About American University in Dubai
The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a private, non-sectarian institute of higher learning that was founded in Dubai in 1995. AUD offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and Certificates in Middle Eastern Studies and Professional Teaching. Major programmes include business administration, engineering, education, journalism, media, communications, art, architecture and design. The university focuses on the maintenance of high academic standards; innovative and critical thinking; the cultivation of curiosity and a spirit of inquiry; and the identification of the "whole person" as the target for human and cultural development.
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Key statistics
- 72%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 14.3No. of students per staff(1)
- 22%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 56 : 44Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 1,664Number of FTE Students(1)
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Subjects taught at American University in Dubai
Engineering & technology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Education
- Education
Social sciences
- Geography
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Sociology
- Communication & Media Studies
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Chemistry
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology
