Established in 2006, the American University in the Emirates is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, American University in the Emirates (AUE) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Emirati higher education institution. American University in the Emirates (AUE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees in several areas of study. This 18-year-old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Emirati higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.