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Zayed University

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Zayed University (ZU) is a prominent public federal university in the United Arab Emirates, named after the nation’s founding father—Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It was established in 1998 with the initial aim of providing higher education to Emirati women; later, in 2008, it opened its doors to male students as well.
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Everything You Need to Know About Application Requirements at Zayed University

Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) Admission Requirements

High School Credentials:

 

UAE MoE (Advanced/Elite): minimum 70%

General/Applied: minimum 80% 

 

UK A?Levels: at least 2 A?Levels, grade C or higher (excluding Arabic/Islamic Studies) 

International Baccalaureate (IB): Diploma with minimum 2 HL subjects (grade?5), or IB Certificate with 21 points including two subjects with grade ≥?5 

BTEC: Level?3 Diploma with at least 2 Merit grades 

Standardized Tests (English/Math):

 

English: EmSAT 1250, or IELTS ≥?5.5, or TOEFL iBT ≥?71 (varies by program) 

Math: EmSAT Math (e.g., 750–900 depending on program), or SAT Math, or ZU internal test if required 

Portfolio Requirement: For arts/design programs (e.g., Animation, Graphic Design), applicants must submit a portfolio showcasing creative skills

 

Zayed University Application Statistics

Students
7929
Faculty Strength
70
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Tuition Fees
AED 75000
Living Cost
AED 34000
Avg. GPA
2.5
Avg. IB
27
Avg. Percentage
60 %
Avg. IELTS
5.5

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* All cost are in AED

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