The American University in Dubai is located right in the heart of new Dubai, surrounded by Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City. Founded in 1995, the private institution now has over 2500 students from 100 different nationalities studying in both undergraduate and graduate courses. AUD also offers a certificate in Middle Eastern studies.

The values of AUD are: whole person education, excellence, integrity, service, diversity, tolerance, and accountability.

Programmes offered are:

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (B.A.I.S.)

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S)

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Interior Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Visual Communication

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (B.S.Comp.E.)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)

Graduate Programs

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.)

Other Programs

Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies (M.E.S.T.)

Intensive English Language Program (I.E.L.P.)