American University in Dubai

The American University in Dubai is a private, academically and culturally inclusive institution of higher learning, providing a globally recognized American education. 

AUD is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in the USA and is officially licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education.

The School of Business Administration at AUD is AACSB accredited, providing the Master of Business Administration MBA - a world-class graduate qualification for graduates who aspire to leadership and management roles within the business administration fields. Designed in collaboration with the top-ranked SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University, the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at AUD will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive as a transformational leader.

The School of Architecture, Art, and Design is the first and only school outside of the USA to have obtained the three primary accreditations (NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board), CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation), and NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design).

The programs of AUD’s School of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. 

The Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies (B.C.I.S.) program is accredited by ACEJMC.