ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSION STANDARDS FOR MASTER'S PROGRAMS

Overview

Admission to the Master’s programs at The American University of Science (AUS) is governed by an uncompromising standard of academic, professional, and ethical excellence. Designed to identify and admit only the most capable and purpose-driven candidates, the AUS graduate admissions framework integrates global best practices in academic evaluation, strategic professional profiling, and linguistic competency assessment. This ensures that each admitted student embodies the intellectual rigor, leadership capacity, and cross-cultural fluency required to thrive in an elite, high-impact, and innovation-driven graduate ecosystem.

I. General Eligibility Criteria

All applicants to AUS Master’s programs must satisfy the following non-negotiable baseline criteria:

A. Academic Credentials

Applicants must have successfully completed a regionally or internationally accredited undergraduate program consisting of no fewer than 120.0 semester credit hours (or equivalent international qualification formally recognized by AUS). This prerequisite ensures the applicant’s possession of a sufficiently comprehensive and rigorous foundational education—capable of supporting advanced graduate-level inquiry, synthesis, and innovation.

B. Grade Point Average (GPA)

Candidates must demonstrate academic merit by presenting a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.3 on a 4.3 scale (or its formally recognized international equivalent).This threshold serves as a quality-control benchmark, safeguarding the university’s academic integrity while upholding its meritocratic commitment to intellectual excellence and graduate readiness.

II. English Language Proficiency

All non-native English-speaking applicants must demonstrate English language competency at a minimum level of B2 under the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Acceptable Certifications

• IELTS Academic

• TOEFL iBT

• Cambridge English Qualifications

• AUS EPASS (English Proficiency Assessment for Scholarly Standards), including a Certificate of English Language Proficiency (CELP) issued by AUS

Language documentation must be dated within the past two years. AUS reserves the right to administer additional assessments as needed.

III. Professional Experience

While not universally mandatory, relevant professional experience is strongly preferred and, in select programs, formally required. Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• A substantiated record of professional engagement that directly aligns with the intended field of study;

• Demonstrated capacity for leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration;

• Evidence of professional maturity and strategic insight, enhancing classroom dialogue and contributing to peer-to-peer learning.

Where required, professional experience must be authenticated and documented. AUS views professional achievement as a critical index of graduate potential, particularly in programs emphasizing applied leadership, organizational transformation, or industry integration.

IV. Holistic Evaluation

Admission is ultimately determined through a holistic and multi-dimensional review process that considers:

• Academic trajectory and intellectual merit;

• Professional contributions and industry alignment;

• Linguistic and communicative competence;

• Interpersonal leadership potential;

• Capacity for innovation, research, and global impact.

This system ensures a diverse and exceptional graduate cohort prepared to advance knowledge, solve complex global challenges, and drive sustained societal transformation.

Conclusion

The AUS Master’s admissions framework is designed not merely to select students, but to curate a future-ready, high-performing community of scholars and professionals. Through uncompromising standards in academic evaluation, linguistic proficiency, and leadership capacity, AUS guarantees the integrity, excellence, and global relevance of its graduate programs—consistently exceeding the benchmarks of the world’s most elite institutions.