American University in Dubai
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The American University in Dubai (AUD) (Arabic: الجامعة الأمريكية في دبي) is a private for-profit university in Dubai, United Arab Emirates located in Dubai Media City. It was founded in October, 1995[2] and is considered to be the first private university established in UAE. It serves UAE nationals and international students with an American-style education.[3]
Motto | Where potential is turned into success |
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Type | Private for-profit university |
Established | 1 October 1995 [1] |
President | Lance De Masi |
Provost | Sabrina Joseph |
Academic staff | 109 (Fall 2022) |
Administrative staff | 101 |
Students | 1,800 (Fall 2022) |
Location | , |
Colors | Blue |
Mascot | AUD Knights |
Website | https://www.aud.edu/ |
AUD is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the UAE Ministry of Education. 2022–2023 enrollment was around 1,800 students. AUD has a faculty of over 110.[4] Its curriculum is based on the US model of a liberal education.[5]
AUD's campus is situated on grounds of approximately 1,300,000 sq ft (120,000 m2), and encompasses three academic buildings, a Student Center, an administration building, residence halls, a cafeteria area, and an open air sports facilities.[6]