AUS students thrive in a wide range of sectors

As AUS students embark on the next chapter of their lives, the university’s strong employer reputation and employment outcomes ensure that they are well-prepared for the challenges ahead. AUS alumni are thriving across a wide spectrum of industries, making significant contributions that resonate globally. They play influential roles in top-tier multinational companies, government bodies, and leading nonprofit organisations, while many are also advancing their expertise through graduate studies at some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Their impact is felt in both their professions and the communities they serve. With a robust alumni network and dedicated career services, graduates are positioned to make significant contributions to their respective industries and communities.

The breakdown of the Class of Fall 2024 is as follows:

• Total graduating students: 454

• Undergraduate students receiving degrees: 381

• Graduate students receiving degrees: 73

• Male graduates: 213

• Female graduates: 241

• UAE nationals graduating: 131

A breakdown of the graduating class by college/school is as follows:

• College of Architecture, Art and Design: 20 undergraduates and 5 graduates

• College of Arts and Sciences: 84 undergraduates and 16 graduates

• College of Engineering: 171 undergraduates and 39 graduates

• School of Business Administration: 106 undergraduates and 13 graduates

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan articulated his vision of a distinctive institution against the backdrop of Islamic history and in the context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary society in the UAE and the Gulf region.