American University of Sharjah - Sharjah - UAE

American University of Sharjah, founded in 1997, is renowned throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the Middle East for its academic excellence and multicultural campus environment. The university is an independent, non-profit, coeducational institution built on an American model, combining a liberal arts education with professional education courses. All classes and administrative functions at AUS are conducted in English. With more than 90 nationalities represented, the university has an ideal, multi-cultural setting, promoting global citizenship and understanding while supporting students as they embark on a journey to realize their full potential. AUS provides a uni

que and comprehensive educational experience in a competitive environment that only admits the most qualified candidates to fill available places. AUS has a self-contained, beautifully designed campus that includes a wide range of facilities and services that cater to the university community as a whole. The campus houses academic buildings, a modern state-of-the-art sports complex, men’s and women’s dormitories, faculty housing, outdoor sporting facilities, restaurants and cafes, and banking, travel, medical and postal services. The vibrant and dynamic campus life is one of the main features of AUS. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, as they can be vital to making the most of time spent outside the classroom and having a well-rounded educational experience.