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The United Arab Emirates University was awarded a
3 star rating
by the Global Star Rating System for Services on 25/03/2021
United Arab Emirates Citizens and Children of National Mothers
Service Name
Undergraduate Admissions
Online Application for Undergraduate Admissions - National and children of national
mothers only.
Service Description
Admission to the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) based on relevant student academic preparation and performance levels, and the instructional capacities of academic programs. Applicants eligibility for admission will be based on a combination of their Grade 12 grade average score, and the results of their EMSAT English examination.
Grade 12 certificate holders from National and children of national mothers only.
Admission Criteria
A minimum of 80% in Grade 12 Certificate is required for admission in all colleges
except college of College of Medicine and Health Sciences where it requires a minimum
of 90% in Grade 12 Certificate.
Admission to the College of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Veterinary Medicine
program in the College of Food and Agriculture are limited to National Students.
A score of (1250) in the English EmSAT or its equivalent in IELTS - Academic (5.5),
or TOEFL ITP (525)/ IBT (70).
IELTS certificate issued outside the UAE must be approved by the British Council.
Students who study in the British system are required to have 5 subjects in Ordinary
Level (OL) + 2 subjects in Advanced Subsidiary (AS) or Advanced level (AL), and the
grade must be equal to a Good (C) or above in all 7 subjects.
Extract the equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education (Abu Dhabi) for
private schools that do not follow the government curriculum.
Admission Requirements per College
**Admission to the College of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Veterinary Medicine
program in the College of Food and Agriculture are limited to National Students.
College of Medicine and Health Sciences
A minimum of 90% in Grade 12 Certificate.
A minimum score of (1100) in EmSAT Exam of Biology or Chemistry, or its equivalent,
or passing the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (900) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic.
Passing the MCQ test or scoring a minimum of (491) in the MCAT test.
Passing the personal interview (MMI).
College of Engineering
A minimum score of (1100) in EmSAT Exam of Mathematics, or its equivalent, or passing
the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (500) in EmSAT Exam of Chemistry or Physics, or its equivalent,
or passing the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (900) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic.
College of Information Technology
A minimum score of (1100) in EmSAT Exam of Mathematics, or its equivalent, or passing
the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (900) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic.
College of Science
A minimum score of (1100) in EmSAT Exam of Mathematics, or its equivalent, or passing
the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (500) in EmSAT Exam of Chemistry or Biology or Physics, or its
equivalent, or passing the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (900) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic.
College of Food and Agriculture
A minimum score of (1100) in EmSAT Exam of Mathematics, or its equivalent, or passing
the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (500) in EmSAT Exam of Chemistry or Biology or Physics, or its
equivalent, or passing the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (900) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
A minimum score of (700) in EmSAT Exam of Mathematics, or its equivalent, or passing
the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (1100) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic for the Majors offered in Arabic.
College of Education
A minimum score of (700) in EmSAT Exam of Mathematics, or its equivalent, or passing
the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (1100) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic for the Majors offered in Arabic.
College of Law
A minimum score of (700) in EmSAT Exam of Mathematics, or its equivalent, or passing
the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (1100) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic for the Majors offered in Arabic.
College of Business and Economics
A minimum score of (900) in EmSAT Exam of Mathematics, or its equivalent, or passing
the College placement tests.
A minimum score of (900) in EmSAT Exam of Arabic.
**In case a student could not achieve the college s admission terms and conditions within one semester from being provisionally assigned to the college, the University shall assign the student to a college with available capacity that is appropriate to the student s academic qualifications.
Documents Required:
All applicants must complete the required data on the application form. The application
must be accompanied by the following documents:
Copy of valid passport.
Copy of nationality ID (for local students only).
Copy of UAE identity card from both sides.
Copy of birth certificate
Personal picture passport size.
Original high school certificate or a true copy of grade 12 certificate.
An equivalent certificate is required for private schools that do not follow the UAE
government curriculum and for certificate from outside UAE.
Copy of mother s valid passport, mother s nationality ID and mother s identity card (for children of national mothers).
Note:
Students who do not have identity papers should bring their ID card. (children of
national mothers)
Important Dates
Applicants must submit their application during the application period announced on the Ministry of Education s official website and the university s website as follows:
First Academic Semester: May, June and July.
Second Academic Semester: September, October and November.
Problem Resolution Time
From one hour to maximum of three days depending on the severity of the issue.
