Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Yes, The American University in the Emirates is accredited by the Ministry of Education. 

AUE has an English Language Institute where students who do not achieve the required English score attend intensive English classes.

Yes, AUE offers a variety of scholarships and discounts to support students in continuing their education. There are many types of grants (High School, sibling, athletic, corporate, peer, University grants.)

There are two regular semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring) with 16 weeks duration each and two Summer terms with six (6) weeks duration for each summer term.

Undergraduate Students with good academic standing and who fulfill all the admission requirements can register a minimum of 9CH and up to 18CH during the regular semester.

Students of Graduate programs who fulfill all the admission requirements can register a minimum of 6CH and up to 12CH during the regular semester.

Classes are offered on weekdays and weekends (morning and evening) from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM.

Yes, however, the transfer applicant must be eligible for admission and meet the transfer credit criteria as announced in the University Catalog.

Yes. Prospective students and parents are welcome to visit AUE’s campus, tour AUE’s facilities, and meet with our academic administrators, deans, and program directors.

Applicants should earn a CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in their Undergraduate Studies. However, students with CGPA between 2.50 and 2.99 can be considered only upon satisfying additional requirements.

To be admitted to the graduate program offered by AUE, applicants MUST hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Graduate classes are offered on weekdays (evening) and weekends.

Each semester is composed of sixteen (16) weeks.

Applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree in a different field than the field they desire to pursue their Master’s, need to take bridging courses. Bridging courses provide students with the basic knowledge of the program, while the core courses are mandatory for all students and are part of the program.

The AUE career office works closely with the alumni (graduated students) and the corporate to place the students in jobs according to their degree of specialization.

AUE offers payment flexibility to its students. Students can pay cash or online. Students can also plan their installment payments with the financial department

AUE will help admitted students in applying for a UAE residence visa. However, approval of visa requests lies solely with the UAE Immigration Authorities.

Yes, the residential hall is 10mins away from AUE with great rates. All apartments are segregated, with male and female residents living separately. The residential hall has a public area, a fully equipped gym, a rooftop swimming pool, and study spaces.

Yes. Attendance is mandatory for all degrees and programs. Students who exceed the absence limit may fail the course due to absences.

Yes. However, visiting students should have permission from their home University to study at AUE.

Yes. AUE provides transportation to all destinations in Dubai and Sharjah.

Yes. The applicant is granted conditional admission and will be limited to certain Credit Hours and General Education courses. The applicant must also enroll in an intensive English Program to improve their English score.

All AUE students are assigned full-time academic advisors specialized in the same program the student enrolled in.

1. Is AUE accredited?

Yes, The American University in the Emirates is accredited by the Ministry of Education.

2. Does AUE offer English courses?

AUE has an English Language Institute where students who do not achieve the required English score attend intensive English classes.

 
3. Does AUE provide any scholarships?

Yes, AUE offers a variety of scholarships and discounts to support students in continuing their education. There are many types of grants (High School, sibling, athletic, corporate, peer, University grants.)

 
4. How many semesters per year and the duration of each one?

There are two regular semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring) with 16 weeks duration each and two Summer terms with six (6) weeks duration for each summer term.

 
5. How many subjects/credits the student can take per semester?

Undergraduate Students with good academic standing and who fulfill all the admission requirements can register a minimum of 9CH and up to 18CH during the regular semester.

Students of Graduate programs who fulfill all the admission requirements can register a minimum of 6CH and up to 12CH during the regular semester.

 
4. How many semesters per year and the duration of each one?

There are two regular semesters per academic year (Fall, Spring) with 16 weeks duration each and two Summer terms with six (6) weeks duration for each summer term.

 
5. How many subjects/credits the student can take per semester?

Undergraduate Students with good academic standing and who fulfill all the admission requirements can register a minimum of 9CH and up to 18CH during the regular semester.

Students of Graduate programs who fulfill all the admission requirements can register a minimum of 6CH and up to 12CH during the regular semester.

 
6. What is the classes timings?

Classes are offered on weekdays and weekends (morning and evening) from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM.

 
7. Does AUE accept Transfer students?

Yes, however, the transfer applicant must be eligible for admission and meet the transfer credit criteria as announced in the University Catalog.

 
8. Can visit the university before admission?

Yes. Prospective students and parents are welcome to visit AUE’s campus, tour AUE’s facilities, and meet with our academic administrators, deans, and program directors.

 
9. What is the required CGPA to enter the master’s program?

Applicants should earn a CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 in their Undergraduate Studies. However, students with CGPA between 2.50 and 2.99 can be considered only upon satisfying additional requirements.

 
10. Does AUE accepts applicants without a bachelor’s degree? (like high diploma)

To be admitted to the graduate program offered by AUE, applicants MUST hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

 
11. Does AUE offer classes on weekends or evenings?

Graduate classes are offered on weekdays (evening) and weekends.

 
12. How many months is a semester?

Each semester is composed of sixteen (16) weeks.

 
13. What is the difference between bridging and Core courses?

Applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree in a different field than the field they desire to pursue their Master’s, need to take bridging courses. Bridging courses provide students with the basic knowledge of the program, while the core courses are mandatory for all students and are part of the program.

 
13. What is the difference between bridging and Core courses?

Applicants holding a Bachelor’s degree in a different field than the field they desire to pursue their Master’s, need to take bridging courses. Bridging courses provide students with the basic knowledge of the program, while the core courses are mandatory for all students and are part of the program.

 
14. Does my certificate need to be attested? If Yes, where?

Yes. From the Ministry of Education.

 
15. What are the opportunities for work after graduation?

The AUE career office works closely with the alumni (graduated students) and the corporate to place the students in jobs according to their degree of specialization.

 
16. How does the payment process work? Can I pay in installments?

AUE offers payment flexibility to its students. Students can pay cash or online. Students can also plan their installment payments with the financial department

 
17. Does AUE provide residency Visas to its students?

AUE will help admitted students in applying for a UAE residence visa. However, approval of visa requests lies solely with the UAE Immigration Authorities.

 
18. Does AUE provide a residential hall to its students?

Yes, the residential hall is 10mins away from AUE with great rates. All apartments are segregated, with male and female residents living separately. The residential hall has a public area, a fully equipped gym, a rooftop swimming pool, and study spaces.

 
19. Is it mandatory to attend all the classes?

Yes. Attendance is mandatory for all degrees and programs. Students who exceed the absence limit may fail the course due to absences.

 
20. Does AUE accept visiting students?

Yes. However, visiting students should have permission from their home University to study at AUE.

 
21. Does the university offer transportation?

Yes. AUE provides transportation to all destinations in Dubai and Sharjah.

 
22. If an applicant meets the admission requirements except for the English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS), can he/she still join AUE?

Yes. The applicant is granted conditional admission and will be limited to certain Credit Hours and General Education courses. The applicant must also enroll in an intensive English Program to improve their English score.

 
23. Will I have an academic advisor?

All AUE students are assigned full-time academic advisors specialized in the same program the student enrolled in.

 

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