After the launching of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Communication, a press conference was held at the American University in Dubai where Mr. Elias Bou Saab, Executive Vice President and Dr. Jihad Nader, Provost and Chief Academic Officer elaborated on the nature of the agreement with the University of Southern California and discussed the admissions requirements set by the new School.

Mr. Elias Bou Saab explained that the School will start its classes in September for the academic year 2008 - 2009. “The American University in Dubai has been working relentlessly, alongside media specialists in the United States and some of the exceptional American Universities in the state of California, on developing the School’s curriculum. The curriculum offers an unsurpassed quality of education in the different fields of Journalism, Radio/TV/Cinema Studies and New Media subfields,” he added.

The focal point of the School’s mission is to educate journalists with an outstanding command of the Arabic language to bridge the gap undermining the Arab media sector. AUD has established contractual relationships with a number of media professionals in the academia, and is currently seeking the establishment of such consensual agreements with linguists specialized in the Arabic language.

Mr. Bou Saab asserted that the School’s distinction lies in the special directives given by His highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai to the Administration of the University to coordinate with the different parties in Dubai to insure the success of the School and to confer scholarships on 75% of the distinguished students who meet the admissions requirements of the School. The scholarships will also cover the housing for expatriate Arab students.

Dr. Jihad Nader commented: “with the establishment of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Communication another chapter is added to the remarkable success story of AUD; an ongoing ascent as a premier institution of higher learning in the GCC region. I have the privilege of leading AUD's continuing pursuit of academic excellence and look forward to extending my support and encouragement to this new school”.

1. A completed application for admission. Click here to download Application Form and Reference Form.
2. A non-refundable application fee of AED 180 / $ 50
3. Official high school/secondary school transcripts or its equivalent (academic records) as approved by the Ministry of Education and Youth in the original, covering the last three academic years and reflecting a ‘Very Good’ academic standard. Required averages vary by school systems. Students should consult an AUD admissions coordinator for pertinent requirements).
   Please note that foreign high school transcripts must be legally translated into English and stamped by the Ministry of Education of pertaining country.
4. International TOEFL (min. score required is 550/CAT 213 and 4.0 TWE or Internet Based 79-80/w24 ) or an equivalent score on another internationally-recognized exam.
5. SAT I or the University’s Math placement exam at AUD.
6. Total of 2 written essays. Student should write the essays in Arabic or English depending on the track the student will be following. Click here to download.
7. Two letters of recommendation from references (high school teachers) stating your ability to successfully complete university level work. They must be officially stamped by the school. This requirement is waived for transfer students.
8. Transfer students must submit an official college transcript (legally translated into English and stamped by Ministry of Education of pertaining country.) with the exemption of students coming from American accredited universities, along with the previous university’s course catalog for evaluation of transfer credits.
9. Submit a portfolio consisting of samples of their literary/artistic work.
10. Two photos (passport size) + colored copy of passport.

Applications and supporting documents to be mailed to:

Admissions Office,
The American University in Dubai,
P.O. Box: 28282,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Alternatively, applications may be sent to the following email address: mbrsc@aud.edu