American University in Dubai

country rank	6
world rank	4337

University Overview

Established in 1995, American University in Dubai is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, UAE, American University in Dubai (AUD) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. American University in Dubai (AUD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 24 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	American University in Dubai
Name	الجامعة الأمريكية في دبي
Acronym	AUD
Founded	1995
Motto	Where potential is turned into success
Colours	Blue
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University Location

Address	Sheikh Zayed Road, Interchange 5, Exit 32 Dubai (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 28282 DubaI United Arab Emirates
T	+971 (4) 399 9000
F	+971 (4) 399 8899

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees Bachelor degrees	Master degrees Master degrees	Doctoral degrees Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of American University in Dubai for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)
International students Int'l student	17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)	10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate American University in Dubai's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	Not available
Admission Office	Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai 28282 +971 (4) 399 9000

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the American University in Dubai's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	3,000-3,999
Academic Staff	200-299
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	For-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Urban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Not reported

Important: please contact or visit the official website of American University in Dubai for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Ministry of Education, UAE

Year of first Accreditation

1996

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
International Advertising Association (IAA)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize American University in Dubai as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

Institute of International Education (IIE)
European Association for International Education (EAIE)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

Video Presentation

Not available; please submit an official general video presentation of this higher education institution.

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Site last updated: Thursday, 7 March 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by American University in Dubai's representatives.
Please visit the official website of American University in Dubai to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking^™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.