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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.
All students applying for admission to ADU will need to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English through one of the following tests.
Proficiency requirement
Required level of proficiency:
Required Score
Minimum scores required for admission
EmSAT
1400
TOEFL ITP
550
(213 CBT, 79 IBT)*
IELTS
6.0
* 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
