Academic Credentials & Timing

Applicants must have completed a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent and apply within one academic year of graduation to be considered in the Priority?1 (P1) category. Applicants beyond this period fall under P2 or P3, with admission reviewed individually—priority timing influences consideration and scholarship opportunities.

English Language Proficiency

Required benchmarks include:

80% in high?school English subject (MoE curriculum)

Or standardized test alternatives: TOEFL ITP ≥?500, TOEFL iBT ≥?61, TOEFL CBT ≥?173, or IELTS (Academic) ≥?5.0

Exemptions apply to native English-medium curriculum applicants or those educated in English-speaking countries.

College-Specific Requirements

Competitive admission is granted based on academic achievement and program capacity. Some colleges stipulate higher thresholds. For example, Engineering and Medicine programs typically require ≥?90% overall, ≥?90% in high?school English, Mathematics ≥?80%, and two science subjects (e.g., Physics, Chemistry) with similarly high scores.
 

Document Requirements

Applicants must submit:

Valid passport (non-locals), visa, and/or UAE ID (nationals)

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Ministry of Education equivalency (if applicable)

Four passport-sized photos

Health insurance documentation

Additional documents for children of UAE national mothers.