Whether the student takes this course or is exempted from it depends on his/her result in the Arabic placement exam when admitted in the university.

The placement exam in Arabic 1 skills: If a student scores below 60 they stay in ARBU 140.

Students can take Arabic courses along with other UC courses.

Requirements for Course Completion:

•  Achievement of (60) grade in  Arabic  ARBU 140  placement exams

• Achievement of grade 5.5 in the optional Arabic competency exam (brochure available)

• Achievement of (900) grade in Arabic EmSAT

Is it possible for a student to pass Arabic courses without studying them?

This is possible if the student:

• Passes the fast track course before the start of the term.
• Passes the placement exam in its two parts by scoring (60%) in each one.
• Passes the Arabic competency certificate exam from Al Ain Center for Arabic Language Competency with a score of (5.5).