AUS is an authorized testing center for the GMAT exam.

GMAT® exam is a standard test for predicting the academic performance for graduate management programs. The GMAT test measures the higher order skills appropriate for graduate management education.

Applicants are required to submit either GMAT or MBA Admission Test scores for admission to the MBA program at AUS.

TEST SCHEDULE

To view all available test dates, please open the schedule.

TEST FORMAT

The GMAT exam is comprised of four sections – Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative, and Verbal. At the test center, just before the exam begins, candidates can select the order in which they want to complete the sections. The total time allocated for the exam is 3.5 hours. Below are the details of the exams structure:

REGISTRATION 

Please visit https://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-exam/register.aspx for registration and exam information. 

Applicants are required to have their GMAT score reports sent directly to AUS by choosing “American University of Sharjah” during the School Selection portion of the exam appointment.

GMAT PREPARATION MATERIAL 

Preparation materials can be found on the GMAT website https://www.mba.com/global/the-gmat-exam/prepare-for-the-gmat-exam.aspx

TEST RULES AND REGULATIONS

No mobile phones or other electronic devices are allowed in the testing room. All other materials or notes must be left outside as well. Bringing any of these items into the test will result in your dismissal.

Candidates must arrive at the Testing Center at least 30 minutes before their scheduled appointment. The check-in begins at 9.30 a.m. Candidates, who do not arrive, or arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled appointment time cannot be accommodated.

Two optional eight-minute scheduled breaks are built into the GMAT® exam. The candidate must select the YES/NO button on the Optional Scheduled Break Screen.

REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION

On the day of the test, candidates must present their original, valid, signed passport or UAE National ID for identification purposes only.

The ID must include the candidate's name (in Roman characters), a recent recognizable photograph, signature (embedded signatures acceptable), and full date of birth.

If any of the above is not available on the day of test, contact the AUS Testing Center immediately.