Welcome to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at American University of Sharjah!
Our department follows the American model, providing a comprehensive education in mathematics and statistics that equips students with the quantitative and reasoning skills essential for lifelong learning and success in their chosen fields. We are actively engaged in internationally recognized research and collaborate with the wider community through professional consultation, academic partnerships and outreach initiatives.
Alongside a diverse range of preparatory and general education mathematics and statistics courses available to all disciplines on campus, we offer programs leading to two degrees and three undergraudate minors:
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Minor in Actuarial Mathematics
- Minor in Applied and Computational Mathematics
- Minor in Data Science
We take immense pride in the achievements of our alumni. Many have secured competitive positions in local, regional and international companies across industries such as finance, media and beyond. Others have become dedicated educators at high schools and higher education institutions in the region. Several have pursued graduate programs at renowned institutions in North America and Europe, including Texas A&M University, University of British Columbia, University of Maryland, Cornell University, University of Lille and more.
Our commitment to disseminating mathematical knowledge is demonstrated through excellence in research, innovative teaching in a supportive learning environment, and service to the university and the wider community. Our faculty members possess diverse backgrounds and professional experience from leading institutions in the US, Canada and Europe. Their research findings are published in top-rated international journals within their respective areas of expertise. To learn more about our faculty, we encourage you to explore their profiles.
As a member of the American Mathematical Society, our department actively hosts and organizes professional international conferences, special events and seminar series. We consistently strive to enhance students' learning experiences by organizing student conferences and offering engaging public lectures. The Mathematics Learning Center provides free tutoring services for first-year and sophomore math students.
For further information about our programs, research endeavors and service activities, we encourage you to reach out to us or visit our department, located in the New Academic Building (NAB) within the College of Arts and Sciences. Thank you for your interest.
