New programmes will commence in Fall 2025 

Sharjah, Apr 21, 2025: American University of Sharjah (AUS) is launching five new graduate programmes and one undergraduate programme.  

Starting Fall 2025 and approved by the UAE’s Commission for Academic Accreditation, the new programmes include a Master of Arts in Media Studies and Practice, a Master of Arts in Translation, a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, a PhD in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Data Science.   

“We continuously assess the evolving demands of global and national priorities and industry trends. By offering these advanced programmes, we aim to equip our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact on society as well as advance research in vital areas. These new offerings will strengthen our academic portfolio and position our graduates as leaders, ready to drive progress and address the challenges of a dynamic global landscape,” says Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost at AUS.  

AUS offers 32 undergraduate majors, 46 undergraduate minors, 18 master’s degrees and five PhDs through its four colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Architecture, Art and Design; College of Engineering and School of Business Administration.