AUS is licensed and its programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education's Higher Education Affairs Division in UAE.
The bachelor of science degree program in computer engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The bachelor of science degree program in computer science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
AUS offers a number of grants and scholarships to help students with their education costs. The university has also designated funds available for students with limited financial resources.