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International Exchange Programs at Sharjah, UAE

by: American University of Sharjah (AUS)

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Study abroad in the United Arab Emirates with the American University of Sharjah (AUS). Participants of this international learning opportunity have the chance to take courses from any of the four colleges/schools in the University, namely: College of Engineering (CEN), College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD), School of Business Administration (SBA), and College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)....

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Program Highlights

Study abroad at American University of Sharjah (AUS) and benefit from our fully accredited, high-quality education while experiencing the Arab-Islamic World’s diversity.

Explore Sharjah, awarded the Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO in 1998, and dive into the city’s heritage by visiting museums and art exhibits.

Live and study in the UAE, ranked the second safest country worldwide - with low levels of property and violent crimes - according to the World Economic Forum.

Make friends from all over the world, with AUS ranked twice by the Times Higher Education as the university with the highest percentage of international students.

Enroll in co-educational programs taught in English.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Actuarial Science
  • Arabic
  • Architecture
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.92

Total Reviews

11

The experience of a lifetime

by: Michael Kaufman - United StatesProgram: International Exchange Programs at Sharjah, UAE
9

Studying abroad at the American University of Sharjah is an experience of a lifetime. Not only are they 15 minutes from Dubai and two airports, their academic and cultural opportunities on campus are plenty, hosting a variety of cultural clubs and academic events. They maintain all major U.S accreditations, so transferring courses back home was a breeze, and their International Exchange Office does a phenomenal job of showing exchange students around the country to experience life in the UAE. Ov...

I couldn't have asked for more

by: Carlos Aguero - United StatesProgram: International Exchange Programs at Sharjah, UAE
10

The International Exchange Office (IXO) at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) greatly facilitated my study abroad in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the 2014-2015 academic year. In particular, the IXO staff went above and beyond simply processing our paperwork; they served as our guides, our advocates, and our friends. I felt very welcomed in their office and it was because of them that I was able to avoid feeling homesick. In all aspects, AUS was a terrific university that offered m...

Greatest experience ever!

by: Alyssa Vitrella - United StatesProgram: International Exchange Programs at Sharjah, UAE
10

I studied abroad at AUS for three semesters. I originally planned to stay only for one semester, but at the end of that one I knew I could not leave. It was an amazing experience and one I will cherish forever thanks so the staff and peer leaders.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Accounting
  • Acting
  • Actuarial Science

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

  • Some college credit, no degree
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Essay
  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

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