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A popular option for Indian students planning to study in USA, American University is a globally ranked university. Let us take a look at how American University is ranked this year and compare it with the previous year.
Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025 ranks American University at #616 globally and #155 in USA. The global ranking has dropped when compared with its 2024 rank of #585 and has improved when compared with its 2024 national rank of #171. Shiksha Popularity Ranking assesses universities based on the aggregate of publicly available rankings from multiple global sources and shows them in an easy-to-understand manner. On the other hand in American University, the global standing of American University is #587 for 2026, which is improved trend when compared with 2025 which is #711.
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 751 | 711 | 587 |
| THE | 601 | 601 | 601 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 590 | 784 | 747 | Not Ranked |
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Known for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, American University has consistently secured top global university rankings. It stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class academic location for Indian students. According to Business & Management Studies category of Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, American University ranks #188.
University’s Law courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #93. Interestingly, these courses have also been recognized by QS from past few years. In 2025, these courses have been ranked by QS at #97, showing declined trend from its 2024 rank of #85.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s a quick look at how some of the most popular courses rank:| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Management Studies | #161 | #181 | #188 |
| Law | #59 | #81 | #93 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #598 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | #156 | #153 | #168 |
| Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ) | #413 | #463 | #493 |
American UniversityUS News & World Report Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 784 | 747 | – / – |
| National University | 105 | 91 | 88 |
| Best Graduate Law Schools | 89 | 104 | – / – |
| Graduate Business School | 85 | 58 | – / – |
| UG Business | 84 | 94 | 77 |
American UniversityQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 751 | 711 | 587 |
| Accounting and Finance | 151 | – / – | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | – / – | 251 | – / – |
| Global MBA | 131 | – / – | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 85 | 97 | – / – |
| Masters in Business Analytics | 50 | – / – | – / – |
| Medicine | – / – | 701 | – / – |
| Politics | 51 | 52 | – / – |
American UniversityTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 601 | 601 | 601 |
| Arts and Humanities | 601 | 501 | – / – |
| Law | 86 | 82 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 401 | 301 | – / – |
| Psychology | 401 | 401 | – / – |
American UniversityARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 76 | 101 | 76 |
| Political Sciences | 51 | 101 | 76 |
| Sociology | 101 | – / – | 51 |
American UniversityBloomberg Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Business School USA | 62 | 56 | 47 |
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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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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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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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