Sharjah: The American University of Sharjah (AUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lawrence Technological University (LTU), Southfield, Michigan. With this move, AUS engineering students will be able to continue their graduate studies at LTU and collaborate on collaborative training and academic projects.
According to the agreement, AUS engineering students can take advantage of a 4+1 program that allows them to complete their master’s degree from LTU in just one year after completing four years of undergraduate engineering study at AUS.
As long as they fulfill LTU’s conventional entrance requirements, AUS students will have the advantage of an accelerated admissions procedure. Additionally, those who are selected will receive a $10,000 partial grant to attend LTU.
The MoU – signed by Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, and Dr. Tarek Sobh, President of LTU on campus – also stipulates collaboration towards establishing one or more programs, potentially featuring double or dual degrees. Both institutions will also cooperate in designing training programs for research and development projects, exploring shared areas of interest, and design exchange or study abroad initiatives.
Laursen commented that, “This agreement holds immense potential to enhance the university experience for engineering students at AUS. The introduction of a 4+1 program allows students to seamlessly transition from their undergraduate studies at AUS to pursue a master’s degree at LTU, providing them with an accelerated and comprehensive educational pathway.”
“This agreement does not only facilitate accessibility but also recognizes and rewards academic excellence. The collaboration between the two institutions also creates a rich academic environment that goes beyond traditional boundaries,” Laursen added.
The AUS College of Engineering (CEN), with its many programs, such as the AUS Engineering Al Nukhba program, which supports faculty research and student scholarship, lays a major emphasis on establishing collaborations with top academic and industrial groups.