American University of Sharjah Rankings
| In the World | #1966 of 14178 |
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| In Asia | #492 of 5833 |
| In the United Arab Emirates | #2 of 66 |
| In Sharjah | #1 of 4 |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Enrollment
- 5,500
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- aus.edu
- Languages
- English
Publications & Citations
American University of Sharjah majors
by publication count
| Computer science | |
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| Engineering | |
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| Business | |
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Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Business | 607 | 9,419 |
| Economics | 609 | 10,130 |
| Engineering | 746 | 9,603 |
| Political science | 870 | 1,364 |
| Computer science | 1102 | 10,194 |
| Sociology | 1157 | 1,451 |
| Mathematics | 1196 | 6,318 |
| Physics | 1202 | 5,244 |
| History | 1238 | 73 |
| Philosophy | 1427 | 36 |
| Materials science | 1568 | 6,838 |
| Art | 1631 | 20 |
| Psychology | 1698 | 3,489 |
| Environmental science | 1952 | 950 |
| Chemistry | 2007 | 5,684 |
| Geology | 2089 | 276 |
| Geography | 2120 | 334 |
| Biology | 2817 | 1,991 |
| Medicine | 2938 | 1,082 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 14 | 1 |
| 2000 | 26 | 11 |
| 2001 | 37 | 18 |
| 2002 | 37 | 58 |
| 2003 | 78 | 104 |
| 2004 | 107 | 148 |
| 2005 | 95 | 261 |
| 2006 | 173 | 598 |
| 2007 | 188 | 840 |
| 2008 | 192 | 1295 |
| 2009 | 209 | 1796 |
| 2010 | 240 | 2209 |
| 2011 | 289 | 3045 |
| 2012 | 258 | 3813 |
| 2013 | 301 | 4765 |
| 2014 | 298 | 5605 |
| 2015 | 342 | 6380 |
| 2016 | 327 | 6866 |
| 2017 | 382 | 7442 |
| 2018 | 352 | 7512 |
| 2019 | 419 | 9967 |
| 2020 | 486 | 11740 |
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 75% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school leaving certificate; for undergraduate studies, a minimum international TOEFL score of 197. |
| Academic Calendar | September to May |
| Enrollment | 5,500 |
| Full time employee | 350 |
| Student:staff ratio | 16:1 |
Tuition
American University of Sharjah has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | – | – |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | – |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | + | + | – |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | – |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | – | – |
| Bachelor's Degree | Architecture, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Design, Economics, Electrical Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Interior Design, International Studies, Literature, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, 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 |
General info
| Alternative names | AUS الجامعة الأمريكية في الشارقة |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Wikipedia | American University of Sharjah |
| Accreditation | Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (Philadelphia, PA, USA); Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE; Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology - ABET (USA) |
| Colors | burgundy, white |
| Academic structure | College of Arts and Sciences College of Architecture, Art and Design College of Engineering School of Business and Management |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) Arab Society for Computer-Aided Architectural Design (ASCAAD) |
Location and Contacts
| Address | PO Box 26666 Sharjah, Sharjah United Arab Emirates |
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| City population | 1,400,000 |
| Phone | +971 (6) 515 1000 |
| Fax | +971 (6) 515 2010 |