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About American University in Dubai (AUD)
The American University in Dubai began as a fact-finding mission in 1991 and has grown to become one of the region's most respected institutions for higher education. AUD aims to inspire, innovate and educate; to engage curiosity and challenge students to excel academically, personally and professionally. The university aspires to produce holistic, creative, interdisciplinary and transformative graduates for the sustainable advancement of society. AUD offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, certificate programs, and pre-university programs, reflecting the diversity of the student population and the cultural and professional demands of the region. The university emphasizes inclusivity, cultural diversity, and a learning community where exposure to human, cultural and experiential diversity is of equal importance in the acquisition of knowledge.
Accreditation and licensing
Permitted to operate by
Knowledge and Human Development Authority — Dubai's education regulator
Accredited by
UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — accredits the business school
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology — accredits engineering and computing programmes
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges


