American University of Sharjah
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Quick facts
- Location
- Sharjah
- Levels
- Undergraduate · Postgraduate · PhD
- Intakes
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- Tuition (AED)
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- IELTS
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- QS ranking
- QS 2027: #=258
Tuition: Graduate tuition is charged per credit hour (e.g. AED 5,320 per credit hour for the Master of Urban Planning, 2025–26). Undergraduate fees: contact us.
Scholarships
The main scholarships and discounts AUS publishes, in one table.
| Scholarship | Value | Who it is for | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| President's Scholarship | 100% of tuition and lab fees, plus monthly stipend, housing, flights and medical insurance | New students who completed secondary school outside the UAE, with an AUS offer (e.g. IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 94), portfolio and video | Apply separately Separate application — the Fall 2026 deadline was 19 March 2026 |
| Chancellor's Scholarship | Full tuition and lab fees, plus housing and medical insurance | New students who completed secondary school in the UAE, with an AUS offer, portfolio and video | Apply separately Separate application |
| Merit Scholarship | 10% to 20% of tuition and lab fees | New first-year students averaging 95% or above in Grades 10 and 11 (limited funding) | Automatic Automatic at admission |
| Financial Grant | Amount depends on need and academic record | Admitted students with limited financial resources | Apply separately Separate application (Fall 2026 deadline 25 June 2026; Spring 2027 deadline 10 December 2026) |
| Graduate Assistantship (Master's) | Tuition waiver up to 9 credit hours per semester and/or a stipend of up to AED 20,000 per semester | Admitted master's students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 | Apply separately Tick the assistantship box on the graduate application and send references |
Scholarship information may change. Final eligibility and awards are decided by the university.
Programmes
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Entry requirements
Undergraduate
Contact us for the latest information.
Postgraduate
- Graduate assistantships need a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
English language
- The President's Scholarship asks for IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 94 — contact us for admission minimums
About AUS
American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a UAE university in Sharjah that follows an American model of higher education. It was founded in 1997.
AUS offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes, with well-known colleges in engineering, architecture, art and design, business, and arts and sciences, including mass communication.
It suits academically strong students who want an American-style degree in the UAE, and high achievers who want to compete for full scholarships.
- Type
- UAE university
- Degree awarded by
- American University of Sharjah
- Education system
- American degree
- Emirate
- Sharjah
- THE 2027
- 501–550
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