American University Dubai

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 tests are considered. 

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 of 3.2 to 3.8 
• And possibly a SAT or ACT score

Students applying for a Student Visa to the UAE will have to pay a visa fee of AED 295 or INR 7.2 K. The student visa will be valid for upto the duration of the course or 5 years, whichever is less. Students would need to request their university to apply for a visa on their behalf. 

The university usually sponsors the one-year rewneable visa, and would ask you to submit the required documents like passport, offer letter, proof of funds, and a medical test.

1 AED = INR 24.48

The American University in Dubai application fee for Indian students is AED 420 or INR 10.2 K. Students can pay the fee directly via the application portal using a credit card. Other payment options include a Bank Transfer or by contacting one of the counsellors at Shiksha Study Abroad.

1 AED = INR 24.48

Note - All bank charges for international transfer of money are to be covered by the students themselves.

Indian students would need to pay around AED 14,040 or INR 3.45 Lakhs for every 3 credit course. The programme has a total of 10 courses overall. Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Sensor Networks, Robotics, and Deep Learning are some of the key modules of the program. The programme is more thesis and research-based.

MBA graduates of the American Univeristy UAE are in high demand to companies across industries. Business Analyst, Product Manager, Finance Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Marketing Manager, and HR Business Partner are some popular careers pursued by students after an MBA at the university.

Emirates, MBC Group, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Cisco, and Boston Consulting Group are some of the top companies who hire from the university.

Yes, the American University Dubai is in partnership with the Georgia Tech. The Manchester Metropolitan University, Wake Forest University, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, and the Loyola University are some other popular unis with which it maintains strategic connections. Thanks to these partnerships, the university provides study abroad opportunities to its students.

The university's operations are handled by a Board of Directors. Elias N. Bou Saab founded the AUD Dubai in 1995. He still continues to serve as the member of the Governing Board. Other members of the board include Chairman Justin G. Cooper, President Kyle Long, and Vice Chairman Habib Al Mulla.

Long was appointed President in 2019, before giving it up on an interim basis to Dr Lance de Masi in 2023. He again returned as president in 2024.

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 outcomes. The university has a diverse student population, with students visiting from over 55 countries.

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 required documents
• Pay the AUD Dubai Application fee worth INR 10.2 K
• Submit the application

The university will contact the students through mail. If accepted, students would be required to pay the initial fee deposit to confirm their enrollment.