English Proficiency at Abu Dhabi University – EmSAT, TOEFL and IELTS Requirements
Required Language Skills
English Proficiency
As the majority of our programs are delivered and examined in English, it is essential that the English language skills of all our students are at the required minimum level.
English Proficiency Required
All students applying for admission to ADU will need to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English through one of the following tests:
EmSAT
This is the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT), a national system of standardized computer-based tests, based on United Arab Emirates national standards.
IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English language test jointly administered by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.
TOEFL
This Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers.
* The TOEFL or IELTS tests should have been taken no more than two years, and EmSat exam is valid for 18 months prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University
Required Score
Minimum scores required for admission
EmSAT
1100
TOEFL ITP
500
(173 CBT, 61 IBT) *
IELTS
5.0
Cambridge
154-161
IESOL/SESOL
B1/B2
Pearson PTE
36-41
* The TOEFL or IELTS tests should have been taken no more than two years, and EmSat exam is valid for 18 months prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University
