Abu Dhabi University Dubai

For those seeking admission to postgraduate or professional programs at ADU Dubai:

Academic Qualifications:

Professional Diploma: Bachelor’s degree (2.0 CGPA minimum)

Master’s Programs: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (2.5 CGPA minimum)

Doctoral Programs (PhD / DBA): Master’s degree in a related discipline (3.0 CGPA minimum), plus.

A panel interview

At least 2 years of full-time managerial work experience

Required Documents:

Completed application form with non-refundable fee

Certified degree certificates and transcripts

Passport and residence visa (if applicable)

Emirates ID copy (if applicable)

Passport-sized photo

Equivalency Letter from UAE Ministry of Education

Police Clearance Certificate

For Master’s and PhD programs:

IELTS ≥?6.0 (or equivalent English scores)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Two recommendation letters (required for Engineering Management)

For PhD/DBA: 500–1000-word application letter and panel interview.

Application Fee & Process Insights

Application Fees:

Undergraduate: AED 315

Postgraduate: AED 420

Fees are paid during online submission and are non-refundable.

Provisional Admission Offers:

Applicants may receive provisional acceptance pending submission of outstanding documents like equivalency letters or test results.

Placement Tests:

Even with an English test score, students must take the English Placement Test (EPT)

Engineering and science applicants also take the Mathematics Placement Test (MPT.