Dubai

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.

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.

Indian students interested in an American University in Dubai MBA can get in, if they meet the entry requirements mentioned below.

• Have an UG degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited national or regional university.
• Get valid scores in IELTS or TOEFL-IBT
• Submit a valid GMAT score
• Prior Work Experience of minimum 2 years

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 Excellence that can be used as a board room, and a venue for breakout sessions.

The Stock Trading room has large screens for students to simulate stock trading.

UG programs at AUD Dubai can be pursued in fields like Business Administration, Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Communication, Engineering, Biology, Information Studies, Game Design and Development, and Psychology.

Mentioned below are some popular course options available to students:

• BA in International Studies
• BS in Biology
• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• BFA in Visual Communication
• BFA in Interior Design

Yes, students can change their course at the American University in Dubai campus. This usually involved transferring credits and the updation of the academic plan. To do this, students would need to request the programme supervisor for the same. One is allowed to transfer a maximum of 50% of their credits.

More information can be found on the official university website.

AUD University Dubai asks for a fee deposit after giving students an admission offer. It is mandatory to pay this deposit to confirm one's seat at the university. The tuition deposit is around AED 5,000 or INR 1.22 Lakhs. Students can pay the deposit either via Flywire or bank transfers. 

After paying the deposit, students should keep the receipt for the same. This will be useful during the admission process.

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 in their past studies, especially the English exam.

Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors can guide students better on how one can waive the English test requirements, FREE of cost.