American University in Dubai : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About American University in Dubai

The American University in Dubai is a private, academically and culturally inclusive institution of higher learning, providing a globally recognized American education.

AUD is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in the USA and is officially licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education.

The School of Business Administration at AUD is AACSB accredited, providing the Master of Business Administration MBA - a world-class graduate qualification for graduates who aspire to leadership and management roles within the business administration fields. Designed in collaboration with the top-ranked SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at AUD will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive as a transformational leader.

The School of Architecture, Art, and Design is the first and only school outside of the USA to have obtained the three primary accreditations (NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board), CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation), and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design).

The programs of AUD’s School of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The Bachelor of Communication and InformationStudies (B.C.I.S.) program is accredited by ACEJMC.

About American University in Dubai

The American University in Dubai is a private, academically and culturally inclusive institution of higher learning, providing a globally recognized American education.

AUD is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in the USA and is officially licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education.

The School of Business Administration at AUD is AACSB accredited, providing the Master of Business Administration MBA - a world-class graduate qualification for graduates who aspire to leadership and management roles within the business administration fields. Designed in collaboration with the top-ranked SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at AUD will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive as a transformational leader.

The School of Architecture, Art, and Design is the first and only school outside of the USA to have obtained the three primary accreditations (NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board), CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation), and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design).

The programs of AUD’s School of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

The Bachelor of Communication and InformationStudies (B.C.I.S.) program is accredited by ACEJMC.

Available programmes

Executive MBA (2)

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Full-Time MBA (2)

Finance Concentration

Generalist

Management Concentration

Marketing Concentration

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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Rankings & Ratings

American University in Dubai is one of the top universities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is ranked #181+ in Executive MBA Rankings - Global 2023.