In principle, we approve admission of transfer applicants. To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants should meet the following conditions:

Courses taken more than five years prior to matriculation as anundergraduate student at AUS are not transferable. Furthermore, of the total creditsrequired for a degree, a maximum of 50 percent of the credits completed in residence atanother institution can be considered for transfer

Furthermore, the minimum required course grade(s) to consider for transfer is either a C or a B depending again on the type of institution the applicant is transferring from. The appropriate academic division at AUS solely makes the decision on awarding credits.

Early Admission

If you are in your final year of secondary school, you may apply for early admission by submitting official grade reports from at least the last two years of secondary education.

Admission offered to those who apply early is not considered final until students submit the following before being allowed to register for classes:

1. A recognized and official secondary school certificate or equivalent, showing successful completion of secondary education.
2.  And all other items as requested in the letter of admissions.

Regular Admission

 Students must submit the following:

1. Grades of the last three years of secondary education
2. Valid TOEFL score or valid IELTS score (if applicable)
3. SAT scores (If applicable)
4. Application form (a downloadable version is currently available here.)
5. A nonrefundable application fee of AED 400
6. Four photos
7. Copy of the passport
8. Copy of UAE ID card

Yes, we conduct institutional TOEFL exams for AUS applicants and non-AUS applicants. Tests that are currently available include:

• Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT)
• Institutional TOEFL-ITP (paper-based) 

For information about taking the TOEFL exam at AUS, please contact the AUS Testing Center at https:\\infodesk.aus.edu +971 6 515 1014 / +971 6 515 1111.

Yes! Admitted students scoring between 4.5 and 6.0 on the IELTS, or between 400/32 and 540/79 on the TOEF have the option to enroll in a special program to raise their score so that they may enroll in the Bridge Program. Registration in Bridge Program courses is determined by TOEFL or IELTS scores and placement test scores, if needed.

No, we do not conduct entrance exams. However, all admitted students who attain the minimum score or higher in the TOEFL or IELTS are required to sit for an English language placement test. The purpose of this test is to determine the level of English course in which the student will be placed.

Various placement tests are required by the different majors. Depending on their majors, students must take the placement tests according to the following:

1- GC: National General Secondary School Certificates(Arts or Science): Minimum required average is the equivalent of 80 percent ormore in the final year national exam, or 80 percent or more in best two years.

2- HS: American-style High School Diploma: Minimum 3.0CGPA (or equivalent) on a 4.0 scale (only subjects classified as academic areconsidered in the calculation of the CGPA). SAT scores are also required.

3- IB: International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Mustcomplete any six subjects, with at least three at the higher level.

4- LB: Lebanese Baccalaureate: Obtaining thebaccalaureate.

5- FB: French Baccalaureate or equivalent: Obtainingthe baccalaureate.

6- PK: Pakistani Board(s) Certificates: HigherSecondary School Certificate (Part II) required.

7- IN: Indian Board(s) Certificates: Senior SecondarySchool Certificate (12th Standard) required.

8- GR: German Abitur: Minimum average of three required.

9- IR: Iranian Certificate: Completion ofpre-university year required.

10- BR: IGCSE, GCSE, GCE: For an application to beaccepted for admission consideration, applicants must submit a minimum of eightdifferent IGCSE/ GCSE and/or GCE subjects with four C grades and four B grades,or higher. However, priority in admission consideration and the selection ofmajors will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements:

- Complete at least 12 years ofschooling; School Leaving Certificate must be provided showing last grade(year) completed.

- Complete GCE advancedsupplementary level (AS-level) and/or advanced level (A-level) subjects.

- Applicants with the highestgrades.

- Subjects must be from at least four different subject groups.Also, only subjects classified as academic by AUS (including arts andcreativity subject group) will be accepted for admission consideration.

To be considered for admission to AUS, a candidate must hold a recognized secondary school certificate with a minimum average equivalent of 80-85 percent in the final year of secondary education or an average of 80-85 percent in the best two years of the last three years of secondary school.  However, applicants with higher credentials will be given priority in admission consideration.

Applications for our master's degree programs are handled by the Graduate Admissions Office. For information, please email [email protected] or call 800 ASKAUS or +971 6 515 1000.

American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan realized his vision of a distinctive institution against the backdrop of regional history and in the context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary society in the UAE and the Gulf region.

American University of Sharjah is a not-for-profit, independent, coeducational institution of higher education formed on American models. AUS integrates liberal studies and professional education to give its graduates both breadth and specialization.

 To see a list of our undergraduate degree programs, please click here.