American University of Sharjah

Top 18%of universities globally

Ranked among the top 300 universities in the world (QS, 2026).

100+Nationalities

Represented

Students and faculty from more than 100 countries across the world.

100+Clubs and Organizations

Cultural, academic and community opportunity abounds.

17types of scholarships and grants

We offer a wide range of grants and scholarships for undergraduate students, as well as graduate assistantships and work-study opportunities for graduate students. Find out more here

33undergraduate majors

equipping students with the skills and knowledge to excel in a variety of professional fields.

170+ Sharakah partner schools

AUS fosters educational partnerships with schools throughout the UAE, benefiting both teachers and students.
Find out more here.

23master's degrees

empowering graduate students to lead and innovate in their respective industries.

33Sports Teams

Our sports teams are invited to tournaments across the region, representing AUS in athletics, basketball, football, and much more. Go Leopards

8PhD degrees

 designed to drive research excellence and address global challenges, fostering academic and professional leadership.

 

Top 3% in the Arab Region

Ranked among the top 10 Arab universities for 11 consecutive years (QS Arab Region University Rankings, 2026).

Top 5in the World for

Diversity

Among the top 5 universities with the highest % of international students (THE World University Rankings 2024).

#1in Employer Reputation in the UAE

Employers see AUS alumni as among the most job-ready graduates from universities in the UAE (QS, 2026).

Events & Conferences

2
May
08:00

Sharakah Schools Feud 2026

Venue: Online
Audience: Sharakah Schools
2
May
11:00

WIE Women Innovator Challenge 2026

Venue: ESB 0037
Audience: Open to the Public
4
May
13:00

Engineering Senior Design Projects Competition

Venue: Main Building Hall A and Rotunda
Audience: AUS Community
7
May
08:00

MENA Diasporas: Migration, Identity and Belonging

Venue: LIB 011
Audience: AUS Students, AUS Community, AUS Faculty
7
May
09:00

CASIC Workshop | MENA Diasporas: Migration, Identity and Belonging

Venue: Arada Lounge
Audience: AUS Students, AUS Faculty, AUS Staff
10
May
10:00

Seventh Chemical and Biological Engineering High School Competition

Venue: ESB Rotunda
Audience: Registered Participants, Sharakah Schools, High School Students
21
May
16:00

Graduate Programs Virtual Information Session

Venue: Online
Audience: Working Professionals / Degree Holders
6
Jun
10:00

Spring 2026 Commencement

Venue: University City Hall
Audience: AUS Students, AUS Faculty, Invited Guests
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