Program Overview

University Programs

The American University in Dubai offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, all of which have been formally accredited by regional and global independent bodies.

Undergraduate Programs

• Architecture (B.Arch.)
• Biology (B.S.)
• Business Administration (B.B.A.)
• Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
• Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.)
• Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)
• Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
• Game Design and Development (B.S.)
• International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
• Interior Design (B.F.A.)
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
• MMU International Progression Path
• Psychology (B.A.)
• Visual Communication (B.F.A.)

Pre-University Programs

• Summer Camp

Graduate Programs

• Artificial Intelligence (M.S.)
• Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)
• Education (M.Ed.)
• Innovation Management (M.S.)
• International Affairs (M.A.)
• Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media (M.A.)
• Urban Design and Digital Environments (M.U.D.D.E.)

Professional and Certificate Programs

• Center for Executive Programs and Professional Services (CEPPS)
• The English Bridge Program (Center For English Proficiency)
• Certificate Programs

Schools and Departments

The university is organized into several schools and departments, each offering a range of programs and specializations.

School of Architecture, Art and Design

• Department of Architecture
  • Bachelor of Architecture
  • Master of Urban Design and Digital Environments
  • Minor in Architecture
  • Autodesk Certified Professional
• Department of Interior Design
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design
  • Minor in Interior Design
  • Accreditation and Associations
• Department of Visual Communication
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication
  • Minor in Visual Communication
  • Visual Communication News

School of Arts & Sciences

• Department of International and Middle Eastern Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (B.A.I.S.)
  • Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA)
  • Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies
  • MAIA Latest News
• Department of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B. A. in Psy.)
• Department of Biological and Physical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Laboratory Facilities
  • Biology Latest News
• Pre-Medical Studies (Pre-Med)
• Center for English Proficiency
• Arts & Sciences Core
• School of Arts & Sciences Minors
• School News

School of Business

• Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
• MMU International Progression Path
• Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Master of Science in Innovation Management
• AUD / CIMA Agreement
• IAA Certificate in Marketing Communications
• Department of Finance, Economics, and Accounting
• Department of Management and Marketing
• Department of Decision Sciences and General Business
• SB Newsletters
• Facilities
  • AUD - IBM Center of Excellence for Smarter Logistics
  • EMBA Building

Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication

• Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies
• Master of Arts In Leadership and Innovation in Contemporary Media
• Facilities

Graduate School of Education

• Master of Education
• Newsletters

School of Engineering

• Department of Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Master of Science in Construction Management
  • Minor in Environmental Engineering
  • Minor in Structural Engineering
• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
  • Minor in Computer Science
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• School News

Certificate Programs

• AUD / CIMA Agreement
• Autodesk Certified Professional
• Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies
• IAA Certificate in Marketing Communications
• Intensive English Language Program

Program Overview

The Autodesk certification program is an industry-recognized qualification that can help designers succeed at any stage of their design career. Each Autodesk certification provides reliable validation of skills and knowledge, leading to enhanced academic success, accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and increased credibility.

Program Details

• AUTODESK CERTIFIED USER (ACU) CERTIFICATION AT AUD: The ACU certification is an industry-recognized credential that can effectively start students’ careers as designers, engineers, and makers. It enhances student college applications and resumes by providing evidence of competency and proficiency.
• Certification Exams: AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor, Revit Architecture, 3D Studio Max, and Maya.

Admission Requirements

• Undergraduate:
  • Requirements & Program Leaflet
  • Transfer Students
  • Forms
  • Undergraduate Catalog
• Graduate:
  • Requirements & Program Leaflet
  • Selection Criteria
  • Transfer Students
  • Forms
  • Graduate Catalog
• Certificate Program Requirements
• Visiting/Incoming Study Abroad Applications

Academic Calendar & Application Deadlines

• Course Schedule & Registration Deadlines
• Placement Exams
• Scholarships
• Visa Information
• Tuition & Fees

Research at AUD

The university is committed to producing holistic, creative, interdisciplinary, and transformative graduates for the sustainable advancement of society. Research areas include:

• Office of the Provost: About the Office, Academic Units, Academic Advising, Research at AUD
• Schools and Departments: Research initiatives and areas of focus for each school and department

Student Life

The university believes that university life extends beyond studies, taking students outside the confines of the classroom. Student life includes:

• AUD Campus: Clubs & Societies, AUD Counseling Services, Student Accommodation, Study Abroad & Exchange, Athletics Division, Alumni, Student Resources, AUD Discount, FAQs

Administrative Offices

Providing the highest quality support, the administrative offices include:

• Central Services: Communications, Finance, Health Center, Human Resources, Institutional Effectiveness, Outreach and Career Development, Registrar, Student Affairs, Student Recruitment and Admissions, Staff Resources, Office and Staff Directory