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American University in Dubai shares 10 things that highly effective students should look for when choosing a university

Support
American University in Dubai (AUD) is a student-focused university with support inside and outside the classroom. Tutoring centres, walk-in counselling services, career counselling as well as enrichment programmes are available to students daily.
 Community
The AUD student community provides an opportunity to branch out and meet your peers. Attend events at your residential hall, sporting events and festivities around campus, thriving in a diverse student community.
Internships and Career Services
AUD provides you with opportunities to apply what you learn before you graduate with internship programmes as well as a variety of leadership opportunities around campus. In addition to guiding you to your career path and goals.
Low Student/Faculty Ratio
With an average 15 to 1 student /faculty ratio, AUD professors are available to provide students the attention and support required to address challenges students may face.
Health and Wellness Facilities
AUD students have access to all campus fitness facilities during their studies and upon graduation. An Olympic-size pool, soccer pitch, squash and tennis courts, sports teams and a state-of-the-art health clinic, are available to AUD students and alumni at no additional costs.
Strong Alumni Global Network
AUD's alumni global network provides professional guidance, mentoring and employment opportunities. Alumni can learn about their former classmates' success stories at AUD's yearly alumni gatherings and more.
Challenges
AUD's faculty challenge students to pursue and fulfill their dreams. AUD graduates have the academic and professional skills to succeed and to lead.
Location
AUD's beautiful campus, one of the first established in Dubai, is located in one of the most cosmopolitan cities of the world. Home to Expo 2020, Dubai always catches the world's attention with "Only in Dubai Moments".
Accreditation
AUD is licensed by the Ministry of Education in the UAE and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). In addition, all of its degree programmes hold professional accreditations.
Diversity
Employers today seek fresh graduates who have a global perspective, as they will have to work with global clients and mix with a range of people from different cultures. AUD's family consists of more than 100 nationalities and is the ideal place to practice working with different people and cultures.

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