The American University in the Emirates (AUE) as an institution of higher education first came into being as the American College in the Emirates (ACE) in 2007. In 2009, it evolved into the American University in the Emirates.Presently, AUE includes seven Colleges: Security and Strategic Studies, Business Administration, Law, Media and Mass Communication, Computer Information Technology, Education, and Fine Arts and Design. The University offers a range of accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, some unique in the entire Gulf region, with the goal of meeting the needs of the region for development and economic growth, while creating leaders, and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.
