American University of Sharjah - Exchange
City: Sharjah Country: United Arab Emirates
American University of Sharjah website
Overview
- Feel at home with an accredited American-style education system, beautiful campus, conveniently located student accommodation and many fun recreational activities.
- 83% of students at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) are international from 100 different nationalities which makes it one of the most international universities in the world. Students can expect to learn about different cultures and diversity.
- Students are able to easily travel and explore the globe from the UAE as a base. The UAE is literally in the centre of the world map, surrounded by wonderful international airports and airlines with direct flights to almost any major city in the world.
- The location of the university also allows you to experience three different geographical settings within short distances from campus: modern Dubai, cultural and historical Sharjah and the desert.
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year
Term Dates:
Fall term equivalent: August - December
Winter term equivalent: January - May
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Undergraduate students require a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA to participate in this exchange and graduate students require a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
See Eligibility.
Course Information
Language of Instruction: English
Field of Study: All but some of the Studio/Design courses in Architecture and Engineering can be quite tight with space availability.
American University of Sharjah course information
American University of Sharjah credit information
Housing
AUS Student Housing information can be found here.
Program Contact
University of Alberta International, Education Abroad Program
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.