American University of Sharjah campus, photos, videos and location

Founded in 1997, the American University of Sharjah is a private university in Sharjah, UAE. The university of founded by H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qaimi with his vision of a distinctive institution against the backdrop of Islamic history and in the context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary society in the UAE and the Gulf region.

American University of Sharjah Campus Overview

The American University of Sharjah is one of the finest institutions of higher education in the United Arab Emirates. The main campus of AUS is a beautifully designed and self-contained campus encompassing an area of 128 acres. AUS campus houses academic buildings, a modern state-of-the-art sports complex, men’s and women’s dormitories, faculty housing, outdoor sporting facilities, restaurants and cafes, and banking, travel, medical and postal services.

• Student Union: The student Union at AUS consists of 15 members elected through the campus-wide elections and two appointed subcommittee members. It is dedicated to the continuous development and welfare of the AUS community.
• Housing: The university offers a variety of housing and accommodation options such as; private rooms, semi-private rooms, and sharing rooms.
• Career Services: The Career Services unit at the university offers a variety of facilities such as; counselling & guidance, internship opportunities, workshops, conferences, seminars and training courses to enhance skills.

American University of Sharjah Student Enrollment

As of Fall 2023, the American University of Sharjah had a total of 5,876 students including 5,233 bachelor’s students and 412 master’s students along with 119 PhD students. Around 11% of the total students were from India.

American University of Sharjah Top Courses

The American University of Sharjah offers a wide range of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university is known for its academic excellence and broad-based Liberal Arts programs with professional education studies. The academic colleges and schools of the university are: the College of Architecture, Art and Design; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Engineering; and the School of Business Administration.

American University of Sharjah Athletics

The American University of Sharjah offers a variety of sports and athletics programs. The university has 33 sports teams including 18 men’s sports teams and 15 women’s sports teams. It has 109 active student clubs including 33 cultural clubs, 40 academic associations and 36 interest-oriented clubs.

American University of Sharjah Accommodation

The American University of Sharjah offers a variety of housing and accommodation options to its students such as; private rooms, semi-private rooms, and sharing rooms. The university offers various modern amenities such as;

• High-speed Wi-Fi in all common areas and student rooms
• Computer rooms with network printers
• Laundry rooms with heavy-duty washers and dryers
• Once a week room cleaning by Cleanco staff
• Fitness room
• Table tennis and foosball table
• Vending machines for snacks/soft drinks/coffee/tea
• Large screen TV with satellite TV channels in the student lounge
• Free-to-air satellite channels available inside all rooms

Housing Rates for the 2024/25 Academic Year

*AED/INR = 22.72