American University of Sharjah

American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the UAE and Ruler of Sharjah, who envisioned the university as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. American University of Sharjah is an independent, not-for-profit coeducational institution. Consciously based upon American institutions of higher education, AUS is thoroughly grounded in Arab culture and is part of a larger process of the revitalization of intellectual life in the Middle East. AUS is a leading comprehensive coeducational university in the Gulf, serving students from the region and around the world.

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The Chalhoub Group Professorship in Luxury Brand Management at the American University of Sharjah will hold a free online Masterclass in Luxury Customer Experience (CX) Management delivered by Prof. Dr. Phil Klaus from the International University of Monaco. The Masterclass will be on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Gulf Standard Time).

To register please email Thaira Muhsin ([email protected]) by March 15 providing your full name, job title and the name of your employer.

For more information, please visit bit.ly/SBAMasterclass.

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First-generation university students set to make their mark at AUS

Starting university can be a daunting experience for students, particularly so if they are the first in the family to attend university or obtain a bachelor’s degree.

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For more information, please visit www.aus.edu

At AUS, we are dedicated to providing a unique and comprehensive educational experience to our students. We are steadfast in our commitment to providing quality education. As with all competitive universities, we only admit the most qualified candidates to fill the available places. Our applicants are considered strictly on the basis of their qualifications regardless of race, color, gender, religion, disabilities, age or national origin.

AUS is proud to have a beautifully designed, self-contained campus that includes a wide range of facilities and services that cater to the university community as a whole. Our campus houses academic buildings, a modern state-of-the-art sports complex, men’s and women’s dormitories, faculty housing, outdoor sporting facilities, restaurants and cafes, and banking, travel, medical and postal services.

With approximately 90 nationalities represented, our campus is a reflection of how diversity in today’s world can lead to tolerance, goodwill and understanding. It also reinforces the importance of appreciating cultural and religious differences and how they impact societies around the globe. Our students are also encouraged to gain firsthand experience of other cultures and countries through our international exchange program and our various study tours.

We invite you to visit our campus and see for yourself what makes AUS one of the most sought-after higher education institutions in the region.

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Success means helping others achieve their goals, says AUS alumna

Working with the United Nations to advocate for the rights of refugees and internally displaced people was not on the radar of American University of Sharjah (AUS) alumna Siham El Najmi when she graduated in 2006.

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AUS expert identifies ways to help new students overcome university challenges

The first semester can pose a number of challenges for new students beginning their university journey at higher education institutions.

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The great campus of the American University of Sharjah. For more information please visit www.aus.edu

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For more information about American University of Sharjah, please visit www.aus.edu

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First-generation university students set to make their mark at AUS

Starting university can be a daunting experience for students, particularly so if they are the first in the family to attend university or obtain a bachelor’s degree.

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American University of Sharjah student project wins architecture award

A project by Uthra Varghese and Tasnim Tinawi, American University of Sharjah students of architecture at the College of Architecture, Art and Design, is one of the winning entries for the 27th cycle of the international World Architecture Community Awards.

The instructor of the project is Assistant Professor George Newlands of the Department of Architecture.

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American University of Sharjah (AUS) students win Best Visual Report category at Abdee Awards

Two students from the Department of Mass Communication at American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently won the Abdee Visual Report prize in the Best Visual Report category which featured Sharjah’s Wasit Wetland Center.

In their prize-winning report, Dana Bou Fakhreddine and Kateryna Kadabashy paid tribute to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of AUS, and his vision of embracing nature and environmental sustainability as a key pillar of development in the emirate of Sharjah

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American University of Sharjah holds successful Computing Camp for high school students

American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently held a special Computing Camp designed to help high school students learn about the dynamic field of computer science and engineering.

With the help and guidance of faculty members from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the camp helped students build their technical and soft skills through presentations, problem solving, teamwork, communication, and time management. A competition was also held at the conclusion of the camp.

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High school students from across UAE visit the American University of Sharjah  on Exploration Day

High school students from across the UAE interested in applying to or admitted to American University of Sharjah (AUS) met with university officials, faculty members, and students and explored its multicultural campus and world-class academic and sports facilities during the university’s first day of the Fall 2018 Exploration Day held on March 22.

Organized by the AUS Office of Enrollment Management (OEM), the students were also addressed by Ali Shuhaimy, Executive Director of Enrollment Management, who briefed them on AUS and its current programs.

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Panel discussion on Disruptive Forces and Their Impact on Job Creation held at the American University of Sharjah

As part of the annual Career Forum, a high-level panel discussed the ongoing digitization of our economy and the resulting impact on our daily lives, touching on a range of issues from digital marketing to block chain technology and data security.

His Excellency Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Digital Transformation of Sharjah; Ziad Al Hazmi, CEO of Lufthansa Technik Middle Eaast; Samer Choucair, Vice President of Crescent Enterprises; and Dr. Irfan Al Hasani, Economic Expert of the Dubai Competitiveness Office; presented their points of view on innovation and the resulting economic progress for the region.

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American University of Sharjah student receives Dubai Lynx 2018 Special Merit Award

An American University of Sharjah (AUS) student from the Department of Mass Communication (MCM) recently received a Special Merit Award in recognition of her “Unlock Your Wishes” campaign proposal in the Integrated Competition category of Dubai Lynx 2018.

Haya Maarouf, the winning student, worked on a brief to design a campaign for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, UAE, which is part of a global non-profit organization with 38 affiliate offices around the world, in nearly 50 countries.

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American University of Sharjah faculty member receives “Best Technical Note of 2018” award by ASCE

A faculty member from the College of Engineering (CEN) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) was recently awarded the “Best Technical Note of 2018” by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Written by Dr. Serter Atabay, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, in collaboration with a former Head of the AUS Department of Civil Engineering, Dr. Ali Osman Akan, the paper was entitled “Suspended Sediment Trap Efficiency of Vegetative Filter Strips” and published in the Journal of Hydrologic Engineering

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Successful American University of Sharjah alumna delivers talk on creating international brand

An alumna of the design management program at the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD), American University of Sharjah (AUS), Farah Sultan delivered an engaging talk on what it takes to conceive and create an international brand as a young entrepreneur.

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Sheikh Majid bin Sultan opens AUS Career Fair

Sheikh Majid bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Director of the Department of Districts and Villages Affairs, inaugurated the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Career Fair held today, March 19, at the university’s Main Building.

The annual event, which was organized by the university’s Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs (OAAA), brought together scores of national and multinational companies.