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American University M.A. Highlights 2026
American University offers the M.A. program for the duration of 15 months to 2 years. This program will appeal to students looking to improve their leadership skills and innovation opportunities, as well as co-curricular excellence. There are a total of 29 courses under the American University M.A. program in specializations like Ethics, Ethics, International Development, International Relations, Politics and Criminology. The first-year tuition fee for this program range between USD 34,285 - 41,142. Moreover, a student will have to bear additional expenses like first-year tuition fees, like housing or transportation. Hence, it is advised to proceed with one’s budget in mind.
American University M.A. Admission Requirements and Eligibility
To be able to enroll in the M.A. program, students must adhere to certain guidelines, submit scores of qualifying exams and all the necessary documents. The American University admission requirements include scores of exams such as
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American University M.A. Rankings
The M.A. course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, M.A. ranked #191 in 2025. International students can check the American University rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | #222 | #231 | #191 |
| Country Ranking | #72 | #74 | #67 |
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Answered a month ago
An MBA from the AUD Dubai is a great choice for Indian students to consider. The programme is accredited by the SACSCOC, the same platform that accredites courses for universities in USA. Students are put in real-world-like situations through case studies. The university also has an IBM Center of Ex
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Students with a minimum IELTS score 6.5 are eligible to study at the American University Dubai. The university also accepts valid TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-iTP and emSAT scores. Given below are the minimum scores accepted for these tests at the UG and PG levels of study.
| Test | Minimum Score (UG) | Minimum Score (PG) |
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| TOEFL-iBT | 79 | 79 |
| TOEFL-ITP | 550 | 550 |
| EmSAT English | - | 1550 |
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AUD Dubai ranks among the top 5% universities in the world for both international students and faculty, in the latest QS rankings. It also has the highest placement rate (92%) among universities in Dubai. It is recognised at the city's leader in sustainability, international faculty, and job outcome
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The American University in Dubai has a very simple application process. To apply for admissions, students need to follow the steps mentioned below.
- Create an account on the official university website
- Go to the "Apply Now" tab
- Fill out the online application
- Fill all important fields and upload the requ
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Yes, students can study at the AUD Dubai without IELTS. However, students would need to prove English proficiency in a different way. This can be done by either submitting scores for other tests like TOEFL, EmSAT, or English Placement Tests. Waivers may be given based on how well students have done
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