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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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The below information is required while
completing the university application :
Applicants must complete the following for admission:
Required Documents:
Completed online application
Passport copy (plus Emirates ID for UAE residents)
Equivalency letter from the UAE Ministry of Education (if applying from a foreign or private school)
Passport-sized photo (white background)
High school transcript
Police Clearance Certificate
Certificate of Good Conduct from the school (for private school graduates)
Language Proficiency (Programs Taught in English):
IELTS Academic: 5.0
EmSAT: 1100
TOEFL iBT: 61
TOEFL ITP: 500 (AmidEast only)
Cambridge: 154–161
IESOL/SESOL: B1/B2
Pearson PTE: 36–41
Language Proficiency (Programs Taught in Arabic):
IELTS: 4.5
EmSAT: 950
TOEFL iBT: 51
TOEFL ITP: 450
Cambridge: 147–153
IESOL/SESOL: A2/B1
Pearson PTE: 31–35
Or completion of ADU preparatory course
Other Requirements:
No Objection Letter from National Service Department (for male Emirati students)
Proof of completion of Grade 12/Year 13, especially for IGCSE/GCSE applicants
Attested transcripts and syllabi for those applying for course transfer
Attestation of external documents: Home country Ministry of Education → Home country Ministry of Foreign Affairs → UAE Embassy → UAE Ministry of Education and Foreign Affairs
Know more
ADU made a significant jump of 110 places in the QS World University Rankings, now placed at 391 globally, reaffirming its emergence among the top 400 universities in the world.
ADU earned the distinction of being first in the UAE for the Teaching pillar in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, spotlighting the university’s excellence in instructional quality and student engagement.
ADU ascended 60 positions in the Times Higher Education World Rankings, securing a spot at 191st globally, placing it among the top 200 universities worldwide.
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