A studio degree in visual communication — typography, branding, editorial, packaging and digital design — building a professional portfolio. Prepares graduates for careers in graphic design, branding, UX and creative direction.
A studio-based program: six design studios build typographic, illustration and interaction skills, including a distinctive Arabic type-design course, with a required internship (GRD 397).
Applicants below the English threshold may enter via the Achievement Academy Bridge Program.
Graduates work as graphic, brand, editorial and UI/interaction designers, illustrators and art directors, including bilingual Arabic/Latin type work.
UAE CAA-licensed program (CAAD, Department of Art and Design)
Award
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; also Spring & Summer intakes)
Typical Offer
85%+ secondary-school average (best years), IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 80; math completed in the final 3 years at grade B or equivalent
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Art & Design
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Graphic design degree
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 110,876/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu. A non-refundable application fee of AED 400 + 5% VAT applies, and a AED 5,000 seat-reservation deposit confirms your place. AUS offers extensive merit, need-based and athletic scholarships.