中文介绍

AUS是一个独立的、非营利性的、男女同校的机构，建立在美国文科模式之上。它为90多个国家的学生提供了学习、成长和发展的机会，他们对未来有着不同的抱负。澳大利亚学生在学术上面临挑战，并受益于世界级教师的专业知识，他们是各自领域的积极研究人员和领导者，在影响我们社会和未来的领域取得突破和发现。除了课堂之外，澳大利亚学生还享受各种各样的课外活动、俱乐部、团队和协会

我们成立于1997年，仍然是中东地区最知名和最受尊敬的大学之一，激励着成千上万的学生取得卓越的学术成就，并聘请了具有优秀资质的世界级教师

我们的毕业生在阿拉伯联合酋长国、该地区和世界各地的工作场所树立了成功的领导者和创新者的传统。除了被德勤（Deloitte&；Touche，Ernst&；Young、联合利华和Proctor&；Gamble，我们的校友还通过创建对社区产生积极影响的初创企业，如Boksha.com，来塑造创新格局

我们多元化的机构包括研究、创新和学术领域的获奖学生，以及广受好评和出版的教师，从富布赖特学者到经验丰富的行业专业人士

该大学由阿拉伯联合酋长国最高委员会成员、沙迦统治者苏丹·本·穆罕默德·阿勒卡西米博士殿下创建，被设想为海湾地区的领先教育机构。澳大利亚大学以美国高等教育机构为基础，完全植根于阿拉伯文化，是振兴中东知识生活的更大进程的一部分

计划产品

澳大利亚大学通过以下学术部门提供28个专业和45个本科生、15个硕士学位课程和4个博士学位课程：

建筑艺术与设计学院文理学院工程学院工商管理学院

访问我们的网站，让未来的学生了解更多关于我们入学要求的信息，或在线申请apply.aus.edu

虽然阿拉伯语是阿拉伯联合酋长国的官方语言，但澳大利亚大学的教学语言是英语。所有课程和行政职能均以英语进行

作为一所面向现实世界的大学，澳大利亚大学与该地区的商业和行业领袖有着深远的联系。我们为学生提供令人兴奋的机会，让他们与行业专业人士合作，参与基于行业的研究、专业实习和项目。这些机会是我们许多本科项目的核心，使澳大利亚毕业生具有高度的就业能力

人口统计学

AUS是世界各地学生的热门选择，这得益于我们出色的学术课程和更广泛的课外学生体验。澳大利亚大学还拥有几乎1:1的男女学生比例，为我们的大学社区带来了完美的平衡

我们广受欢迎的国际交流项目将来自世界各地的学生带到我们的校园。许多澳大利亚学生喜欢在国外度过一个学期或一年，沉浸在其他文化中

许可和认证

从澳大利亚毕业的学生无需前往美国即可获得美国认可大学的高度评价学位。我们所有的学位都得到了国际认可，这意味着我们的毕业生有资格在世界任何地方找到工作并继续深造。点击此处了解更多关于我们的许可和认证信息

研究生和研究机会

我们提供广泛的研究生课程，从工程和城市规划，到商业、科学和文科。通过这些项目，我们培养、指导和发展您的抱负，使您准备好作为专业人士在您的领域进行创新、影响和领导

如果你想从事研究事业，请考虑有机会加入澳大利亚，因为我们寻求解决影响我们地区和世界的一些最复杂的问题，从寻找治疗和治愈癌症的新方法到寻找更可持续的城市发展方法等等

设施

澳大利亚大学校园以其美丽、建筑和卓越的设施而闻名，包括该地区唯一一个配备彭博社设备的国际交易大厅，以及最先进的科学和工程实验室、设备齐全的多媒体和艺术工作室，以及一个综合图书馆

我们提供全方位服务的校园拥有您所需的一切，拥有大型多用途体育综合体；一个综合保健中心；各种各样的食品店、餐馆和咖啡馆；校园生活宿舍；以及许多其他便利设施

位置

该大学位于欧洲和亚洲之间的战略位置，靠近迪拜和沙迦国际机场，距离澳大利亚大学校园仅几分钟路程，也被认为是澳大利亚大学在国际学生中受欢迎的原因

沙迦是阿联酋的七个酋长国之一。沙迦市中心距离世界领先的旅游和商业目的地之一的迪拜大都市只有很短的车程。作为伊斯兰世界的文化中心和阿联酋的体育中心之一，澳大利亚学生在校外的活动并不缺乏。除了博物馆和历史遗址外，沙漠露营和骆驼赛跑也是澳大利亚学生想要体验真正的沙迦的首选项目

教员

澳大利亚大学有300多名全职教师，他们来自世界上最好的大学，致力于帮助学生充分发挥学术潜力

我们的教师是积极的研究人员，他们在阿拉伯湾地区提供严格的大学教育方面具有独特的地位，因为他们将广泛的国际知识与深入的地区理解相结合

探索我们目前的学术和专业人员空缺，了解更多在澳大利亚工作的机会和好处

学生生活

我们的许多学生都住在校园里，还有我们温暖的教职员工和他们的家人。我们提供大量由学生主导的课外活动，从民族和国家俱乐部，到表演艺术、摄影、科学和哲学等领域的个人兴趣团体，再到社区服务活动等等。学生们是我们众多运动队的一员，参加当地、国家和国际赛事

您还将有机会在我们的学生会和学生领导计划中发挥领导作用，并体验各种各样的社区活动和文化活动

可持续发展承诺

可持续发展是美国沙迦大学（AUS）的战略重点。澳大利亚大学认识到，无论专业如何，学生都应该做好充分准备，在未来的职业生涯中取得积极的可持续发展成果。因此，澳大利亚72%的本科生和研究生课程至少有一些与可持续性有关的元素

我们还鼓励学生参加澳大利亚大学与可持续发展相关的许多课外活动，包括澳大利亚大学生态代表计划，该计划旨在让学生就减少废物、节能、多样性和宽容等问题对同龄人进行教育。学生们还参加了各种国家和国际可持续发展相关的比赛，并因此获得了重大奖项

澳大利亚将其可持续发展努力与阿联酋的“到2050年实现净零排放”战略倡议相结合，制定了一项有助于减少碳排放的气候行动计划。其他成就包括成为阿联酋第一所开始禁止一次性塑料的大学。根据高等教育可持续发展协会2022年可持续校园指数（SCI），澳大利亚大学是高等教育可持续性促进协会（AASHE）的成员，是全球社区参与可持续发展的五大机构之一。2021年，澳大利亚大学获得了STARS银牌，成为当时海湾合作委员会地区评级最高的大学。2023年，阿联酋出席联合国气候变化框架公约第28次缔约方大会的气候特使邀请澳大利亚加入联合国气候变框架公约大学工作组，允许澳大利亚代表参加关于气候变化的关键辩论

财政援助

澳大利亚大学为高素质的本科生提供经济援助，以帮助他们支付教育费用，每年约有三分之二的学生获得基于成绩和需求的助学金和奖学金。这些奖项不分种族、肤色、性别、宗教或民族。合格的研究生可以获得研究生助学金，不仅提供经济援助，还提供教学和研究方面的实践经验

英文介绍

AUS is an independent, non-profit, coeducational institution formed on the American liberal arts model. It provides students of more than 90 nationalities, and with diverse ambitions for the future, the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. AUS students are challenged academically and benefit from the expertise of world-class faculty, who are active researchers and leaders in their fields, making breakthroughs and discoveries in areas that impact our society and future. Beyond the classroom, AUS students enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, teams and associations. 

Founded in 1997, we continue to be one of the best-known and most highly respected universities in the Middle East, inspiring thousands of students to achieve academic excellence and engaged world-class faculty with outstanding credentials.

Our graduates have established a tradition of success as leaders and innovators in workplaces across the United Arab Emirates, the region and the world. Apart from being hired by prominent multinationals such as Deloitte & Touche, Ernst & Young, Unilever, and Proctor & Gamble, our alumni have also gone on to shape the innovation landscape by creating start-ups that have a positive community impact, such as Boksha.com.

Our diverse body comprises award-winning students in all areas of research, innovation and academia, as well as highly acclaimed and widely published faculty, from Fulbright Scholars to seasoned industry professionals.

Founded by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, the university was envisaged as a leading educational institution in the Gulf region. 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.

Program offerings

AUS offers 28 majors and 45 minors at the undergraduate level, 15 master's degree programs and four PhD programs through the following academic divisions:

• College of Architecture, Art and Design
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Engineering
• School of Business Administration

Visit our website for prospective students to learn more information about our admission requirements or apply online at apply.aus.edu.

While Arabic is the official language of the United Arab Emirates, the language of instruction at AUS is English. All classes and administrative functions are conducted in English.

As a university for the real world, AUS has far-reaching associations with the region’s business and industry leaders. We offer our students exciting opportunities to be part of industry-based research, professional internships and projects in partnership with industry professionals. These opportunities are at the heart of many of our undergraduate programs, positioning AUS graduates as highly employable.

Demographics

AUS is a popular choice for students from all around the world, thanks to our outstanding academic programs and our broader extracurricular student experience. AUS also boasts an almost 1:1 ratio of female and male students, bring the perfect balance to our university community.

Our popular international exchange program brings students from all across the world to our campus. Many AUS students enjoy immersing themselves in other cultures by spending a semester or a year abroad.

Licensing and accreditation

Students graduating from AUS earn a highly regarded degree from an American-accredited university, without having to travel to the USA. All of our degrees are internationally recognized, which means our graduates are eligible to secure employment and pursue further studies anywhere in the world. Find out more about our licensing and accreditation here.

Postgraduate and research opportunities

We offer a wide range of graduate programs, from engineering and urban planning, to business, science and the liberal arts. Through these programs, we nurture, guide and develop your ambition, making you ready to innovate, influence and lead as a professional in your field.

If you wish to pursue a career in research, consider the opportunity to join AUS as we seek to solve some of the most complex problems impacting our region and our world, from finding new ways to treat and cure cancer to finding more sustainable approaches to urban development, and more.

Facilities

The AUS campus, known for its beauty, architecture and exceptional facilities, includes the region’s only Bloomberg-equipped International Trading Floor, along with state-of-the-art science and engineering laboratories, fully equipped multimedia and art studios, and a comprehensive library.

Our full-service campus has everything you need, featuring a large multi-use sports complex; a comprehensive health center; a wide range of food outlets, restaurants and cafes; residential halls for on-campus living; and many other amenities.

Location

The university’s strategic location between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the Dubai and Sharjah international airports, just minutes away from the AUS campus, are also cited as reasons for the popularity of AUS among international students.

Sharjah is one of the UAE’s seven Emirates. The city center of Sharjah is just a short drive from the metropolis of Dubai, one of the world’s leading tourism and business destinations. Known as one of the Islamic world’s cultural centers and the UAE’s sporting hub, there is no shortage of activities outside of campus for AUS students. Along with museums and historical sites, desert camping and camel racing are high on the list for AUS students looking to experience a real piece of Sharjah.

Faculty

AUS has more than 300 full-time faculty, hailing from the world’s best universities and dedicated to help students reach their full academic potential.

Our faculty are active researchers who are uniquely positioned to deliver a rigorous university education in the Arabian Gulf region, as they combine a breadth of international knowledge with deep, regional understanding.

Explore our current vacancies for academic and professional staff and find out more about the opportunities and benefits of working at AUS.

Student life

Many of our students live on campus, along with our warm community of faculty and their families. We offer a huge range of student-led extracurricular activities, ranging from ethnic and national clubs, to personal interest groups in areas such as performing arts, photography, science and philosophy, to community service campaigns, and many more. Students who are part of our wide range of sports teams compete in local, national and international events.

You will also have opportunities to pursue leadership roles in our Student Council and Student Leadership Program, as well as experience a huge variety of community activities and cultural events.

Sustainability commitment

Sustainability is a strategic priority of American University of Sharjah (AUS). AUS recognizes that students, regardless of their major, should be well prepared to facilitate positive sustainability outcomes in their future careers. Therefore, 72 percent of all AUS undergraduate and graduate courses have at least some element related to sustainability.

Our students are also encouraged to participate in the many extracurricular activities at AUS that are related to sustainability, including the AUS EcoRep program, which sees students educating their peers on issues such as waste reduction, energy conservation, diversity and tolerance, and more. Students also participate in a variety of national and international sustainability-related competitions and have won significant awards as a result.

Aligning its sustainability efforts with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative, AUS has developed a Climate Action Plan that will help reduce carbon emissions. Other achievements have included being the UAE’s first university to begin to ban single-use plastic. A member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), AUS is one of the top five institutions worldwide for community engagement in sustainability, according to AASHE’s 2022 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI). In 2021, AUS earned a STARS Silver rating, making it the highest rated university in the GCC region at the time. In 2023, the UAE Climate Envoy to COP28 invited AUS to be a part of the COP28 University Taskforce, allowing representatives from AUS to participate in key debates on climate change.

Financial assistance

AUS offers financial assistance to highly qualified undergraduate students to help with their education costs, with approximately two-thirds of our students receiving merit- and need- based grants and scholarships each year. These are awarded regardless of race, color, gender, religion or national origin. Graduate assistantships are available to qualified graduate students, offering not only financial assistance, but also hands-on experience in teaching and research.