AUS: An academy of excellence and opportunities

American University of Sharjah provides outstanding graduate education at master's and PhD level

With the world of work and the global economy undergoing rapid and transformative change, professionals who can adapt, innovate and improve will succeed in their careers and entrepreneurial endeavours.

Through its graduate programmes, American University of Sharjah (AUS) opens up new possibilities for individuals and prepares them to excel in their profession and lead in their field.

Every semester, AUS welcomes an impressive cohort of talented, ambitious and dedicated graduate students. These students are attracted to AUS for many reasons, including its record of academic excellence and reputation for faculty distinction. The university has more than 350 full-time faculty, with whom our graduate students work closely to formulate ideas and conduct research. The university's close links with the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, adjacent to the AUS campus, provides unique opportunities for the commercialisation of this research. The university also nurtures close links with the business community, ensuring its graduate programmes, and those undertaking them, are informed by the latest business needs and practices.

Access to graduate study is taken seriously by AUS, and the university acknowledges the financial and time constraints graduates sometimes face. The university therefore embeds maximum flexibility in the delivery of its graduate programmes, offering part-time study and after-hours classes. AUS also offers competitive full and partial graduate assistantships for qualified students.

Welcome message from Professor Kevin Mitchell, Chancellor at the American University of Sharjah

There are many factors to consider when choosing a graduate programme, from the faculty members responsible for delivering courses to the resources available to support research. At American University of Sharjah (AUS), graduate students benefit from highly qualified full-time faculty and extensive resources that range from one of the most comprehensive academic libraries in the region to state-of-the art facilities. The collaborative relationships that AUS maintains with partners from the business community and non-profit organisations informs the structure and enriches the content of degree programmes. Choose AUS and join a diverse and vibrant academic community working to advance knowledge and make a better future.

AUS' comprehensive offering of master's and PhD programmes include:

College of Architecture, Art and Design

Master of Urban Planning

College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting (English/Arabic/English)

Master of Science in Mathematics

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

College of Engineering

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Master of Science in Construction Management

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

PhD in Engineering Systems Management

School of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Accounting

Master of Science in Finance

PhD in Business Administration (available September 2021)

To learn more, please visit https://info.aus.edu/hubfs/crm-files/GR_Prospectus_2021-22.pdf 

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