| Al Ain University of Science and Technology | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Your window to the future" |
| Established | 2005 |
| Type | Private university |
| Chancellor | Dr. Noor Aldeen Atatreh |
| President | Prof. Ghaleb Al Refae |
| Location | Al Ain & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Colors | Red, green, and black |
| Website | http://www.aau.ac.ae/ |
Al Ain University of Science and Technology (AAU, in Arabic:جامعة العين للعلوم و التكنولوجيا) was established in 2005 and is located in the city of Al Ain, within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Al Ain University of Science and Technology (AAU) is licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. AAU is a new and rapidly growing Institution of higher education, which uses English as a medium of instruction. It has two campuses in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, and the other is in Al Ain, the garden city of the UAE. Since the establishment of the University in 2005, the University’s student enrolment has tripled, including students from the UAE and more than other twenty nationalities. The University offers accredited programs through its colleges (Business Administration, Education, Engineering and I.T, Law and Pharmacy) with 11 baccalaureate degrees. It also offers a Masters’ degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a Professional Diploma in Education. The University has already submitted additional programs that will be offered after accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
AAU Offers Bachelor degrees in:
AAU is a licensed CAA institution by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with 11 accredited degrees.
The student popular is 60% male.
AAU admission policy is based on students’ academic achievements in the secondary school certificate or its equivalent, regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, handicap or national origin. The student may be accepted in AAU either as a full time student or part time student. All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of AAU and are not returned. If, for any reason, documents presented by the applicant are deemed fraudulent, AAU reserves the right to expel the student without refund, or prior notice.
Admission of Freshman Students
Each applicant must complete an application form available at the Admission and Registration office. This form must be submitted at the dates announced by the University, and must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee. No late applications will be accepted. To be accepted in any program, the applicant must:
1.Have a secondary UAE school certificate or its equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education with an average that satisfies the College requirements. 2.Hold a valid English Language Proficiency score of at least (500) in TOEFL or (5 band) in IELTS. 3.English Language Proficiency Certificates is not required of the students who intend to join College of Law. 4.If students have no satisfactory English Language Proficiency score, they are required to sit for the AAU English Placement Test (AUEPT). Based on their results in the AUEPT, students are placed in one of the three intensive English Language Levels: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Students at Level 1 are allowed to register in one General Education Course; students at Level 2 are allowed to register in two General Education Courses. Students at Level 3 are allowed to register in 3 General Education Courses. 5.After Level 3, students are expected to sit for the TOEFL or IELTS exams and present an evidence of satisfactory score before they can register for the next semester. 6.Satisfy any additional requirements for admission into the program that he/she intends to enter. Admission of Transfer Students
The University Admission and Registration Office accept a student’s application to transfer from any other accredited university and college provided that the student fulfills the following conditions:
1.The student must provide the Admission and Registration Office with an official transcript showing all earned credits and grades along with a course catalog description. 2.Students must have successfully completed at least 9 credit hours from an accredited university or college with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) not less than 2.0 on scale of 4.0 and a secondary score average of 55% or above. 3.Transfer will be granted only from educational institutions that require the students to attend classes on a campus. 4.The maximum credit hours that can be transferred are 50% of the total credits of the program, for courses with AAU equivalents. 5.Transfer of all or some of the credit hours shall be granted upon the recommendation of the academic department based on course-to-course equivalence. The course content should be equivalent to at least 80% of AAU courses. A minimum grade of C is the condition for the transfer of credits of any course. 6.No credit is granted for pass/fail courses. 7.If a student has a cumulative GPA of 1.75 and less than 2.0 on a scale of 4.0, he/she is allowed to transfer courses into the general education courses only. 8.Grades of the transfer courses are not used in calculating student’s cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the AAU. 9.Higher Colleges of Technology students who wish to transfer to AAU are accepted without looking at their secondary school average provided they have a GPA acceptable by the University. 10.All transfer students are expected to show evidence of a valid English Language profeciency score of at least (500) in TOEFL or (5 band) in IELTS. Admission of Audit Students
An individual may enroll at AAU for non degree study on either a full-time or part-time basis. Although such individuals are classified as non-matriculating, they are provided an opportunity for academic study with concentration in a particular area of interest.
1.They are not entitled to earn a degree from the university without gaining admission to a degree-granting program. 2.For students who want to take a single course, approval is given by the head of department or the dean of the college offering the course. 3.Non-degree students who take more than one course per semester, or who take courses for more than one semester, must also receive approval from the related department/ college.
AAU strives to be a learning center of excellence that responds to market needs and prepares graduates who possess the science and technology competencies needed for their careers. The university plays an active role in the expansion of knowledge through quality teaching and research. It values community service and nurtures partnerships with institutions and organizations through acommitment to the educational, technological and economic development of the country and the region.
To accomplish its mission the University will attempt the following:
•Strengthen AAU's commitment to quality undergraduate and graduate programs that are characterized by disciplinary depth and rigorous breadth with a high level of direct interaction between faculty and students. •Improve the recruitment, retention and graduation rates within the student body while increasing the number of well-prepared and academically able students who wish to enter a nurturing environment that facilitates the development of competent, and creative professionals. •Continue to recruit and retain a dedicated and culturally diverse faculty whose teaching is informed by research and embodies learning experiences that enable students to improve academically and personally. •Secure and strengthen the University's Information Technology, Media Production and Media Services to support both the academic and administrative functions of the university and the deployment of new and innovative teaching and research technologies as they become available. •Contribute to society, in general, and the local community, in particular, through addressing their educational, cultural, social and economic interests. •Foster research and support faculty members to secure the time, financial support and collaborations to maximize their success in research, scholarship and other creative activities.