Admission Procedure to Study in UAE

Intakes to Study in the UAE

Admissions to universities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is divided into three intakes including Fall, Spring and Summer. That being said, not all universities will be open to international students in all of the three admission cycles. So, make sure you have a clear idea of the admission timelines of the universities you are applying to.

Note: The timelines may vary from one UAE university to another.

Application Process To Study In The UAE

Check out the basic application process at universities in the UAE:

• Visit the official website of the university or reach out to us at abroad@collegedekho.com or 785 9990 990.

• Fill out the application form.

• Indicate the area of study you are applying for.

• Prepare all required documentation

• Pay the application fee.

• Apply for admission tests and personal interview, if required.

• Pay the required fee to reserve a place at the university.

• Apply for an applicable English language proficiency exam and placement test as asked by the university.

• Complete all documents by the deadline, after which an ID will be issued.

Eligibility Criteria To Study in the UAE

Eligibility Criteria to Study Bachelor’s in the UAE

In order to be considered for an undergraduate programme in the UAE, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria/admission requirements:

• Must have completed secondary education or equivalent with the required average no more than three years previously.

• Applicants to the College of Medicine and Dental Medicine must have finished their secondary education no earlier than one year prior to applying.

• Must not have been expelled from any academic institution.

• Must be mentally, physically and medically fit to be admitted to the desired major.

• Must have completed the application process, as asked by the university along with submission of the required application fee.

• Must meet all the secondary education grade requirements.

• Must have obtained the required cutoff marks in English language proficiency tests such as the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic.

General Documents Required to Study Bachelor’s in the UAE

Given below are the documents required to study an undergraduate programme at a UAE university:

• Copy of valid student passport

• Copy of residence visa

• Certified copy of Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent

• Recent passport-size coloured photographs

• Health Fitness Certificate as required by the university

• Copy of a good conduct certificate

• Copy of Birth Certificate

• An English Language Proficiency Certificate

Eligibility Criteria to Study Master’s in the UAE

In order to be considered for a postgraduate programme in the UAE, you must fulfil the following eligibility criteria/admission requirements:

• Must hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a CGPA of at least 3.00 out of 4.00. (Students with a CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be considered conditionally)

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study that qualified them for the master’s programme.

• Must have obtained the required cutoff marks in English language proficiency tests such as the TOEFL or IELTS.

• Must submit an attachment of People of Determination card (if applicable).

• May also be required to have prior work experience in the related field of study.

General Documents Required to Study Bachelor’s in the UAE

Given below are the documents required to study a postgraduate programme at a UAE university:

• Copy of valid student passport

• Certified copy of undegraduate degree

• Certified copy of undegraduate transcript

• Recent passport-size coloured photographs

• Health Fitness Certificate as required by the university

• Copy of a good conduct certificate

• Copy of Birth Certificate

• An English Language Proficiency Certificate

• CV/Resume

Entrance Exams Required To Study In The UAE

Here are the entrance exams who scores you may be asked to submit in order to get admission to undergraduate/postgraduate programmes in the UAE:

• Paper-Based TOEFL: It is an assessment test offered in places with the internet version of the TOEFL is not available. The PBT is attempted by only 3% of candidates who choose the test for their English language requirements.

• TOEFL iBT: The TOEFL iBT test is accepted by more than 11,000 universities and institutions across the world including countries like the US, Australia, Canada, the UK, and more. In the UAE, almost every university accepts TOEFL iBT scores to admit international students.

• IELTS (Academic): The IELTS Academic test is also an English language proficiency test attempted by international students applying to universities that have an English speaking environment.

• EmSAT: The EmSAT is based on UAE national standards, a standardised test, introduced to ensure that students have the necessary knowledge and skills to engage in a knowledge-based society in the country.

• PTE Academic: PTE Academic, conducted by Pearson, is an entirely computer-based English language test for international students, accepted across the world.

• GMAT: The Graduate Management Admission Test, administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is a computer adaptive test  aimed at assessing students applying for admission to graduate management programs such as MBA.