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AUS is a comprehensive co-educational university on
the American model being developed in affiliation with
the
American University in
Washington, D.C. Students can earn degrees
in 21 fields offered by four Colleges:
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Arts and Sciences
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Architecture and Design
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Business and Management
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Engineering
It was established and is funded by
His Highness, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al
Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of
Sharjah and Supreme President of the University and is
governed by a board of
trustees.
The
American University of Sharjah
(AUS) is a nonprofit, independent,
co-educational institution of higher education formed
on the American model. It was founded in 1997, by His
Highness, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi,
Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
Dr. Sheikh Sultan has articulated the principal values
that should define the identity of AUS:
1. Science and education must regain their
rightful place in the advancement of our society and
in shaping the lives of our children.
2.
The purpose of higher education is to reshape the
minds of our youth in order for them to address
personal and social challenges using the scientific
method.
3. AUS must be a
center of research for solving the problems faced by
society.
4. AUS will have
the autonomy and freedom needed to flourish as an
independent university.
5.
AUS must be organically linked with the
economic, cultural and industrial sectors of society
in productive cooperation.
Architecturally
distinguished facilities will accommodate 4,000
undergraduate students. The
American University of Sharjah and the
American University in
Washington, DC have signed an agreement
establishing a "significant, mutual and cooperative
affiliation." American University in Washington is an
independent, private university comprised of six
colleges. International service, public
administration, communication, business, arts and
sciences and law.
The enrollment at AU of undergraduate and graduate
students is 11,300. Under this comprehensive
partnership agreement, AU Washington agreed to provide
the senior management personnel for AUS. The contract
also calls for AU to certify the equivalency of AUS
courses with those same courses as they are offered at
AU. This ensures the transferability of credits by
students in good standing. The agreement also provides
for exchanges of students and faculty both in summer
sessions and during the regular academic year.
The American University of Sharjah has also signed an
Agreement of Cooperation with
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
for the development of the College of Engineering at
AUS. Texas A&M has agreed to provide the Dean and
Associate Dean of Engineering. Under their leadership,
AUS engineering programs will be developed to satisfy
the accreditation standards of ABET at the earliest
possible date. AUS will have access to the educational
and technical resources of TAMU as needed.
The
College of Engineering at Texas
A&M is always ranked among the top twenty
engineering schools in the United States. Its program
in
petroleum engineering
is ranked first in the nation. It enrolls over 8,000
students and has a faculty some 300 professors, only
in engineering. There are a great many engineering
graduates of TAMU practicing their profession
throughout the Arab World.
The language of instruction at the American University
of Sharjah is English. Bachelor's degrees are offered
in 18 majors by the Faculties of four Colleges: Arts
and Sciences, Architecture and Design, Business and
Management, and Engineering.
Visit the American University of Sharjah official
website at http://www.aus.ac.ae/
Colleges and Majors offered at the American
University.
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College of Arts & Sciences |
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Arabic Language &
Literature
English Language
English Literature Translation
Computer Science |
Annual Fees
Dhs 35,000
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College of Business & Management |
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Accounting
Banking and Finance
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing |
Annual Fees
Dhs 38,000
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College of Architecture and Design |
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Architecture
interior Design
Multimedia
Visual Communication |
Annual Fees
Dhs 40,000
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College of Engineering |
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Chemical
Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering |
Annual Fees
Dhs 40,000
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Housing Fees
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Private Room
Semiprivate (double occupancy) |
Dhs 8,000
Dhs 4,000
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The American University in Sharjah also offers a
variety of educational services through its
Continuing Education Center (CEC).
The Center provides businesses with a link to the
educational resources of AUS and offers quality
educational programs to meet the ongoing professional
and personal needs of the United Arab Emirates' adult
community at large.
Professional Courses:
Find more information about courses offered by
CEC
here.
The American University of
Sharjah
P.O. Box 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 (6) 5585555
Fax +971 (6) 5585018
E-mail :
registration@aus.ac.ae
http://www.aus.ac.ae/ |
