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American College Of Dubai

· Public University

Admissions open
Type
Public University
Founded
Students
International

American College Of Dubai: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    American College Of Dubai is a public university in the United Arab Emirates. It suits a student who wants to check a UAE institution with a website and confirm its current study options directly, because the programme catalogue is not published in the information available here.

  2. What you can study

    The programme catalogue is still being compiled. The institution is identified as a public university in the United Arab Emirates, but the subject areas and degree programmes available for study are not published in the information available here.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should use the university website and admissions office to confirm the application route, entry requirements, document checklist, deadlines, and any English-language requirement. The institution’s admissions process is not described in the information available here, so the official site is the place to verify how to apply.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee or fee range in the information available here; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in the United Arab Emirates will depend on accommodation, transport, and day-to-day spending, so check your budget separately before applying.

  5. Coming from abroad

    For a student moving from abroad, the key checks are the language of instruction, entry requirements, visa steps, and whether the programme you want is actually available. The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm that directly with the university before you apply.

  6. How it compares

    Among 37 universities in the United Arab Emirates, this institution is one option within a larger higher-education market. Because its available programme details, fees, and admissions steps are not published here, it is harder to compare on academic fit than institutions that list their study areas clearly, so the official website matters before you shortlist it.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about American College Of Dubai

What type of institution is American College Of Dubai?

It is a public university in the United Arab Emirates.

Which country is it in?

It is in the United Arab Emirates.

Does it have a website?

Yes. The website is http://www.acd.ac.ae/.

How many universities are there in the country?

There are 37 universities in the United Arab Emirates.

Overview

The American University in Dubai (AUD) is a private, for-profit university located in Dubai Media City, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1995, AUD offers undergraduate and graduate programs through its school of Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Art and Design, Communication, Arts and Sciences, and Education. The university provides a globally recognized American-style education with a strong emphasis on experiential learning, industry engagement, and career readiness.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Arab Emirates.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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