Program Overview

Introduction to Ajman University Programs

Ajman University offers various programs for students, including study abroad opportunities and dual degree programs.

Study Programs

• Study @ AU
  • Why AU & UAE?
  • Student Exchange Program
  • Short-Term Programs
• Study Abroad
  • Why Study Abroad?
  • Student Exchange Programs
  • Dual Degree & Progression Programs

Dual Degree Program

3+2 Bachelor's – Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

The dual 3+2 Bachelor's – Master's degree program enables students to earn a B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Ajman University and a master's degree from Rutgers University, USA, with only one additional year of study.

How it Works

By the spring semester of the third year at Ajman University, students can apply for admission to the AU-Rutgers 3+2 Program in Electrical Engineering. Once selected, students will spend the fourth and fifth year of their studies in the USA. This program currently only applies to students in the Electronics and Communication concentration at Ajman University.

Program Timeline

By the end of the fourth year, students will be awarded the bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Ajman University. By the end of the fifth year, upon successful completion of coursework, students will be awarded the master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University.

Program Benefits

• Graduate study in one of internationally top-ranked universities, with award-winning faculty, cutting-edge research, excellent student and study facilities
• Outstanding graduate employability record
• Minimum time for completion of studies for two degrees
• Rich cultural and social environment within a thriving metropolitan center, and only a short driving distance from the city of New York
• Eligibility for up to three years of employment in the USA, after completion of studies, under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension, for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) graduates

Admission Requirements

Students in their third year studying for a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering in the Electronics and Communication concentration at Ajman University, with a GPA of no less than 3.0, can submit their application no later than the beginning of the spring semester to be considered for admission to the program.