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American University of Sharjah
(AUS)
About
The American University of Sharjah is a private university in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was founded in 1997 by Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Located in University City in Sharjah, AUS has more than 5,000 students from more than 94 countries and a full-time faculty of more than 360 from 48 countries.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 258 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 5,432
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 72%
- Female : Male
- 53 : 47
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Civil Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
QS
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Art & Design | 201-260 | - | 2025 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Accounting & Finance | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Linguistics | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | =311 | 64.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =331 | 63.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | =333 | 63.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =767 | 37.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of American University of Sharjah?
American University of Sharjah's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =258, THE Rank 501–600, US News Rank =1,171.
When was American University of Sharjah founded?
American University of Sharjah was founded in 1997.
What are the top subjects at American University of Sharjah?
Top subjects at American University of Sharjah include: Finance, Architecture, Art & Design, Civil & Structural Engineering, Accounting & Finance.
Where is American University of Sharjah located?
American University of Sharjah is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.