American University in Dubai
| City | Country |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates |
Services
Housing services
With over 100 nationalities on campus, many of the international students find themselves moving away from their families for the very first time. Living on campus at AUD can provide a unique experience and opportunity for personal growth, allowing you to fully experience the non-stop buzz of university life.
Library services
The AUD Library supports the academic programs and research objectives of the University, and is open to students, faculty, staff and alumni of AUD. This rich academic resource aims to create a passion for the lifelong acquisition of knowledge within a collaborative learning space, and provide course-specific, research assistance to faculty and students.
ICT services
Making sure you stay connected, the IT Services department incorporates all aspects of the campus operations, providing equipment, advice and support, and allowing students and faculty to take full advantage of the University’s technology assets.
Medical services
The AUD Health Center, promotes, improves, and sustain a healthy campus environment by providing accessible, high-quality care, health supervision, and educational programs, which encourages AUD community to maintain their overall well-being, and improve student’s learning.
Student Life
Campus life
AUD is strategically situated next to Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, business communities that are home to such prestigious firms as Sony, Reuters, CNN, McGraw Hill Publishing, Microsoft, Oracle and IBM.
It is located fifteen minutes from the heart of Dubai’s financial and commercial centers and 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
All academic buildings are well equipped with the latest technology, which cater to the needs of the academic programs.
The Student Center houses indoor sports facilities, a barber shop, a beauty salon, a travel agency, a bank, a copy center, a bookstore, a supermarket, and food courts.
Sports facilities
From the highly competitive athlete to the regular fitness fanatic, Dubai encourages all fitness levels to get up and move, by offering a host of programs, facilities and competitive arenas to suit all sporting abilities.
Sporting spectators can also be treated to some world-class sport live on their doorstep with the likes of international cricket, motorsports, tennis, golf and rugby tournaments on Dubai’s sporting calendar during the cooler months.
Student clubs
Immersing yourself in student life on campus is vital for all-round development and we believe that extracurricular activities provide enrichment and opportunities for growth in areas other than academia.
The clubs and societies at AUD allows you to pursue a personal interest outside of the classroom, while helping develop your leadership skills, giving you a competitive advantage when the time comes for apply for jobs. We have a host of societies to choose from, and if you don’t see what you like then feel free to create your own!
Accreditation
All of the University programs have been formally accredited by regional and global independent bodies, to allow us to offer recognized, undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- UAE Ministry of Education
- Knowledge and Human Development Authority
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
- International Advertising Association
- ABET
- Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
- Council for Interior Design Accreditation
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design
- National Architectural Accrediting Board
