Chemical Engineering American University of Sharjah (AUS)

Overview

The 140-credit BS program is accredited both by the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in the United Arab Emirates and by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET in the United States.

You will benefit from studying in a multicultural environment that fosters critical thinking, lifelong learning, frequent opportunities to interact with faculty and staff, use of current chemical engineering simulation software and development of communication skills.

The comprehensive curriculum consists of a four-year, 140-credit- degree plan leading to the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering that meets the needs of the engineering community in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf region.

Providing breadth and depth of knowledge and significant design experience, our program also gives you a chance to gain hands-on laboratory experience across the key areas of chemical engineering.

The Chemical Engineering degree at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) includes university requirements and core requirements for all chemical engineering students. In addition, each student must also complete technical and free elective courses. The program also requires a summer internship experience as well as a senior project accomplished over two semesters.

Mission Statement

The mission of the chemical engineering program at AUS is to prepare students for a technical career, to be innovative and ethically responsible, and to provide leadership in chemical engineering and related disciplines.

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the chemical engineering program are to produce graduates who will:

• succeed in the chemical engineering profession through technical competence, effective communication, teamwork and leadership
• maintain a lifelong interest in learning for personal and professional development
• practice engineering in a manner that is ethically responsible and consistent with regulatory and social concerns