AUS logs best performance in QS World University Rankings

UAE TOPPER IN EMPLOYER REPUTATION AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DIVERSITY

- BY AGHADDIR ALI Senior Reporter

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) has recorded its best performance in the QS World University Rankings, climbing 60 places to reach 272nd globally in the newly released 2026 edition.

This milestone positions AUS among the top 18 per cent of universities worldwide, continuing a steady upward trajectory that began in 2018.

The ranking reflects significant gains across key performance indicators, including employer and academic reputation, and citations per faculty.

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