American University of Sharjah: Statistics

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#1993 of 14,131 In the World
#580 of 5,830 In Asia
#2 of 66 In the United Arab Emirates
#1 of 4 In Sharjah
#219 of 1,012 For Construction Management
Top50% For 89 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
76%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Master
Website
www.aus.edu
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate76%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma) or equivalent approved by the UAE Ministry of Education; Approved English Language Proficiency Certificate
Academic CalendarAugust to June (August - December; January-June)

We've calculated the 76% acceptance rate for American University of Sharjah based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

American University of Sharjah has published 6,835 scientific papers with 90,848 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Business, and Mathematics.

Publications
6,835
Citations
90,848

American University of Sharjah majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
4,334 / 57,287
Physics
3,692 / 47,868
Computer Science
3,412 / 40,458
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,134 / 40,956
Environmental Science
3,086 / 42,119
Chemistry
2,712 / 41,465
Quantum and Particle physics
2,631 / 31,437
Biology
2,518 / 36,619
Business
2,320 / 30,592
Mathematics
2,077 / 24,565
Materials Science
1,872 / 27,828
Political Science
1,811 / 24,991
Geography and Cartography
1,775 / 21,987
Law
1,719 / 24,292
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,639 / 17,254
Philosophy
1,619 / 19,442
Geology
1,552 / 20,028
Economics
1,532 / 19,312
Statistics
1,419 / 18,247
Organic Chemistry
1,335 / 24,314
Psychology
1,265 / 17,522
Electrical Engineering
1,262 / 13,915
Medicine
1,255 / 16,585
Management
1,219 / 15,258
Ecology
1,198 / 15,724
History
1,133 / 15,525
Sociology
1,074 / 12,324
Archaeology
1,061 / 15,185
Mechanical Engineering
919 / 9,528
Finance
908 / 12,330
Machine Learning
905 / 12,651
Telecommunications
864 / 8,101
Optical Engineering
826 / 8,831
Biochemistry
825 / 15,813
Paleontology
807 / 10,447
Linguistics
803 / 9,430
Genetics
740 / 13,231
Metallurgical Engineering
731 / 10,466
Computer Networking
699 / 5,765
Art & Design
669 / 8,263

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 2 0
1999 15 1
2000 33 8
2001 41 19
2002 38 48
2003 86 89
2004 116 115
2005 102 190
2006 183 422
2007 199 565
2008 191 857
2009 222 1172
2010 240 1371
2011 291 1870
2012 276 2319
2013 320 2914
2014 302 3378
2015 359 3893
2016 361 4478
2017 432 4883
2018 388 5751
2019 476 7557
2020 607 10024
2021 705 15392
2022 644 16270
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for American University of Sharjah gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition per semester (AED) Tuition per year (AED)
Bachelor of Architecture 32,400 64,800
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies 29,700 59,400
Bachelor of Business Administration 31,500 63,000
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering 36,000 72,000
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 36,000 72,000
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering 36,000 72,000
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 31,500 63,000
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 36,000 72,000
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering 36,000 72,000
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 36,000 72,000
Bachelor of Science in Physics 29,700 59,400
Master of Business Administration 54,000 108,000
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering 39,600 79,200
Master of Science in Civil Engineering 39,600 79,200
Master of Science in Computer Engineering 39,600 79,200
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 39,600 79,200
Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management 54,000 108,000
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering 39,600 79,200

The American University of Sharjah 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 of Sharjah.

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 No
Biology Yes No No
Business Yes Yes No
Chemistry Yes No No
Computer Science Yes Yes No
Economics Yes Yes No
Engineering Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes No
Mathematics Yes No No
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes No No
Psychology Yes No No
Bachelor's Degree Architecture and Planning, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Design, Economics, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Interior Design, International Studies, Literature, Mass Communication, Multimedia, Public Administration, Visual Arts
Master's Degree Arabic, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Mechanical Engineering, Public Administration, Translation and Interpretation

Notable alumni

  1. Lubna Khalid Al Qasimi

    Lubna Khalid Al Qasimi
    Born in
    United Arab Emirates Flag United Arab Emirates
    Years
    1962-.. (age 61)
    Enrolled in the American University of Sharjah
    Graduated with Master of Business Administration
    Occupations
    politicianinternational forum participant
    Biography

    Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, is an Emirati politician and member of the ruling family of Sharjah and the niece to Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi. She was previously the Minister of State for Tolerance, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Minister of Economic and Planning of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She was the first woman to hold a ministerial post in the United Arab Emirates.

  2. Sarah Amiri

    Sarah Amiri
    Born in
    United Arab Emirates Flag United Arab Emirates
    Years
    1987-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    international forum participantprogrammerscientistpoliticianSoft engineering
    Biography

    Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri is the Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Schools Establishment. She is the former Minister of State for Advanced Technology within the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in the government of the United Arab Emirates. Al Amiri is also the chair of the UAE Space Agency and the United Arab Emirates Council of Scientists, and Deputy Project Manager of the Emirates Mars Mission.

  3. Raha Moharrak

    Raha Moharrak
    Born in
    Saudi Arabia Flag Saudi Arabia
    Years
    1986-.. (age 37)
    Occupations
    mountaineer
    Biography

    Raha Moharrak is the youngest Arab and the first Saudi woman to climb Mount Everest. Previously she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Vinson, Mount Elbrus, Aconcagua, Kala Pattar, Pico de Orizaba and Iztaccihuatl.

  4. Fadel Al Mheiri

    Fadel Al Mheiri
    Biography

    Fadel Al Mheiri is an Emirati filmmaker. He graduated from the American University of Sharjah.

American University of Sharjah faculties and divisions

College : Art, Architecture, and Design Architecture, Design, Interior Design
College : Arts and Sciences Arabic, Biology, Chemistry, English, International Studies, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Performing Arts, Physics, Statistics, Translation and Interpretation, Visual Arts, Writing
College : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
School : Business Administration Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Information Sciences, Management, Marketing, Public Administration

General information

Alternative names AUS
الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة
Founded 1997
Accreditation Council for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Higher Education
Colors burgundy, white

Location and contacts

Address PO Box 26666
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
City population 1,248,000

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