Applying to AUS FAQ's

How do I apply to AUS (bachelor’s or master’s degrees)?

Start by creating an account on apply.aus.edu.

You will receive an email to verify and activate your account. Once the account is verified, go to apply.aus.edu, then go to the tab Apply Online to start your application.

For step by step guide, check this video https://www.aus.edu/apply

What is the minimum high school average to apply?

To be eligible to apply to AUS, a candidate must hold a recognized secondary school certificate with a minimum of 85 percent or more (or its equivalent) in the final year (national exams only) of secondary education, or 85 percent or more (or its equivalent) in the best two out of the last three years. Other program-specific requirements or restrictions may also apply. For detailed information, visit www.aus.edu/academic-requirements.

When can I apply to AUS?

For bachelor’s degrees deadlines, visit www.aus.edu/deadlines-for-undergraduate-admissions

For master’s degrees deadlines, visit www.aus.edu/graduate/deadlines

For doctoral degrees deadlines, visit www.aus.edu/deadlines-for-doctoral-admissions

How to activate your application account?

In order to start an application, first you need to activate your apply.aus.edu account.

Please refer to the email that was sent to you (subject: Online Account Activation E-mail ref-xxxxx)  to activate your account. After activating your account you will be able to log in again and continue your application.

For easy access to useful information please visit https://www.aus.edu/prospective-students

What are the secondary education certificates accepted by AUS? 

AUS recognizes certificates awarded by ministries of education or by private schools and institutions. For detailed information, visit www.aus.edu/academic-requirements.

How do I submit the required supplemental items?

• To upload any missing document log in to apply.aus.edu, go to “View” next to your application, then under "Supplemental Items & Documents" tab attach clear colored scans to the applicable items by pressing “Choose File.” 

*Items marked with red asterisks are required documents. Required documents must be submitted to start processing your application.

If you were requested to submit any of the following web form(s), log intoapply.aus.edu, go to “View” next to your application, then under the 'Supplemental Items & Documents' tab click Start, fill the form and submit it.

• Post High School Declaration Form

• CAAD Declaration Form

• Credit Transfer Disclaimer Form

If you need more information or assistance, feel free to contact us on any of the channels at https://www.aus.edu/admissions/contact

What are the common online application errors?

1. duplicate phone number entry
2. entered address exceeds the 70-character limit
3. typed statement of interest exceeds the 100-word limit

If you encounter other error(s), please send your username email, and a screenshot of the error message, with a description via infodesk.aus.edu

What do I do if I get document upload error ?

Kindly note that the documents need to be uploaded in PDF format only using either Firefox or Google Chrome as your browser. Documents with multiple pages are best to be uploaded in PDF format and should not exceed 7 MB.

Please resize your documents to upload them successfully.

For easy access to useful information please visit https://www.aus.edu/prospective-students

What is the limit for the statement of interest?

The statement of interest limit is 100 words.

How do I pay the application fee?

Upon the submission of your online application, an application fee of AED420 [Undergraduate] or AED472.5 [Graduate] inclusive of 5% VAT is required.

You can pay the application fee securely using your credit card. Enter your email ID to receive a copy of your payment receipt

Only after your payment is successful, the application will be submitted and processed by the Office of Admissions.

Will my application be considered without my TOEFL, IELTS, EmSAT, or SAT score?

Bachelor’s degree application can be reviewed and evaluated without English Language Proficiency (ELP) as this can be submitted at a later stage if not available at the time of applying. 

If the score is not available when applying for a Master's degree program, applicants can submit their applications without the required English Language Proficiency (ELP) test score (such as TOEFL or IELTS). After application review  applicants might be accepted conditionally.

MBA and TESOL applicants and doctoral applicants are required to submit a minimum Internet-Based TOEFL score of 80 or an IELTS score of 6.5 (Academic Version) or the equivalent for an application to be processed.

How do I find my application status?

To find the status of your application, log in to apply.aus.edu, go to Apply Online, and then tab/scroll to My Applications/Application Status.

Alternatively, once you receive your AUS username and password, log in to banner.aus.edu and click on Admissions. Enter your username (for example, g000xxxxx@aus.edu or b000xxxxx@aus.edu) along with your password. Click on Check Application Status to view your status and documents checklist.

Please check your email regularly for any updates regarding your status, holds, and received or missing documents.

Can I make changes to my application?  

Applicants can make changes to their applications as long as the applications are still not submitted. Once an application is submitted, changes in the entries, excluding change of major or choosing a new term of entry, can only be done by AUS Admissions staff. Change requests can be submitted through infodesk.aus.edu.

Why can’t I find my application?

Incomplete applications are abandoned automatically based on one of the following criteria:

Started applications that are not submitted by applicants will be abandoned 30 days from the start date.
Incomplete applications will be abandoned when the deadline for applying to a chosen semester has passed.
To find the deadlines for each semester, please click here: Bachelor’s degrees deadlines | Master’s degrees deadlines | Doctoral degrees deadlines

Submitted applications that are missing required supplemental items will be withdrawn 15 days from the application submission date. (This is not part of our process)

Unprocessed multiple applications by an applicant will be withdrawn, except for the most recent application. If an applicant has one processed application, all other multiple applications will be withdrawn, regardless of precedence.

If your application has been abandoned, please submit a request on infodesk.aus.edu to have it deleted. Once it has been deleted, you can create and submit a new application.

I submitted my online application. When will I receive my AUS username and password?

Once you have submitted a complete application, you will receive your AUS username and password within 10 working days. Your AUS username and password can be found in the email AUS E-mail account credentials, received after submitting a complete application.

I submitted my online application but now I would like to change my major. Do I need to submit another application?

Undergraduate applicants may change their intended major on a submitted or admitted application by logging in to apply.aus.edu and navigating to My Account > My Applications > Select your active application > View > Program Change Request.

Once your application is under review by the Office of Admissions, you will no longer be able to make changes through the application portal. In this case, please submit a request through Infodesk.aus.edu and include your AUS ID number.

Applicants seeking to change their master's degree program must submit a new application. For assistance, please submit a query through Infodesk.aus.edu and include your AUS ID number.

What are the SAT  Requirements for AUS?

To join AUS, applicants studying in American curriculum schools inside UAE must submit a minimum SAT Math score of 450 or an EmSAT Achieve Math result of 500 before the beginning of the semester.  

SAT Math or EmSAT Achieve Math is mandatory for applicants within the UAE.

How to view the Admission Letter ?

To view your Admission Letter, log in to apply.aus.edu and open your active application. Go to Decision History/ DECISION LETTER and Click on “Download”. Please check the above photo for more information.

If you are unable to view your Admission Letter kindly follow these steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Your browser’s security settings might be preventing your Admission Letter from opening directly upon download. Go to your downloads folder to check if the letter was downloaded successfully and open it directly from the folder.
2. Update your Java application. If your Java application is not up to date, it could prevent you from viewing your Admission Letter. Download the latest version and access apply.aus.edu again to view your letter.
3. The Admission Letter is a PDF file. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files.

If you need more information or assistance, our team is ready. We will be delighted to stay in touch with you.

Does AUS accept transfer students?

Yes. AUS encourages and welcomes applicants who meet the admissions requirements to transfer to AUS. For information on the admissions requirements, visit www.aus.edu/application-types-and-requirements. 

What is the maximum number of credit hours that may be transferred to AUS for Bachelor's applicants?

Applicants enrolled in other four-year universities, colleges or any institution of higher education must apply as transfer applicants (Student Type: Transfer).

The minimum required course grade(s) to be considered for credit transfer will depend on the institution the applicant is transferring from. Courses are taken more than five years before joining AUS as an undergraduate student are not transferable. Furthermore, of the total credits required for a degree, a maximum of 50 percent of the credits completed in residence at another institution can be considered for transfer.

Transfer of credit will be subject to AUS academic rules and regulations. Refer to the AUS Undergraduate Catalog for more information.

How long does it take to inform a transfer applicant about the transferrable credit hours?

Usually, it takes the appropriate academic department two to three weeks to inform applicants of the number of credits to be awarded. Therefore, transfer applicants are encouraged to apply at least one month before the beginning of the semester for which they want to join AUS.

What is the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required for a bachelor transfer applicant to be considered for admission?

The required minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) depends on the type of institution the applicant is transferring from. The applicant must be in good academic standing coming from a recognized and accredited institution and should meet the English language requirement.

Can I defer my application? How?

Undergraduate and Graduate applicants who submitted an application or who got admitted can defer to the following semester, their submitted applications on apply.aus.edu (go to My Account / My Applications / Choose your active application / Click View/ Scroll down to Deferral Request )

Applicants can defer an application within one academic year only.

What is the best way to communicate inquiries, requests or to report issues?

The best way to communicate with the Office of Enrollment Management is to log in to infodesk.aus.edu and submit a request.

How to contact AUS admissions Office?

Please feel free to contact us on any of the channels listed here. We are happy to answer your questions