American University of Sharjah: An incubator for talent and innovation

American University of Sharjah: An incubator for talent and innovation

Recognised as one of the top 25 per cent of universities in the world by QS World University Ranking (2024) and among the top 10 Arab universities every year for the past eight consecutive years by QS Arab Region University Ranking (2023), American University of Sharjah (AUS) has positioned itself as an incubator for innovation, assembler of talent, producer of knowledge and an active force for social transformation and well-being in the region and the world.

Distinguished by its student-centric approach to entrepreneurial knowledge and academic enterprise, its well-rounded liberal arts education based on the American model of higher education is underpinned by a thorough understanding of the incessant changes of global needs and market dynamics. It fosters passion, critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience, communication and creativity, positioning its alumni for success across various fields. According to QS World University Rankings (2024), AUS ranks first in employer reputation, second in academic reputation and third in employment outcomes in the UAE.

Today, its highly sought-after alumni are government and business leaders, successful entrepreneurs, influential figures in various industries and respected academics and researchers.

With the adoption of a learning approach that embraces industry needs and emerging trends, AUS continues to build on its 25 years