American University of Beirut in UAE

🏛️ About American University of Beirut

American University of Beirut is a private, non-profit or partnership-based university listed in Dubai. Its profile is centred on multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education.

University highlights

A UAE-based institution offering multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education in Dubai. Its official site also emphasises research and innovation.

What makes this institution stand out

Focused access to multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education.
Study in Dubai at an institution currently listed as active in the UAE CAA institutional register.

✨ Why Study at American University of Beirut?

A UAE-based institution offering multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education in Dubai. Its official site also emphasises research and innovation.

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

Official Dubai hub page lists AUB at #6 in the Arab world (QS World University Rankings 2026) and #3 in MENA for employment outcomes (QS 2026). These are university-wide, not Dubai-hub-only rankings.

Type	Accreditation / recognition	Reference	Validity	Official source
Accreditation	UAE CAA institutional register: Active (checked 2026-08-01).	—	—	—

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

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📋 Admission Requirements

Masters Degree

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Passport

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

A foreign student may study under the sponsorship of an accredited university or college, or under an eligible UAE-resident parent's sponsorship. Universities commonly facilitate the process. Applicants should obtain the institution's current visa checklist and itemised fee quote, then complete entry permit, medical, biometrics, Emirates ID and residence steps as instructed by the sponsor and immigration authority.

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Government charges are only part of the total. A representative 2026 university-sponsored package is AED 7,068.10-10,074.10, including a refundable AED 3,000 deposit, insurance and universit…

Monthly Cost of Living

Food and groceries AED 900–1,700

Local transport AED 140–600

Personal, study and leisure AED 460–1,100

Estimated Monthly Total AED 1,500–3,400

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is American University of Beirut listed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation?

Yes. The CAA institutional register listed it as Active when checked on 2026-08-01. Programme status should still be checked separately before enrolment.

Where is American University of Beirut located?

The UAE CAA register lists the institution in Dubai. Use the official website for the exact campus address and visiting arrangements.