Degree are not eligible to transfer any of the completed credits.
AUS’s minimum admission requirements depend on the applicant’s type of secondary education program and certificate.
To make sure you have all the information and documents needed to submit your application, click here.
Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at AUS are not eligible to apply for a second undergraduate degree at AUS.
Non Degree Students (Applicants who wish to enroll in courses at AUS without pursuing a degree must apply as new applicants)
Applicants who intend to apply as Non-degree students, should notify Undergraduate Admissions at infodesk
AUS’s minimum admission requirements depend on the applicant’s type of secondary education program and certificate.
To make sure you have all the information and documents needed to submit your application, click here.
For more information, refer to Non Degree Admission section in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Exchange Students (Students who wish to take courses at AUS in the context of a semester exchange program must apply as exchange applicants)
An exchange student is not formally admitted to American University of Sharjah but is allowed to take courses at the university in the context of a semester exchange program.
Exchange students should check with their home institutions about the transferability of AUS credit hours to their programs. For detailed information click here.
Transient Students (Applicants who have obtained their undergraduate or graduate degrees from AUS and have returned to take extra course(s) at AUS must apply as transient applicants)
Applicants must submit to the Office of the Registrar the complete Transient Student Application available here
In courses with enrollment limits, priority is given to AUS students. Normally, a student can register as a transient student for no more than one academic year. For further information, please contact the Office of the Registrar at [email protected]
Visiting Students (Applicants who wish to take courses at AUS for transfer back to their home institution must apply as visiting students)
A visiting student is one who is not formally admitted to American University of Sharjah but is allowed to take courses at AUS for transfer back to the student’s home institution.
Visiting students should check with their home institutions about the transferability of AUS credit hours to their programs.
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Applicants are required to upload clear scans of the following supplemental items (required documents) by logging in to apply.aus.edu
official secondary school certificate certified by the appropriate authorities*
Certificate of Equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education. This excludes Thanaweyya 'Ammah.
official grade reports of the last three secondary school classes certified by the appropriate authorities*
colored passport scan
colored UAE national ID scan (for UAE nationals and residents)
colored UAE residence visa scan (for UAE residents)
official letter stating completion or exemption of the Military National Service (UAE Male Applicants)
English Language Proficiency Test Scores (if available at the time of applying)
Applicants studying in the UAE are required to submit EmSAT test scores as applicable to the major.
All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of AED 400 plus 5% VAT. Transfer applicants are required to pay a non-refundable transcript evaluation fee of 400 AED plus 5% VAT.
* Unattested scans will be accepted to start the application process. However, applicants will be required to show attested original documents before enrolling at AUS. Applicants graduating from schools outside the UAE are to certify (attest) documents from the country of origin: attestation is required by the authorized educational authority, the country’s ministry of foreign affairs, and the UAE Embassy. Applicants graduating from UAE schools are required to attest documents from the UAE Ministry of Education.
Other requirements might apply based on an applicant's specific school system. The Office of Enrollment Management has the right to request any supporting documents.
Recognized Secondary School Certificates
Secondary school certificates are awarded either by ministries of education or by private schools and institutions. AUS recognizes certificates awarded by ministries of education. However, some countries award two levels of secondary school certificates. In this case, the university recognizes the higher certificate.
The university accepts certificates awarded by private secondary schools that are recognized by their host country. The university also accepts certificates awarded by recognized qualification authorities, international boards and national boards.
The UAE Ministry of Education requires enrolled students to obtain a certificate of equivalency for their secondary education certificate. To meet this condition, please refer to Certificate of Equivalency to check if your secondary education certificate requires equivalency and the process of obtaining it.
Admitted applicants must complete the following EmSAT tests as required by the UAE Ministry of Education. Applicants are encouraged to take the tests as soon as possible.
I. Admitted applicants applying for the Engineering Programs, Architecture, and Interior Design must attain:
Applicants who do not satisfy the minimum required UAE Ministry of Education EmSAT scores or their equivalents will be required to complete AUS Placement Test(s) in the relevant subject(s) and/or complete remedial course(s) in these subjects. Applicants who have completed IB, AP, A-Level, French Baccalaureate, or the equivalent, achieving the minimum listed grades will be considered for exemption from the relevant EmSAT subjects and Placement Tests.
II. Admitted applicants applying for the Business Programs must attain:
Applicants who do not satisfy the minimum required UAE Ministry of Education EmSAT scores or their equivalents will be required to complete AUS Placement Test(s) in the relevant subject(s) and/or complete remedial course(s) in these subjects. Applicants who have completed IB, AP, A-Level, French Baccalaureate, or the equivalent, achieving the minimum listed grades will be considered for exemption from the relevant EmSAT subjects and Placement Tests.
III. Admitted applicants who graduated from American High School, IB, and SABIS school systems and are applying for Art and Science majors must attain:
Following is a list of some common certificates and the corresponding minimum levels of performance required for accepting an application to AUS. These certificates and levels of achievement serve as guidelines only for admission to AUS and may change depending on the education system or school. Moreover, they may differ from other institutions or the standards that are generally accepted in an applicant's native country. The university may consider other types of secondary school certificates.
*Other requirements might apply. The Office of Enrollment Management has the right to request any supporting documents.
American High School Diploma
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum of B or 80% average in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11, and 12.
Applicants are also required to obtain SAT-Math score of 450 and above or EmSAT Achieve-Math result of 500 and above.
UAE National applicants are required to obtain:
British System
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
At least five GCSE/IGCSE subjects and two GCE (Advanced level or Advanced Subsidiary) subjects, and obtain a minimum overall weighted average of B, as calculated by AUS of all subjects and levels combined (Arabic Language and Islamic Education are not counted as part of the above number of subjects). BTECs are accepted under certain requirements and conditions.
Applicants must complete Year 13 of schooling (equivalent to American Grade 12). And must provide a Sequencing Certificate (Certificate of School Registration History), the last year of schooling should show year 13.
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum of 80% or more or its equivalent in the final year national exam, or a minimum of 80% or more or its equivalent in the best two years.
French/Lebanese Baccalaureate
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Obtain the French/Lebanese Baccalaureate in any of the three tracks: Literature, Economics & Social, or Scientific with a minimum score of 11 or more.
German Abitur
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum score of 7 in the final year.
Indian Boards
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum of 60% or more in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard), or 60% or more in the best two years.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Must be awarded the full IB Diploma with six subjects (excluding Islamic Education) with at least three in the higher level, and attain a minimum score of 24 points.
Applicants who were not awarded the IB Diploma but received the IB certificate can apply and will be assessed based on the provided high school credentials.
Iranian Certificate
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum score of 16 points in the pre-university certificate, or minimum average of 80% or its equivalent in the best two years.
General Secondary School Certificates (Thanaweya Ammah - Arts or Science)
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum average of 80% is required in the best two years of secondary education or 80% in the final public examination.
Nigerian
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum of seven subjects with an overall grade equivalent to 80% or more in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) results.
Pakistani Boards
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum average of 60% in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard), or 60% or more in the best two years.
Russian
Refer to the Academic Requirements section for requirements related to your major.
Minimum score of 4.0 in the final year (grade 11), or minimum score of 4.0 the best two years, contingent on receiving the Certificate of Equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education.
Applicants are requested to submit valid score reports from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT Achieve-English).
TOEFL and IELTS score reports are valid for two calendar years.
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The following tests are no longer acceptable for admission to the American University of Sharjah;
For Applicants Who Have Completed the American High School Diploma
A valid Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) report, or Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT Achieve-Math) report is required.
The UAE Ministry of Education requires all enrolled students to obtain a certificate of equivalency for their secondary education certificate.
For Students Completing their Secondary Education in the UAE
Applicants who earned their secondary education certificate from a private school inside the UAE should apply for a Certificate of Equivalency through their school. This excludes students from the UAE General Secondary School Certificate system (Thanaweyya 'Ammah).
For Students Completing their Secondary Education Outside the UAE
Applicants who earned their secondary education certificate from a school outside the UAE must present a Certificate of Equivalency for their secondary education certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education.
Please note that AUS is not involved in the equivalency process or decisions. Issuing of the Certificate of Equivalency is controlled fully by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Applicants who have applied for a Certificate of Equivalency but have not concluded the equivalency process by the time of registration will be given the chance to register for the first semester, provided that they sign the Conditional Admission Contract. Applicants selecting this option must present a copy of the MOE application receipt.
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