Program Overview

Academics

The American University of Sharjah offers a variety of academic programs and services to support student success.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Architecture, Art and Design
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Engineering
• School of Business Administration

Programs and Departments

The university provides various programs and departments for students to explore their academic interests.

Graduate Studies and Achievement Academy and General Education Program and Accelerated Master's Program and International Study and Exchange and Registrar's Services and Academic Support Center and Services and Resources and Meet the Faculty and Library and Summer Direct Enroll Program and Housing Information and Eligibility Requirements and Required Documents and Tuition Fees and Payment Guide and Academic Calendar and Catalogs and Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning and Faculty Senate and Academic Information

Summer Direct Enroll Program

The American University of Sharjah welcomes visiting students to direct-enroll in classes over the summer semester. Accepted students are welcome to register for any summer course, provided they have the appropriate prerequisites and there is space available within the course.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply as a summer exchange student at AUS, a student must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
• 550 TOEFL (80 iBT) score or 6.5 IELTS (Academic) score.

Required Documents

AUS requires the following documents during the application process:

• Official transcript.
• Enrollment certificate.
• Passport copy.
• Proof of English proficiency.
• Application fee of AED 300.
• Late application deposit of AED 800 (if applicable).

Tuition Fees and Payment Guide

Incoming study abroad applicants will be responsible for the following:

• The tuition rate for summer courses.
• Compulsory fees, including the application fee, health clinic, and activities fees.
• Housing fees (if applicable).
• Lab fees (if applicable).

Academic Calendar and Catalogs

The academic calendar and catalogs are available for students to plan their academic schedule and explore course offerings.

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning and Faculty Senate and Academic Information

The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning provides support for faculty to enhance their teaching practices. The Faculty Senate represents the interests of the faculty and promotes academic excellence. Academic information is available to support student success and academic planning.