American University of Sharjah is an independent, not-for-profit coeducational higher educational institution in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Its medium of instruction is English, and it is based on American-style universities. AUS consistently ranks among the top universities in the Middle East.The university is the flagship institution in Sharjah's 1,600-acre University City, which incorporates a number of other universities, among which is the University of Sharjah.
