Tuition / year
AED 95,000 – AED 115,000/yr
Students
6,700
International
80%
QS World
Top 380
About AUS
One of the most prestigious private universities in the Gulf, delivering an American-style education in architecture, engineering, business and arts & sciences from its University City campus.
- ✓Ranked #9 in the QS Arab Region
- ✓Private university
- ✓Strong in Architecture & Engineering
Accreditation: CAA accredited; US regional accreditation (MSCHE); ABET, NAAB & AACSB
Programs & Tuition Fees
Indicative annual tuition. Confirm current fees with the university.
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Architecture | Bachelor | 5 yrs | AED 107,000 |
| BSc Computer Engineering | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 107,000 |
| BSBA Business Administration | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 95,000 |
| BSc Computer Science | Bachelor | 4 yrs | AED 100,000 |
Scholarships
Merit Scholarship
10–50% tuitionEligibility: Awarded for strong academic results, renewable on GPA
Need-based & sibling discounts
Partial tuitionEligibility: Based on financial need or family enrollment
Reputation by Nationality
How well-regarded this university's degrees are within major UAE communities (editorial estimate, 0–100).
Admission Requirements
- •UAE secondary school certificate or equivalent
- •English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT)
- •Program-specific prerequisites
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