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Undergraduate Admissions Prospectus

20122013
Choosing a university is one of the most important
decisions that you will ever make. This prospectus will
provide you with a brief introduction to life at AUS, the
courses and programs, and will take you through the
application process.
AUS offers you the chance to experience American
education in the Gulf. That statement has four meanings.
First, the standard of instruction is the same as that of
outstanding universities in America. Second, the method
of classroom instruction is American in its emphasis on
individual initiative, active learning and the application
of knowledge. Third, student life on campus is rich with
clubs, sports and cultural events. Fourth, the curriculum
is organized according to the American pattern of
semesters and courses.
We encourage you to visit our magnicent campus,
inspect our state-of-the-art facilities, talk with students,
meet members of the faculty and discover for yourself
why so many bright young men and women have made
AUS their rst choice.
Why AUS?
Your university experience is about more than books,
papers and projects; it is also about participation and
personal growth. As with the rest of life, what you get
out of your university life depends upon what you put
into it. At AUS, we offer you choices, encouragement
and guidance to allow you to put your best into your
university years and get the best returns.
What is life like at AUS?
Your university years are a time to invest in your future.
Your academic work and classroom experiences help you
develop your mind, giving you tools for success in your
chosen career. Student activities expand your horizons
even further. Opportunities such as internships, clubs,
plays, contests and student publications allow you to
develop the talents you know you have and perhaps
discover new ones. Invest your time, your mind and your
spirit in AUS and reap the benets of your hard work
and dedication in years to come. We are there for you
every step of the way.
Contents
College of Architecture, Art and Design 4
College of Arts and Sciences 5
College of Engineering 6
School of Business and Management 7
Admission Procedures 8
Financial Grants and Scholarships 16
Tuition and Housing Fees 18
20122013 Calendar 20
Contact Directory 21
About AUS 22
Accreditation and Licensing 23
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College of
Architecture,
Art and Design
The mission of the College of Architecture, Art and
Design (CAAD) is to educate architects and designers
who will advance the world of the built environment
and visual communication with consideration, creativity
and skill, and to foster in its students a regional and
cultural awareness and the responsibility for creating the
human environment.
Programs
Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
Bachelor of Interior Design (BID)
Bachelor of Science in Design Management (BSDM)
Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design (BSMD)
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication (BSVC)
Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College of Architecture,
Art and Design is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting
Board (NAAB) of the United States.
Please see the website of each college/school for
information on the minors offered.
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College of Arts
and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) provides a solid
foundation for lifelong decision making and long-term
career goals, whether you choose to pursue masters and
doctoral degrees or seek employment upon graduation.
Programs
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
(BAELL)
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (BAIS) with
concentrations in:
- international relations
- international economics
- Arab studies
- Western studies
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (BAMC) with
concentrations in:
- advertising
- journalism
- public relations
Bachelor of Science in Biology (BSB)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BSC)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (BSES)
with concentrations in:
- environmental biology and ecosystems
- environmental chemistry and analysis
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (BSMTH)
Master of Arts in English/Arabic/English Translation and
Interpreting (MATI)
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages (MA TESOL)
Please see the website of each college/school for
information on the minors offered.
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College of
Engineering
The College of Engineering (CEN) gives students the
engineering education needed for a professional career
in the todays highly competitive and technological
world.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE)
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCoE)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering (MSChE)
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)
Master of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCoE)
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management
(MSESM)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering
(MSMTR)
All undergraduate programs offered by the College of Engineering are
accredited by ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Please see the website of each college/school for information on the
minors offered.
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School of
Business and
Management
The School of Business and Management (SBM) provides
a high-quality educational experience and trains
students to be successful professionals. The SBM teaching
methodologies emphasize cutting-edge business
education, integrated multidisciplinary approaches to
teaching and learning, multimedia computer-based
instruction and online research.
Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BAE)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
with a major in one of the following:
- accounting
- economics
- nance
- management
- management information systems
- marketing
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Gulf Executive Master of Public Administration (GEMPA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
All School of Business and Management undergraduate programs
have a common set of foundation courses. Majors selected by the
students are considered intended, pending the successful completion
of the foundation courses.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) as well as
the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master
of Business Administration (EMBA) degrees offered by the School
of Business and Management are accredited by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
SBM is a member of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of
Business International.
Please see the website of each college/school for information on the
minors offered.
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Admission
Procedures
American University of Sharjah places special emphasis
on quality education. Applicants are considered on the
basis of their qualications regardless of race, color,
gender, religion, disabilities, age or national origin. The
most qualied candidates will be selected to ll the
available places.
The medium of instruction is English, and a good
command of the language, both oral and written, is
essential for students to be successful at AUS.
For admission consideration, secondary school grades
and university grade point averages (if applicable) must
meet the minimum established standards as set by
the university. Furthermore, applicants with previous
university/college experiences applying to AUS as frst-
year students will only be considered if they were in
good academic standing in their previous university/
college, meet the AUS admission requirements and if
seats are available.
All admitted students are required to pay a 5,000 UAE
Dirhams deposit to guarantee a seat reservation and
a 500 UAE Dirhams dorm room deposit (if applicable).
Both deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable
to others and must be paid before an established
deadline.
The offer of admission, regardless of type, is valid only
for the semester for which a student applies. If an
applicant is granted admission for a certain semester and
for some reason fails to register for that semester, the
applicant may request, in writing, deferring admission
for the following semester only. Admission consideration
for the following semester will depend on available
places and the established admission criteria.
The university requires regular attendance at all classes,
lectures, laboratory sessions and seminars.
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Minimum Admission
Requirements
AUS minimum admission requirements depend on the
applicants type of secondary education program and
certicate. In all cases, for non-vocational certicates,
only subjects classied as academic are accepted for
admission consideration and the calculation of averages.
Admission to the university is competitive, and the actual
required minimum average for admission consideration
and to guarantee a seat will depend on:
secondary education certifcate or school average
SAT scores (as applicable)
number of qualifed applicants
number of available seats
TOEFL (iBT) score 71 and above
However, the minimum required average for accepting
an application is the equivalent of 80 percent or more
in the nal year (depending on the education system) of
secondary education, or 80 percent or more in the best
two out of the last three years. Other program-specic
requirements or restrictions may also apply.
Recognized Secondary School
Certifcates
Secondary school certicates are awarded either
by ministries of education or by private schools and
institutions. AUS recognizes certicates awarded by
ministries of education. However, some countries
award two levels of secondary school certicates. In this
case, the university recognizes the higher certicate.
The university accepts certicates awarded by private
secondary schools that are recognized by their host
country.
The university also accepts certicates awarded by
recognized qualication authorities, international boards
and national boards.
Following is a list of some common certicates and the
corresponding minimum levels of performance required
for accepting an application to AUS. These certicates
and levels of achievement serve as guidelines only
for admission to AUS and may change depending on
the education system or school. Moreover, they may
differ from other institutions or the standards that are
generally accepted in an applicants native country. The
university may consider other types of secondary school
certicates.
National General Secondary School Certifcates
(Arts or Science): Minimum required average is the
equivalent of 80 percent or more in the nal year
national exam, or 80 percent or more in best two
years.
American-style High School Diploma: Depending on
the school grading system, minimum 3.0 CGPA (or
equivalent) on a 4.0 scale (only subjects classied as
academic are considered in the calculation of the
CGPA). SAT scores are also required.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Must
complete any six subjects, with at least three at the
higher level.
Lebanese Baccalaureate: Obtaining the
baccalaureate.
French Baccalaureate or equivalent: Obtaining the
baccalaureate.
Pakistani Board(s) Certifcates: Higher Secondary
School Certicate (Part II) required.
Indian Board(s) Certifcates: Senior Secondary
School Certicate (12th Standard) required.
Iranian Certifcate: Completion of pre-university
year required.
German Abitur: Minimum average of three
required.
IGCSE, GCSE, GCE: For an application to be accepted
for admission consideration, applicants must submit
a minimum of eight different IGCSE/GCSE and/or
GCE subjects with four C grades and four B grades,
or higher.
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However, priority in admission consideration and the
selection of majors will be given to applicants who
meet the following requirements:
- Complete at least 12 years of schooling; School
Leaving Certicate must be provided showing
last grade (year) completed.
- Complete GCE advanced supplementary level
(AS-level) and/or advanced level (A-level)
subjects.
- Applicants with the highest grades.
- Subjects must be from at least four different
subject groups. Also, only subjects classied as
academic by AUS (including arts and creativity
subject group) will be accepted for admission
consideration.
Procedures for Applying
There are three types of admission procedures: early,
regular or transfer.
Early Admission
If you are in your nal year of secondary school, you are
encouraged to apply for early admission by submitting
ofcial grade reports from at least the last two years
previous to the nal year of secondary school and SAT
scores (as applicable). Since seats are usually limited,
it is especially important for applicants to the College
of Engineering and the College of Architecture, Art
and Design to apply early to reserve a seat. Moreover,
applicants with the highest grades who have the
required TOEFL score (and SAT scores as applicable)
will be given priority in admission consideration. Early
admission is only offered to highly qualied applicants
and is not considered nal until students submit the
following before being allowed to register for classes:
a recognized and offcially certifed secondary
school certicate or equivalent showing successful
completion of secondary education
all other items as requested in the letter of
admission
Fall Semester 2012
Early Applicants: April 12, 2012
Regular Applicants:
From outside UAE: June 28, 2012
From inside UAE: July 12, 2012
Spring Semester 2013
From outside UAE: December 13, 2012
From inside UAE: December 27, 2012
Deadlines for applying
Deadlines for applying
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Regular Admission
If you have completed your secondary school
education and have a secondary school certicate, you
can apply through the regular admission procedure.
To do so, you must submit the following documents:
a recognized and offcially certifed secondary school
certicate or equivalent and the grades from the
last three years of secondary schooling showing your
grade average and class rank (if available)
offcially certifed documentation of national
secondary school nal exams results (if taken)
SAT scores (as applicable)
Transfer Applicants
Depending on available seats, candidates transferring
from institutions of higher education may be considered
for admission subject to the following conditions:
They are in good academic standing, i.e., not on
probation or dismissed from the institution from
which they are transferring.
They are transferring from a recognized and
accredited institution of higher education offering
learning experiences equivalent to those offered at
AUS and have successfully completed one or more
semesters in that institution. Moreover, the College
of Engineering will not award transfer credit for
engineering or computer science courses completed
at academic programs not recognized by ABET,
http://www.abet.org.
Prior to their admission to the institution from
which they are transferring, they met the AUS
requirements for admission.
They meet the English language profciency
requirements of AUS.
They submit offcial transcripts of their high school
and college/university records along with the syllabi
and descriptions of courses they seek to transfer.
They achieved at their institution a minimum
cumulative grade point average (CGPA) as required
by AUS for that type of institution.
Transfer applicants from four-year colleges/universities
with a similar mission to AUS may be awarded transfer
credits. The minimum required course grade(s) to
Note
IGCSE, GCSE, GCE and other similar examination
results issued late for a particular semester may
result in deferring the application to be considered
for admission for the following semester.
Deadlines for transfer applicants
Fall Semester 2012: June 7, 2012
Spring Semester 2013: December 20, 2012
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be considered for credit transfer will depend on the
institution the applicant is transferring from.
Courses taken more than ve years prior to
matriculation as an undergraduate student at AUS
are not transferable. Furthermore, of the total credits
required for a degree, a maximum of 50 percent of the
credits completed in residence at another institution can
be considered for transfer.
The decision regarding credits awarded is made solely
by the appropriate academic division dean/department
head at AUS. See the AUS Undergraduate Catalog for
further details.
Documents Required for
Admission to AUS
The following documents are required to process an
application for admission:
AUS application for admission, with every item in
the application completed
offcial secondary school certifcate certifed by the
appropriate authorities
offcial grade reports of the last three secondary
school classes certied by the appropriate
authorities
SAT scores (as applicable)
four recent photographs
a photocopy of the applicants passport
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score,
if available at the time of applying
a non-refundable application fee of 300 UAE
Dirhams
a non-refundable transcript evaluation fee of 300
UAE Dirhams for transfer applicants (deductible
from tuition upon joining AUS)
the appropriate documents for the type of
admission you are seeking (early, regular or transfer)
Ratios on campus
Male to female is 53:47
Student to professor is 15:1
Our programs
25 undergraduate majors, 52 minors,
13 graduate degreesand growing
AUS students are doing graduate studies at
Bentley College American University of Sharjah
Carleton University New York Institute of Technology
Columbia University New York University
Concordia University Rochester Institute of Technology
Coventry University The George Washington University
McGill University University of Birmingham
Princeton University University of British Columbia
Queens University University of Cambridge
University of Exeter University of Edinburgh
University of Leicester University of Liverpool
University of Michigan University of Manchester
Washington University University of Paris-Sorbonne
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Program Admission Requirements
Certain types of secondary school certicates are
accepted only for specic programs at AUS.
Literary Certifcates
Holders may be admitted to:
the College of Arts and Sciences, except
environmental sciences, chemistry, biology and
mathematics majors
the College of Architecture, Art and Design, except
architecture and interior design majors
any major offered by the School of Business and
Management
Scientifc Certifcates
Holders may be admitted to any major in any of the
colleges/schools.
Technical and Vocational Secondary School Certifcates
Highly motivated and academically qualied students
may be admitted to a major that corresponds to the
nature of the technical or vocational secondary school
program. For example, the holder of a technical
secondary school certicate in electricity may apply to
electrical engineering.
Students who achieve a minimum grade
equivalent to B (3.0) in the IB Higher Level, GCE
A-Level, the Lebanese Baccalaureate, the French
Baccalaureate, the German Abitur or the American
Advanced Placement Tests may be awarded course
credits for some courses.
Advanced Standing
Student athletic programs
Badminton Fitness Table Tennis
Basketball Soccer Tennis
Chess Squash Track and Field
Cricket Swimming Volleyball
Facilities and services available on campus
Abela Momento Caf
Academic Achievement
Program
Personal and Career
Counseling
Bank Pharmacy
Barber Shop Post Ofce
Book Store Sports Complex
Bowling Alley Starbucks Coffee
Burger King Student Cafeteria
Copy Center Student Center
Day Care Center Student Employment
Dunkin Donuts Student Leadership Program
Health Clinic Subway
Ladies Salon Testing Center
Laundry Service Transportation
Library Travel Agency
Mini-Mart Writing Center
Note
The AUS SAT code is 5543.
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Profciency Tests
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
To complete the requirements for admission to any
college/school, applicants must take the TOEFL.
A minimum score of 71 on the Internet-based TOEFL is
required for admission to the rst year. Students who
do not attain the minimum score but who otherwise
meet AUS admissions standards may be admitted to the
Achievement Academy Bridge Program at the university.
TOEFL scores are valid for two calendar years only.
Institutional TOEFL test versions taken at institutions
other than AUS will not be accepted.
Placement Tests
All freshman applicants who attain the minimum score
or higher in TOEFL are required to sit for placement tests
appropriate for their intended majors as shown in the
chart below. For details, contact the AUS Testing Center
at +971 6 515 1111 or testingcenter@aus.edu.
Note
The AUS TOEFL code is 0526.
Major
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Biology/Chemistry/
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Yes No No Yes Yes
International Studies No No No No Yes
Architecture/Interior Design No No Yes No Yes
Design Management/Multimedia
Design/Visual Communication
No Yes No No Yes
Business and Management
(all majors)
No Yes No No Yes
Computer Science Yes No No Yes Yes
Engineering (all other majors) Yes No No Yes Yes
Undeclared major * * * * *
*Students with Undeclared Major should take all the placement exams
for their intended major.
The appropriate placement test(s) must be taken before a student can
enroll in the rst-years courses.
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The ten leading nationalities at AUS
for the Fall 2011 population
Student clubs on campus
Ethnic and National Clubs Interest-Oriented Clubs
Afghan Cultural Club Accounting Club
Algerian Cultural Club Achievement Academy Club
Arabian Cultural Club Advertising Club
Armenian Cultural Club Aerospace Engineering Club
Asian Cultural Club
American Institute of Architecture
and Design
Bahraini Cultural Club American Society of Civil Engineers
Bangladeshi Cultural Club Arabian Leopard Club
Brazilian Cultural Club AUS Debate Club
Egyptian Cultural Club AUS Games Club
Emirati Cultural Club AUS Marketing Club
Indian Cultural Club Book Club
Iranian Cultural Club Chemical Engineering Club
Iraqi Cultural Club Chemistry Club
Islamic Cultural Club
College of Arts and Science Student
Association
Islamic Cultural Club - Women Computer Club
Jordanian Cultural Club Economics Club
Kuwaiti Cultural Club Environment Club
Lebanese Cultural Club Finance Club
Nigerian Cultural Club Innovators Club
Omani Cultural Club Leopard Club Newspaper
Pakistani Cultural Club
Management Information Systems
Club (MIS)
Palestinian Cultural Club Mass Communication Club (MCM)
Qatari Cultural Club Math Club
Russian Cultural Club
Mechanical Engineering
Organization
Saudi Cultural Club Modern Visual Arts Club
Somali Cultural Club Music Club
Sudanese Cultural Club Petroleum Engineering Club
Syrian Cultural Club Photography Club
Turkish Cultural Club Power Hit Radio Club
Yemeni Cultural Club Realms Literary Club
Student Residential Life Association
Toastmasters Club
UnitedArab
Emirates
19%
Jordan
12%
Egypt
9%
Syria
7%
Pakistan
7%
Pales>ne
6%
India
6%
Kingdomof
SaudiArabia
5%
Iran
4%
Iraq
3%
Other
22%
Fall 2011 Top Ten Na.onali.es
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Deadlines for fnancial grant and
scholarship applications
Fall Semester 2012: July 26, 2012
Spring Semester 2013: December 20, 2012
Financial
Grants and
Scholarships
The university has designated funds available for
highly qualied undergraduate students with limited
nancial resources. Admitted students who pay the seat
reservation deposit before the deadline may apply for
a nancial grant regardless of their race, color, gender,
religion or national origin. The relevant forms can be
obtained by contacting the Ofce of Financial Grants
and Scholarships only after receiving the letter of
admission.
Financial Grants
First-time students may apply for a nancial grant if they
meet the following requirements:
have received an offcial letter of admission from
the university
have limited fnancial resources
The amount of grant to be awarded depends on the
nancial need and academic qualications of the
applicant. Moreover, approved applicants planning to
reside on campus in sharing or double rooms may be
also granted partial assistance toward their residential
hall fees.
Where some of our faculty members earned their degrees
Auburn University Architectural Association
Boston University Georgia Institute of Technology
Brown University London School of Economics
Columbia University Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cornell University McMaster University
Duke University Michigan State University
Emory University Ohio State University, Columbus
Harvard University Princeton University
McGill University Rhode Island School of Design
University of Paris-Sorbonne Texas A&M University
Stanford University University of California at Berkeley
Syracuse University University of California, Los Angeles
University of Oxford University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Utah University of Edinburgh
University of Virginia University of Manchester
Vanderbilt University University of Toronto
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Scholarships
Chancellors Scholars Award
(highly competitive and awarded only in fall semesters)
Newly admitted students may apply for the Chancellors
Scholars Award, which ranges from 75 percent to 100
percent of the tuition fees if they meet the following
requirements:
submit an essay detailing extracurricular activities,
talents, social activities, and anticipated contribution
to AUS
outstanding personal qualities and leadership abilities
in school and the community
scientifc or literary contributions to the community
special school or community honors or awards
community service and school extracurricular activities
a minimum average of 95 percent or equivalent in the
last three years of secondary education
limited fnancial resources
Merit Scholarship
Newly admitted students who achieve a minimum average
of 95 percent or equivalent in the last year of secondary
education are eligible for a merit scholarship of 10 percent
of tuition fees.
Family Tuition Grant
For families that have more than one daughter/son
enrolled simultaneously in AUS as full-time
undergraduates in a degree program, a tuition discount
of 25 percent is given to each sibling after the rst. To
receive the family tuition grant, students must complete
an application available from the Ofce of Financial
Grants and Scholarships. Applications must be received by
the end of the rst week of classes.
To obtain forms for fnancial grants and scholarships,
contact the Offce of Financial Grants and Scholarships by
any of the following methods:
scholarship@aus.edu
Tel +971 6 515 2060/2072
Fax +971 6 515 2040
American University of Sharjah
PO Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
Note
Transfer students are eligible to
apply for fnancial grants only after
completing one semester at AUS.
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Tuition and
Housing Fees
Tuition Fees for Academic Year 20122013
(All fees are in UAE Dirhams.)
Tuition for all majors (12 to 16 credits) 39,960 per semester
Lab/Technology Fee Type A 630 per course
Lab/Technology Fee Type B 870 per course
Text Book Fee 900 per semester
Tuition for all majors is 79,920 UAE Dirhams per academic year. In
addition, technology fees may apply based on the courses registered for
in a given semester.
Achievement Academy Bridge Program 25,960 per semester
Student Activities Fee 200 per semester
Health insurance is required of all students. The insurance fee is 300 UAE
Dirhams or 600 UAE Dirhams per semester, depending on the type of plan
applicable to each student.
To take advantage of the innovative curriculum and
technological infrastructure at the School of Business and
Management, students admitted to SBM are required to
have a laptop computer that is compatible with the AUS
network, and have it available for use in various classes.
You will be required to purchase a specic software
package of materials that will need to be installed
on their laptop. More specic information about that
software package will be provided at orientation.
Students admitted to the School of Business and
Management are required in their rst semester to
purchase a designated laptop at AUS during orientation
week.
Students admitted to the College of Architecture, Art
and Design are required at the outset of their third year
to purchase a designated laptop.
AUS is evaluating additional student laptop programs
and support. Prospective students in any program should
not purchase a laptop for use at AUS without checking
rst with their major school or program.
Number of students in dorms
2,068 students
54 percent male and 46 percent female
Notes
Cost of food is not included in the
housing fees
One US Dollar is equivalent to 3.65 UAE
Dirhams (subject to change)
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There are 12 separate campus residential halls for
men and women. Residence on campus is optional
and only available for full-time undergraduate AUS
students who have paid or arranged for the payment
of their room, tuition and other university fees. Other
student categories may be considered depending on the
availability of rooms. Accommodations ranging from
private rooms to double rooms are available. For a virtual
tour of the residential halls, visit our website.
Payments
Payments to the AUS cashier are accepted in the
following forms:
Cash: Denomination of UAE Dirhams only
Check: Current dated, UAE Dirhams checks drawn on
UAE Bank (bounced checks are subject to ne)
Cards: All major debit and credit cards
(Card payments are subject to handling fees.)
Direct deposit and bank transfer To:
- Bank: Sharjah Islamic Bank (AUS Branch)
- Account Name: American University of Sharjah
- Account #. 0029-200170-001
- SWIFT: NBSHAEAS
- IBAN: AE65 0410 0000 2920 0170 001
* The students name (as per passport) and AUS ID
number
(if available) must be mentioned on all deposits and
transfers.
**Scan the deposit slip or transfer conrmation
and email to studentaccounts@aus.edu or fax it to
Finance: +971 6 515 2190
For further nance-related inquiries, please contact
Student Accounts on +971 6 515 2233 or +971 6 515 2039
or +971 6 515 2282 or send email to
studentaccounts@aus.edu.
Housing Fees for Academic Year 20122013
(All fees are in UAE Dirhams.)
Type of Room Per Semester
Per Academic
Year
Private room
Single occupancy with private bath and
kitchenette (mens and womens dorms)
14,900 29,800
Semi-private room
Single occupancy with a shared bath and
kitchenette (mens and womens dorms)
10,550 21,100
Shared room
Double occupancy with a shared bath and
kitchenette (mens and womens dorms)
5,780 11,560
Single room
Single occupancy with a common bath
and no kitchenette (mens dorms only)
5,560 11,120
Double room
Double occupancy with a common bath
and no kitchenette (mens dorms only)
3,230 6,460
Utilities service fee 140
Residential halls maintenance deposit 1,000
Where AUS graduates are working
ADNOC Nakheel
American University of Sharjah Nestle
Baker Hughes Nokia
Beeah Petrofac
Cisco Systems Procter & Gamble
Citibank Qatar Foundation
CNN Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising
Crescent Petroleum Saudi Aramco
Dell Computers Schlumberger
Deloitte & Touche Schneider Electric
Deutsche Bank Sharjah Economic Development
DP World Sharjah Museums Department
DUBAL Shaw Group International
EFG-Hermes Shell EP International
Emaar Properties ShowTime
Emirates Airlines Standard Chartered Bank
Emirates National Oil Co. Team Young & Rubicam
Ernst and Young Turner Construction
Etisalat UAE Armed Forces
IBM Unilever
International School of Choueifat University of British Columbia
LOreal Wade Adams Contracting
Microsoft World Gold Council
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20122013
Calendar
Fall Semester 2012
September 6, Thursday
Residential halls open
September 7, Friday
Welcome session for new students and parents
September 9, Sunday
New students academic and majors orientation
September 1011, MondayTuesday
Placement tests for new students (admitted late)
September 1213, WednesdayThursday
Registration for new students
September 16, Sunday
First day of classes
January 9, Wednesday
Fall semester classes end
Spring Semester 2013
January 24, Thursday
Residential halls open
January 25, Friday
Welcome session for new students and parents
January 27, Sunday
New students academic and majors orientation
January 2829, MondayTuesday
Placement tests for new students (admitted late)
January 3031, WednesdayThursday
Registration for new students
February 3, Sunday
First day of classes
May 23, Thursday
Spring semester classes end
Summer Session 2013
June 910, SundayMonday
Orientation and registration
June 11, Tuesday
First day of classes
July 22, Monday
Summer session classes end
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Contact Directory
Academic Affairs
Tel 515 2020 Fax 515 2150
vcaa@aus.edu
Admissions/Enrollment Management
Tel 515 1000 Fax 515 1020
admission@aus.edu
Architecture and Design
Tel 515 2825 Fax 515 2800
docad@aus.edu
Arts and Sciences
Tel 515 2412 Fax 558 5067
deanofcas@aus.edu
Business and Management
Tel 515 2310 Fax 558 5065
deanofsbm@aus.edu
Chancellor
Tel 515 2205 Fax 558 5858
chancellors_ofce@aus.edu
Development and Alumni Affairs
Tel 515 2547 Fax 515 2297
vcda-ofce@aus.edu
Engineering
Tel 515 2948 Fax 515 2979
dosoe@aus.edu
Finance and Administration
Tel 515 2192 Fax 515 2130
vcfa@aus.edu
Financial Grants and Scholarships
Tel 515 2055/60/72 Fax 515 2040
scholarship@aus.edu
Health Center
Tel 515 2699 Fax 515 2690
clinic@aus.edu
Library
Tel 515 2252 Fax 558 5008
auslibrary@aus.edu
Public Affairs
Tel 515 2207 Fax 515 2200
public_affairs@aus.edu
Registrar
Tel 515 2031 Fax 515 2040
registration@aus.edu
Residential Halls
Tel 515 2244 Fax 515 2294
res-halls@aus.edu
Student Accounts
Tel 515 2233/82 Fax 515 2190
studentaccounts@aus.edu
Student Affairs
Tel 515 2166 Fax 558 5024
studentaffairs@aus.edu
Testing Center
Tel 515 1111 Fax 515 1011
testingcenter@aus.edu
General Information
Tel 558 5555 Fax 558 5858 info@aus.edu
Add 9716 before the number if calling from outside the UAE
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About AUS
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in
1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad
Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the
United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh
Sultan realized his vision of a distinctive institution
against the backdrop of regional history and in the
context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary
society in the UAE and the Gulf region.
American University of Sharjah is a not-for-prot,
independent, coeducational institution of higher
education formed on American models. AUS integrates
liberal studies and professional education to give its
graduates both breadth and specialization.
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Accreditation
and Licensing
AUS is accredited in the United States of America (USA)
by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA, Tel: 215 662 5606
All undergraduate programs offered by the College of
Engineering are accredited by ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The Bachelor of Architecture program of the College
of Architecture, Art and Design is accredited by the
National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) of the
United States.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(BSBA) as well as the Master of Business Administration
(MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration
(EMBA) degrees offered by the School of Business and
Management are accredited by the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
AUS is licensed in the USA by the Department of
Education of the State of Delaware.
AUS is also licensed and accredited by the Ministry of
Higher Education and Scientic Research in the United
Arab Emirates.
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www.aus.edu
Ofce of Enrollment Management
Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 26666, Sharjah, UAE
Tel +971 6 515 1000
Fax +971 6 515 1020
admission@aus.edu