American University in Dubai: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4388 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1532 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #9 of 66 | In the United Arab Emirates |
| #2 of 36 | In Dubai |
| #2438 of 3,540 | For Communications and Public Relations |
Quick Review
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- aud.edu
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 27%*
* The American University in Dubai is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May); also summer sessions (May-June; July-August) |
Research profile
American University in Dubai has published 988 scientific papers with 10,207 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Business, Political Science, Law, Geography and Cartography, and Biology.
American University in Dubai majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 8 |
| 2004 | 12 | 5 |
| 2005 | 17 | 22 |
| 2006 | 7 | 39 |
| 2007 | 14 | 42 |
| 2008 | 14 | 56 |
| 2009 | 30 | 72 |
| 2010 | 20 | 110 |
| 2011 | 30 | 127 |
| 2012 | 22 | 135 |
| 2013 | 36 | 202 |
| 2014 | 36 | 260 |
| 2015 | 45 | 303 |
| 2016 | 68 | 388 |
| 2017 | 67 | 457 |
| 2018 | 83 | 539 |
| 2019 | 58 | 636 |
| 2020 | 71 | 967 |
| 2021 | 57 | 1141 |
| 2022 | 55 | 1216 |
| 2023 | 91 | 1551 |
| 2024 | 144 | 1804 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 46,200 per semester (undergraduate); 3,990-4,200 per credit (graduate) (AED) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 46,200 per semester (undergraduate); 3,990-4,200 per credit (graduate) (AED) |
The American University in Dubai has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by American University in Dubai.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Graphic Design, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Interior Design, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Photography, Visual Arts |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Business Administration |
Notable alumni
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Maktoum bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is an Emirati royal and politician who serves as minister of finance of the United Arab Emirates, deputy ruler of Dubai and chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated. He was named as deputy ruler in February 2008 when his elder brother Hamdan was made crown prince. He served as deputy ruler alongside his uncle Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum until the latter's death in March 2021. Since then until 2023, he was the sole deputy ruler under his father Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's reign. In April 2023, his younger brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Maktoum was also named deputy ruler. In September 2021, he was appointed deputy prime minister and finance minister of the UAE.
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Omar Al Olama
- Occupations
- civil servantpolitician
- Biography
-
Omar Sultan Al Olama is Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications in the United Arab Emirates. He was appointed in October 2017 by Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The UAE was the first country to appoint a minister for artificial intelligence.
American University in Dubai faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Interior Design | Interior Design |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Visual Communication | Communication Studies |
| School : Arts and Sciences | Arabic, Art Education, Art History, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, French, Islamic Studies, Literature, Mathematics, Middle Eastern Studies, Psychology, Spanish, Writing |
| School : Business Administration | Business Administration, Marketing |
| School : Communication Studies | Communication Studies |
| School : Education | Education |
| School : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | AUD الجامعة الأمريكية في دبي |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Accreditation | Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education |
| Motto | Where potential is turned into success |
| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | PO Box 28282 Dubai, 28282 United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,331,000 |