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.
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Research centers, conferences and partnerships with global institutions.
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Accreditation
AUE is accredited by SACSCOC, and its colleges and programs hold accreditation and recognition from AACSB, ABET, NASAD and ACEJMC.
At a glance
Institution
SACSCOC
Business
AACSB (2022)
Computer Science
ABET (2017)
Design
NASAD
Media
ACEJMC
SACSCOC
AACSB
ABET
NASAD
ACEJMC

Institutional accreditation
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 (www.sacscoc.org).
Program accreditation

College of Business Administration
The College of Business Administration and its degree programs (Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Sport Management) at the American University in the Emirates are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) as of 2022. Furthermore, The American University in the Emirates’ College of Business Administration is a proud member of AACSB.

College of Engineering and Technology
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Bachelor of Science) in the College of Engineering and Technology is accredited since 2017 by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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

College of Media and Mass Communication
The College of Media and Mass Communication at the American University in the Emirates is proudly accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC), ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence and professional preparation.
All AUE programs are also accredited locally by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
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