In a few easy steps, you can submit your application to AUS by creating an account on apply.aus.edu.
Once you have registered, you will receive an email to verify and activate your account. Please make sure to also check your spam folder in case the email does not appear in your inbox. Once your account has been activated, you can log in to apply.aus.edu and navigate to the Apply Online tab to start your application.
For your application to be considered and enter the review cycle, the minimum required documents are as follows:
- official master's degree university transcripts and graduation certificate certified by the appropriate authorities (for Direct Admission, only the bachelor’s degree transcript and graduation certificate are required)*
- official bachelor's degree university transcript(s)*
- official bachelor's degree graduation certificate*
- English Language Proficiency report
- Statement of Purpose (about 1,500 words) describing experiences, research interests and reasons for applying for admission to the doctorate program
- updated CV
- colored passport scan
- colored Emirates ID (for UAE nationals and residents)
- official email addresses for three references: once these addresses are entered, AUS will send a request those who have been listed asking them to provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf through their official email address
- PhD-Management and PhD-Finance applicants are required to submit a GMAT or GRE score report
Kindly ensure to upload the required documents once the application is submitted.
Application Fee
All applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of AED 450 plus 5% VAT.
For more information on admission requirements, click here.
For application deadlines and other important dates, please click here.
For the complete list of our PhD programs, please click here.
If you need more information or assistance, our team is ready to help. Feel free to contact us on any of the channels here.
*Uncertified scans will be accepted to start the application process. However, applicants will be required to show certified original documents before enrolling at AUS. Applicants will be notified that their application is under review once the above documents have been received, verified and processed.
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