AUE Earns QS 4 Stars Overall: A Strategic Benchmark of Excellence

The American University in the Emirates (AUE) has been awarded an Overall 4 Stars – “Rated Very Good” in the prestigious QS Stars Rating System 2025, marking a significant milestone in the university’s strategic growth and international benchmarking journey.
This result reflects AUE’s commitment to quality-driven development across its academic, operational, and student-focused functions. The QS Stars framework evaluates universities on a broad set of criteria beyond traditional rankings, enabling institutions to highlight specific areas of strength and opportunity.
Strength in Core Strategic Pillars
The QS Stars evaluation has recognised AUE’s strengths in multiple key dimensions of institutional quality:These ratings validate AUE’s continued investment in modern infrastructure, learner-centered pedagogy, global connectivity, and inclusive campus culture—cornerstones of its strategic roadmap.
A Holistic Quality Framework
Unlike rank-based systems that focus narrowly on research output or reputation, the QS Stars system offers a multi-dimensional quality model, aligning with AUE’s institutional vision. It enables the university to transparently demonstrate its value proposition to prospective students, faculty, and global partners.
The 5-Star rating for Facilities affirms AUE’s long-term prioritization of campus environment and student services. Similarly, high scores in Teaching, Employability, and Global Engagement reinforce the university’s performance on outcomes that matter most to learners and employers.
Forward-Focused Outlook
As the higher education landscape becomes increasingly competitive and globally integrated, this recognition strengthens AUE’s positioning as a quality-focused institution in the UAE and the wider region. The results will also inform internal quality enhancement efforts, performance benchmarking, and external engagement.
With this achievement, AUE continues to align its institutional development with international best practices—building academic value, enhancing student experience, and contributing meaningfully to national and regional education goals.
For more information about the QS Stars methodology and AUE’s rating, visit [http://aue.ae]