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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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#643QS Ranking
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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 | 601 |
| Law | 86 | 82 | 101 |
| PG Business and Economics | 401 | 301 | 401 |
| Psychology | 401 | 401 | 501 |
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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International students can apply for on-campus housing at AUD Dubai via the AUD Student Housing division. The university offers on-campus housing in the form of residence halls.
There are 4 buildings on campus that offer multi-occupancy and furnished rooms. Students can apply for a Residence Visa via
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Yes, AUD Dubai offers all the help students may need to have the best life in Dubai. This includes guidance related to the UAE Student Visa, finding scholarships, managing funds, affordable housing in Dubai, mental health, career counselling, and more.
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Indian food is not known to be available at the AUD University Dubai campus. The university cafeteria does serve international cuisines, but any explict mention of Indian food is not provided by the university.
Students will have to look off-campus for Indian food. There are plenty of Indian food pla
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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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