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Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Academic Criteria
Applicants must hold a secondary school certificate or its equivalence from any recognized curriculum, including UAE MOE, British, American, IB, CBSE, etc. Non-UAE credentials require a letter of equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education.
English language requirements:
UAE MOE curriculum: Minimum 80% in high school English, or 70% in a university-administered English test.
Other English-language curricula: No additional English test needed.
Non-English curricula: Acceptable scores include IELTS Academic 5.0, TOEFL PBT 500, or TOEFL iBT 61.
Program-specific academic prerequisites (e.g., Mathematics and Science scores):
Bachelor of Dental Surgery: ≥90% in Math + two sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Pharmacy: ≥80% in Math + two sciences
Engineering/Architecture: ≥80% in Math, Physics, and one of Biology/Chemistry
Artificial Intelligence: ≥75% in Math
Information Systems: ≥70% in Math
Law: ≥70% in Maths
Conditional Admission Pathway
Students who:
Do not meet English proficiency or subject score thresholds, or
Cannot provide documents by the deadline,
may be granted admission with conditions, required to enroll in the Intensive English Program (IEP) and restricted to select General Education courses per semester.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
Attested high school certificate/transcripts
Equivalency letter (if applicable)
Passport copy, UAE ID, and visa
Recent photographs
National Service Certificate (for UAE nationals)
Health-related documentation for Health Sciences programs (e.g., CPR certificate).
Know more
In 2025, CUA’s dental students took first place at the AEEDC Dubai, one of the world’s largest dental conferences. They outperformed peers from over 26 local and international institutions—affirming CUA’s prowess in hands-on training and dental innovation.
In June 2025, under the patronage of Shaikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi (Crown Prince of Ajman), CUA celebrated the graduation of 724 students from its undergraduate and master’s programs. The ceremony underscored the institution’s growing prestige and its role in shaping national leadership in higher education.
In July 2024, CUA received a prestigious 5‑star rating through the QS Stars™ system—a hallmark of excellence. The rating reflects outstanding performance in key areas such as teaching, employability, internationalization, and facilities.
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