American University in Dubai

The American University in Dubai is a private, academically, and the culturally inclusive institution of higher learning, providing a globally recognized American education.

Delivering a student-centric, forward-thinking learning experience to over 2000 undergraduates, graduates, and professionals from more than 100 countries worldwide, we seek to empower and enable the leaders and pioneers of tomorrow.

Our diverse faculty of highly educated and experienced academics possess excellent qualifications and professional credentials. With growing alumni of successful professionals, CEO’s and entrepreneurs, the international accomplishments of AUD graduates are further evidence of our ability to produce employable, talented individuals who are global explorers, poised for career success. 

WHY STUDY AT AUD?

We are one of the most established international universities in the region, located in one of the fastest growing and developing cities in the world.  Building upon years of success, we know how to educate and we know we do it exceptionally well.

We endeavor to ensure that AUD remains American in substance as well as in name, and are committed to adhering to the policies, operations and overall best practices, as followed in American higher education. We believe it is every student’s right to achieve their objectives and aspirations, and providing our support in their quest for further education is our ultimate goal.

We are committed to the importance of teamwork and outreach in order to establish beneficial professional collaborations, and value the use of innovation in the creation of knowledge, creative expression, and continuous improvement.

OUR MISSION

The Mission of the American University in Dubai is to serve as a culturally diverse learning community committed to the pursuit of knowledge through excellence in teaching and scholarly and creative endeavor, leading to students’ academic, personal and professional success, as well as the advancement of society.

OUR VISION

• Enhanced standards and quality in program offerings;
• Selective diversification in program portfolio;
• The liberal arts as the wider context for life-long learning and professional readiness;
• Evermore “American” in terms of the total educational experience;
• Strengthened integration with the local community (university as an intellectual, pedagogical, and socio-cultural reference point);
• Embracing the expansion of physical resources and technological application as opportunities for cutting-edge delivery of its academic programs and services.

OUR GOALS

• To cultivate and reward excellence, especially as it affects the imparting, acquisition, and advancement of knowledge; 
• To guide students in the use of their knowledge and skills for personal and professional fulfillment; 
• To foster an appreciation of the history and on-going development of human culture; 
• To develop critical thinking, effective communication, and lifelong learning skills; 
• To promote the value of ethical behavior, responsibility, and commitment; 
• To provide academic programs, services, facilities, and technologies that offer diverse opportunities for learning; 
• To recruit and retain a diverse faculty of qualified educators, providing them with the environment and opportunity to flourish as teachers and contributors to knowledge in and practice of their disciplines; 
• To foster intercultural understanding as a basis for preparing students as members of a global community; 
• To contribute to the economic and societal development of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and beyond.