AUS is an independent, non-profit, coeducational institution formed on the American liberal arts model. It provides students of more than 90 nationalities the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. AUS offers 32 majors and 46 minors at the undergraduate level, 18 master's degree programs and five PhD programs through the following academic units: College of Architecture, Art and Design, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and the School of Business Administration.