American University of Sharjah Graduate Assistantships
About this scholarship
American University of Sharjah funds graduate students through assistantships that combine tuition remission, often full, with a monthly stipend and commonly housing support, in exchange for teaching or research duties. Programs span engineering, sciences and business at one of the Gulf’s most established American-accredited universities.
Applications run for fall and spring intakes with effectively rolling review, and contacting supervisors with funded projects raises assistantship odds meaningfully. Sharjah’s costs sit well below neighboring Dubai while keeping its job market in commuting range.
Eligibility
- Admitted graduate applicants to AUS master's and PhD programs in engineering, sciences, business and arts.
- A strong bachelor's (typically CGPA 3.0+) for master's entry, and a master's for doctoral tracks.
- English proficiency (AUS is fully English-medium; TOEFL or IELTS per program).
- Availability to work assistantship hours in teaching or research alongside full-time study.
- All nationalities eligible, with large South Asian and Arab student communities on campus.
- Research-track applicants strengthen files by contacting supervisors whose grants fund positions.
Benefits & Coverage
- Tuition remission, full for many assistantship holders, plus a monthly stipend for duties.
- On-campus housing support commonly bundled for graduate assistants.
- UAE residence visa sponsorship through the university.
- An American-accredited curriculum in one of the Gulf's most established universities.
- Sharjah's lower living costs beside Dubai's job market.
- Teaching and research experience that strengthens PhD and industry applications.
Required Documents
- Graduate admission application through the AUS portal.
- Transcripts and degree certificates, attested per UAE requirements.
- English scores (TOEFL/IELTS) per the program page.
- Statement of purpose and CV.
- Two to three recommendation letters.
- Assistantship application or indication within the admission process.
How to Apply
- Apply for graduate admission at AUS for the fall or spring intake, indicating assistantship interest.
- Review windows run across the year for both intakes, so treat timing as rolling and apply a semester ahead.
- Contact potential research supervisors in your department to align on funded positions.
- Departments award assistantships with admission decisions or shortly after.
- Offers state remission level, stipend and duty hours.
- Complete UAE visa sponsorship steps through the university on acceptance.
Frequently asked questions
Is American University of Sharjah Graduate Assistantships fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully or substantially funded. The listed award is: Full or partial tuition remission plus a monthly stipend for assistantship duties. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does American University of Sharjah Graduate Assistantships cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
This listing has a rolling deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Admitted graduate applicants to AUS master's and PhD programs in engineering, sciences, business and arts; A strong bachelor's (typically CGPA 3.0+) for master's entry, and a master's for doctoral tracks; English proficiency (AUS is fully English-medium; TOEFL or IELTS per progrโฆ See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
