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Accreditation

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

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.

SACSCOC

US institutional

CAA

UAE licensed

Program-level bodies

Accredited programs

01 · Institutional

Institutional Accreditation

University-wide recognition.

Institutional

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

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

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.

02 · Program-Specific

Program-Specific Accreditation

Professional and discipline recognition.

College of Business Administration

AACSB Accreditation

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.

College of Engineering & Technology

BSc in Computer Science

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.

College of Media & Mass Communication

ACEJMC Accreditation

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).

College of Design

NASAD Substantial Equivalency

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.

NASAD · 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248, USA · Telephone: +1-703-437-0700

03 · Status

Accreditation Status

Accreditation status and program recognition. Select an agency to view the official listing.

Undergraduate programs

Program

Accrediting agency

Bachelor of Business Administration

CAA · AACSB

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

CAA · ABET

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management