Aspiring to produce holistic, creative, interdisciplinary and transformative graduates for the sustainable advancement of society.
The Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs works closely with deans, faculty and other academic administrators in planning the academic strategy and initiatives of the university, and provides leadership on issues related to program and curriculum development, faculty affairs, academic appointments, compliance with local and international accreditation standards, research and creative activities, academic policies and procedures, and external collaborations. The Provost and Chief Academic Officer supervises school deans and academic support units, encouraging and fostering an environment of excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration within and across these units.
For details:
Email: provostoffice@aud.edu
Call: +971 4 318 3660
At the American University in Dubai, our goal has always been rooted in advancing knowledge, cultivating creativity, and preparing graduates to lead with vision and purpose. Today, as higher education stands at the crossroads of rapid technological change, evolving workforce needs, and global challenges, our role as educators has never been more vital.
We are entering a period where artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability imperatives, and global interconnectedness are reshaping every industry and redefining what it means to be a successful professional and citizen. AUD is committed to equipping our students not only with disciplinary expertise, but also with adaptability, resilience, and the ability to innovate responsibly in this fast-moving environment.
Our faculty play a central role in this endeavor. Through dynamic teaching, cutting-edge research, and meaningful engagement with industry and the community, they are shaping learning experiences that combine academic rigor with real-world relevance. Interdisciplinary collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and ethical leadership remain at the core of our academic philosophy, enriched by a strong liberal arts foundation.
Looking forward, we will continue to strengthen AUD’s position as a hub of innovation in the region. This means expanding opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning, research, and cross-border collaborations; embedding digital tools and emerging technologies across the curriculum; and cultivating a culture where creativity, inclusion, and societal impact thrive together.
Ultimately, our success as a university rests on our ability to empower students to transform knowledge into action— whether by launching ventures, driving policy, advancing industries, or contributing solutions to global challenges. In doing so, we affirm AUD’s brand of academic excellence and its unwavering commitment to the success of its students, faculty, and alumni.
On behalf of the university’s leadership team, it is my privilege to welcome you to the 2025–2026 academic year. Together, let us continue to shape the future of learning and make AUD a beacon of innovation and impact in Dubai and beyond.
