About AUE
A university built on excellence
Since 2006, one of the core higher education institutions in the GCC.
Academics
Eight colleges, one campus
16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, shaped with industry input.
Our colleges
Admission
Start your journey
Fall, Spring and Summer intakes, with an admissions team to guide you every step.
Fees & scholarships
Research
Driving future discoveries
Research centers, conferences and partnerships with global institutions.
Students
Everything you need, in one place
Advising, schedules, handbooks and the life that happens around them.
News & Media
What's happening at AUE
News, events and publications from across our campus community.
Academics
At the American University in the Emirates, education goes beyond classrooms. With diverse programs across eight colleges, students gain global perspectives rooted in real-world experience.
At a glance
Colleges
8
Undergraduate programs
16
Graduate programs
22
Accreditation
SACSCOC & CAA
Study at AUE
Choose the level that fits where you are, with programs designed around real-world careers.
16 programs
Bachelor's degrees across eight colleges, built with industry input from day one.
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22 programs
Master's degrees and postgraduate diplomas for professionals ready for the next step.
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Foundation
A shared core of courses that builds communication, critical thinking and quantitative skills.
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Our colleges
Each college brings together faculty, programs and industry partners in its field.
01
Ethical, market-ready leaders
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02
Future-ready engineers and technologists
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03
Graphic, interior, fashion and animation
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04
Comparative and international law
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05
Educators who inspire inclusion
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06
Journalism, PR and digital media
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07
Diplomacy, policy and strategy
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08
Nursing and physiotherapy
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Academic resources
Calendars, schedules, policies and people, all in one place.
Dates
Semester dates, registration and add/drop periods, exams and holidays.
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Classes
See which courses are offered each semester and when they meet.
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Planning
Plan your courses with your advisor and register on time.
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Policies
Official program requirements, academic policies and student rights.
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People
Meet the faculty who teach and mentor across our eight colleges.
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Resources
Books, databases and study spaces to support your learning and research.
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Academic support
AUE is committed to every student’s success. Through personalized advising, tutoring, and mentorship, our academic support services help students stay focused, confident, and ready to achieve their goals.
Lifelong learning
Lifelong Learning Growth Advancement (LLGA) empowers professionals to enhance their skills through executive and continuing education programs designed for today’s dynamic industries. AUE’s LLGA bridges academic excellence with practical expertise to support career growth and leadership development.
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