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International students can apply for American University admission 2026 in the Fall and Spring intakes. Applicants must submit the application by the deadlines below to study UG and PG courses:

American University UG application deadline for international students for Early Decision II/Regular Decision by Nov 1, 2026.(Fall)

American University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(25 courses)
INR 24 L - 60 LGet Fee Details
Duration11 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE: 68 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, GRE, GMAT
M.A.(28 courses)
INR 24 L - 56 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-30 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 100 & Above, PTE: 68 & Above, Duolingo: 120 & Above, IELTS: 7 & Above, GRE
B.A.(33 courses)
INR 50 L - 51 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 - 85, PTE: 53 - 60, Duolingo: 120 & Above
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Q:   What is the application deadline for American University?
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International UG student can apply for American University in Early and Regular intakes. The deadline for regular intake are closed now. Students can check the table below for American University deadline:

Program

Early Action

Regular Decision

UG

Nov 1, 2026

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Q:   Which course is highly demanded in American University?
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American University offer 170 UG and PG programs .It specializes in programs like Justice, Law, Finance, Teaching, Economics, Data Science, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Film and Media, and more. The tuition fee is between INR 50 L and INR 51L for UG and INR 23L and INR 50L for PG programs

Q:   <p>What programme is American University known for? </p>
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The American University over 170 UG, PG, programs in fields like Political Science, International Studies, Communication, Business, STEM and more. Students should know their basic qualification and documents required before starting any program.

Q:   Is American University hard to get in?
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According to a top-ranking publisher, American University has an acceptance rate of around 47% making it moderately selective for admissions for international students. Some of the general requirements to be considered for admissions are given as follows:

  • SAT/ACT scores
  • Overall Student's GPA
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency 
  • Additional Academic Factors 

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American University Fee Breakdown 2026

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Q:   How much is the tuition fee for American University?
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International students should have a budget for tuition fee and other costs. The tuition fee is between INR 50 L and INR 51L for UG and INR 23L and INR 50L for PG programs. Students can check the table below for tuition fee of popular programs:

Course

Tuition

MPA

INR 24.25 L - 55.57 L

MBA/PGDM

INR 25.23 L - 59.56 L

MFA

INR 23.81 L - 59.56 L

LL.M.

INR 27.95 L

MFA

INR 30.31 L - 32.49 L

MFA

INR 50.52 L

MPA

INR 32.84 L

B.A.

INR 50.29 L - 51.02 L

B.E. / B.Tech

INR 50.29 L - 51.02 L

Q:   What is MBA fees in American University for international students?
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American University is one of the best choice to study MBA programme as it offers quality education at an affordable tuition fees. The American University MBA fees is INR 44,71,033 for the first-year for international students. Below we have mentioned the complete first-year MBA fees in American University including other expenses:

Fees components

Amount

Tuition & fees

INR 44,71,033

Insurance

INR 1,64,581

Transportation

INR 1,43,728

Graduate Activity Fee

INR 4,985

Technology fee

INR 19,939

Sport Center Fee

INR 10,800

Personal Expenses

INR 1,20,466

Books and Supplies

INR 91,388

Metro U-Pass Fee

INR 22,598

Global Experience Project Fee

INR 2,32,624

Total

INR 52,82,142

Also read: Top 10 MBA Colleges in the US

Q:   What is the ranking of American University in the world?
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According to a top-ranking publisher, American University has a ranking between #751-800 in 2024. In 2025, this university ranks at #711-720. An improvement can be seen in these rankings. As per another top-ranking publisher, AU ranking is #601-800 in 2025. In the Global Universities category ranking, this university ranks at #784 in the 2024-25 rankings. 

 

Q:   What is International American University world ranking?
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There is an decrease in the International American University world ranking in 2024. According to QS World University ranking 2024, the American University world ranking is 751-800, which is decline from 701-750 in 2023.

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Answered 13 hours ago

As per many unofficial sources, the American University in Dubai has been called moderately selective with an acceptance rate between 60 to 65%

The university focuses on the academic potential of an individual and the factors like the high school GPA, English language proficiency and standardized t

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Indian students have to meet some admission requirements to be able to get into American University Dubai. Given below are those requirements, take a look - 

  • An online application
  • A high school diploma
  • Official transcripts 
  • A valid IELTS with min score of 6.0+ or the TOEFL score
  • A copy of passport 
  • A GPA

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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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Akash Gaur

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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.

TestMinimum Score (UG)Minimum Score (PG)
TOEFL-iBT7979
TOEFL-ITP550550
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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