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Committed to maintaining the highest standards of higher education, AUE holds institutional and program-level accreditations from globally recognized bodies.

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Accreditation

Recognized by leading academic & professional bodies.

AUE maintains institutional and program-specific accreditations that reflect its commitment to academic quality, global standards, and professional excellence.

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Institutional Accreditation

University-wide recognition

Institutional

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

AUE is accredited by SACSCOC to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Accreditation details

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees.

AUE may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.

Questions about the accreditation of AUE may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.

UAE Recognition

Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE Ministry of Higher Education

AUE is officially licensed and its academic programs are accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

Accreditation details

The American University in the Emirates is officially licensed to operate as a higher education institution, and all its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, United Arab Emirates.

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Program-Specific Accreditation

Professional & discipline recognition

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College of Business Administration

AACSB Accreditation

BBA, MBA and Master of Sport Management programs.

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The College of Business Administration and its degree programs — Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and Master of Sport Management — are accredited by AACSB as of 2022.
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College of Engineering & Technology

BSc in Computer Science

Accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Technology has been accredited since 2017 by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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College of Media & Mass Communication

ACEJMC Accreditation

International recognition for journalism and mass communication education.

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The College of Media and Mass Communication at the American University in the Emirates is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).
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College of Design

NASAD Substantial Equivalency

Fashion, Graphic, Interior Design & Digital Animation.

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The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) has granted AUE's Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Digital Animation the designation of Substantial Equivalency with accredited programs in the United States.

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Accreditation Status Table

Accreditation status & program recognition

S.No Program Accrediting Agency Accreditation Status
1 Bachelor of Business Administration Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Active
2 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Active
3 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
4 Bachelor of Arts in Media and Mass Communication Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
5 Bachelor of Public Relations Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
6 Bachelor of Law Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
7 Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
8 Bachelor of Education - Special Education Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
9 Bachelor of Science in Design - Digital Animation Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
10 Bachelor of Science in Design - Fashion Design Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
11 Bachelor of Science in Design - Interior Design Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
12 Bachelor of Science in Design - Graphic Design Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
13 Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Engineering Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
14 Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
15 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
16 Bachelor of Science in Nursing Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
17 Post Graduate Diploma in Education Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
18 Master in Arbitration Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
19 Master in Criminal Sciences Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
20 Master in Intellectual Property Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
21 Master in Security Studies and Information Analysis Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
22 Master of Arts in Diplomacy Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
23 Master of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
24 Master of Business Administration Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Active
25 Master of Knowledge Management Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
26 Master of Sports Management Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Active
27 Professional Master in Sports Law Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
28 Master of Education Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
29 Master of Science in AI and Data Science Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
30 Master of Architecture Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
31 Master of Science in Business Intelligence Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
32 PhD in Security and Global Studies Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
33 Doctorate in Business Administration Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) Active
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