GENERAL ADMISSION

General Admission

 
 
 
 
General Admission

Postgraduate Regular Entry Requirement:

  1. All students applying for postgraduate admissions are required to have a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent qualification) in a directly related discipline from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
  2. The applicant should typically have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale or its established equivalent in relevant undergraduate course work
  3. Candidates may be asked by the Program Director to attend an interview.
  4. Candidates must meet the postgraduate English Proficiency requirements.
  5. Once admitted and enrolled, the student must complete the program requirements within a maximum period of three calendar years and a Cumulative GPA must be at least 3.00, unless given an extension in writing by the Dean and Department Chair. Typically, full-time postgraduate students take between nine and twelve credit hours per semester.
  6. Students have to meet the program specific admission requirements of the program they are applying to.

Additional documents required for postgraduate applications:

  • A fully completed application for Admission form with a non-refundable application fee,
  • A true copy of the certified Bachelor's Degree Certificate and Transcript (attested by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for graduates from universities in the UAE),
  • Six (6) passport-sized photographs,
  • A copy of a valid passport and residency visa (if applicable),
  • Medical Examination Clearance Form,
  • Official transcript and course syllabi from other universities for credit transfer,
  • Evidence of relevant work experience may be required,
  • Official score report of 79 for the Internet Based TOEFL, or 550 for the paper- based TOEFL (held at ADU only) or 6.0 for the Academic IELTS,
  • Copy of the latest C.V.
  • A true copy of an Equivalency letter from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for applicants graduating from universities outside the UAE in addition to a true copy of the certified Bachelor Degree Certificate and Transcript.