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Times Higher Education International Student List names American University of Sharjah number one in the world

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has topped the Times Higher Education (THE) list of universities with the highest percentage of international students globally for the second year running. The list is widely regarded as one of the most reliable indicators of international students. With 84 per cent of its student community comprising international students, AUS has surpassed the other 199 universities included on the THE list, which represent countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and Australia.
AUS is a popular choice for students from all around the world, thanks to its outstanding academic excellence and the broader, extracurricular student experience. Its academic programmes, based on the American liberal arts model, provide students with the opportunity to combine in-depth study in professional fields with the breadth of skills valued by employers across the world. Their students earn a highly regarded American-accredited degree without having to travel to the USA. The university's strategic location and its proximity to Dubai International Airport, just minutes away from the AUS campus, are also cited as reasons for its popularity.
AUS currently welcomes students from more than 95 countries, making its campus well known for its diversity and inclusiveness. Kevin Mitchell, acting provost and chief academic officer at AUS, believes that the international nature of the student body is one of the university's greatest strengths.
Reem Al Nuaimi, AUS 2017 batch graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, says that high number of students hailing from abroad is one of the best things about studying here. Current students at AUS also agree that a diverse campus makes it a unique experience. Uthra Elizabeth Varghese, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture degree, says AUS has given her a unique opportunity to learn and work in a community that crosses cultural, ethnic and religious boundaries.
Kateryna Kadabashy, currently pursuing both a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and in Mass Communication at AUS, is a great example of the diversity. She is an Ukrainian Palestinian, speaking Arabic, English and Ukrainian.