American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
"One of the UAE's most internationally diverse universities, in Sharjah"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#258 (QS)
PSW VISA
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
About American University of Sharjah
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 and is a private, not-for-profit, independent and co-educational university based on American models, located in University City, Sharjah. It ranks 258th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up from 272nd in QS 2026. AUS is accredited in the US by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its programmes hold ABET (engineering and computing), AACSB (business) and NAAB (architecture) accreditation.
Rankings & Recognition
#258
Ranked #258 in QS 2027, up from #272 in QS 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
UAE Ministry of Higher Education / KHDA recognised
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
ABET (engineering and computing)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with American University of Sharjah's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1997
Founded
#258 (record)
QS 2027
University City, Sharjah
Location
Not-for-profit
Type
Highly international
Diversity
Popular Programs
Engineering
Architecture
Business
Computer Science
Arts and Sciences
Design
Application Details
Application Route
University online application
Intakes
September, January (some)
IELTS
approx. 6.5
Alternatives
TOEFL / EmSAT accepted (by uni)
Part-time work
20 hrs/week with MOHRE permit
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS Academic
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6.0 (6.5 for MBA, MA TESOL) |
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TOEFL iBT
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71 (80 for MBA, MA TESOL) |
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TOEFL iTP
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530 (550 for MBA, MA TESOL) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
95%
I-20 Processing
Student residence visa (uni-sponsored)
Post-Study Work
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Green Card Pathway
Golden Visa (GPA 3.5+, top grads)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Merit-based (university)
Career Outcomes
61%
Placement Ratio
Job-seeker visa (60-120 days)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Teaching Language — English
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
American University of Sharjah is located in University City, Sharjah, UAE, between Sharjah International Airport and Dubai International Airport.
Campus Details
University
City campus
On-campus
housing
Testing
Center (TOEFL/IELTS)
Campus Forecast
Hot summers
Warm winters
Desert climate
Low rainfall
Student Life & Housing
Housing
University hostel or private shared housing
Dining
Campus food courts; Indian food widely available
Health & Wellness
Health insurance required for visa
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural and career events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
International Students
Countries Represented
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition
Varies by programme (see university)
UAE tuition range
approx. AED 20,000-100,000+ / year
Student visa costs
approx. AED 5,500-8,500 total
Visa maintenance (some)
AED 2,500 one-time
Intakes & Deadlines
Main intake is September (Fall), with a January (Spring) intake for many programmes. Apply 2-3 months early for the visa.
Scholarships at American University of Sharjah
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Indian Class 12 (CBSE / ISC / state) with good marks, attested; IELTS approx. 6.5 or equivalent.
Postgraduate
Recognised bachelor's in a related field (GPA / % by programme); IELTS approx. 6.5.
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic
6.0 (6.5 for MBA, MA TESOL)TOEFL iBT
71 (80 for MBA, MA TESOL)TOEFL iTP
530 (550 for MBA, MA TESOL)Required Documents
Passport (6+ months validity)
Class 10 and 12 marksheets (attested)
Bachelor degree + transcripts (PG)
English test (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
Passport photos
Medical fitness test (in UAE)
Health insurance
Equivalency (MoE) where needed
Application Process
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Choose programme
Pick a programme at American University of Sharjah and check entry and English requirements.
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Apply online
Submit the online application with marksheets, passport and English scores.
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Offer & deposit
Accept the offer and pay the seat / tuition deposit.
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Entry permit
The university sponsors your student entry permit.
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Arrive & residence
Do the medical test, Emirates ID and get the 1-year student residence visa.
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Renew yearly
Renew the student visa each year (at least 45 days before expiry).
Campus & Location
American University of Sharjah is located in University City, Sharjah, UAE, between Sharjah International Airport and Dubai International Airport.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Computer Engineering
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Bachelor's
Architecture
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