American University in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a leading private institution founded in 1995, offering an American-style liberal arts education in one of the world's most dynamic cities. AUD ranked 47th in the 2026 QS Arab University Rankings and appears in the QS World University Rankings among the UAE's top institutions. The university serves approximately 4,500 students from 100+ countries across programmes in architecture, business, arts and sciences, and engineering. AUD is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), one of the most rigorous US academic accreditations, ensuring its degrees are fully recognised in the United States and internationally.

Key facts

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Founded: 1995
• Students: 4,500
• Global ranking: #678
• Acceptance rate: 52%
• Tuition: €17,000–€27,000 per year
• Average living cost: €1,350/month
• Application deadline: 2027-06-30
• Languages of instruction: English

Programs

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Master, Business Administration / Management) — €10,600/yr , 2 years
• Accounting MSc (Master, Accounting / Finance) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Computer Engineering MSc (Master, Computer Engineering) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Computer Engineering BSc (Bachelor, Computer Engineering) — €23,600/yr , 4 years
• Civil Engineering MSc (Master, Civil Engineering) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Civil Engineering BSc (Bachelor, Civil Engineering) — €23,600/yr , 4 years
• Architecture MArch (Master, Architecture / Design) — €13,350/yr , 2 years
• Mechanical Engineering MSc (Master, Mechanical Engineering) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Business Administration – International Business BBA (Bachelor, International Business / Management) — €17,500/yr , 4 years
• Education MA (Master, Education / Pedagogy) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Media Production and Storytelling BA (Bachelor, Film / Media Production) — €18,700/yr , 4 years
• Electrical Engineering BSc (Bachelor, Electrical Engineering) — €23,600/yr , 4 years
• Strategic Communication BA (Bachelor, Public Relations / Strategic Communication) — €18,700/yr , 4 years
• Business Administration – Finance BBA (Bachelor, Finance / Business) — €17,500/yr , 4 years
• Visual Communication BFA (Bachelor, Graphic Design / Visual Communication) — €26,700/yr , 4 years
• Mechanical Engineering BSc (Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering) — €23,600/yr , 4 years
• Interior Design BFA (Bachelor, Interior Design / Design) — €26,700/yr , 4 years
• Finance MSc (Master, Finance / Business) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Interior Design MFA (Master, Interior Design / Design) — €13,350/yr , 2 years
• Business Administration – Accounting BBA (Bachelor, Accounting / Business) — €17,500/yr , 4 years
• Architecture BArch (Bachelor, Architecture / Design) — €26,700/yr , 5 years
• International Studies BA (Bachelor, International Relations / Social Sciences) — €17,500/yr , 4 years
• Business Administration – Management BBA (Bachelor, Management / Business) — €17,500/yr , 4 years
• Communication and Information Studies BCIS (Bachelor, Communication / Media Studies) — €18,700/yr , 4 years
• Fashion Design BFA (Bachelor, Fashion Design / Visual Arts) — €26,700/yr , 4 years
• Management MSc (Master, Management / Business) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Psychology BA (Bachelor, Psychology / Social Sciences) — €17,500/yr , 4 years
• Law LLM (Master, Law) — €8,100/yr , 2 years
• Journalism and Digital Production BA (Bachelor, Journalism / Digital Media) — €18,700/yr , 4 years
• Media Communication MA (Master, Media Studies / Communication) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Executive MBA (EMBA – Cornell Partnership) (Master, Business Administration / Executive) — €16,200/yr , 2 years
• Electrical Engineering MSc (Master, Electrical Engineering) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Marketing MSc (Master, Marketing / Business) — €9,000/yr , 2 years
• Business Administration – Marketing BBA (Bachelor, Marketing / Business) — €17,500/yr , 4 years