1. Entry to Applied Bachelor Programs (Direct Entry, e.g., Computer Information Science)

High school requirements: Minimum General Secondary Certificate (GSC) average of 85%

EmSAT (Federal Standardized Test) requirements:

English: Minimum score of 1,250

Other required subjects may include Math or other prescribed disciplines depending on the chosen field

2. General Eligibility & Federal Funding Criteria

Nationality/documentation:

Must be a UAE national or child of a UAE national

Required documents: Valid Emirates ID, National ID/Family Book, and UAE passport (or another passport if eligible)

Educational qualifications: Must have completed the General School Certificate (GSC) or an equivalent credential

National Service: Male applicants must either have completed or be exempted from National Service

Priority admissions: Allocated based on certain categories such as being a recent graduate, transfer student with valid CGPA, or returning HCT student.

3. Placement via Common Educational Proficiency Assessment (CEPA)

HCT employs CEPA exam scores to determine applicants’ eligibility:

CEPA?English: Minimum score of 180 for direct entry (writing band ≥5)

CEPA?Math: Minimum score of 170 for direct entry.