Admission for Undergraduate Studies

 

1. General University Admission Requirements

Prospective students are welcome to apply for admission for CUD undergraduate programs if they

  • are holders of UAE secondary education certificate
  • Fulfil program-specific requirements to the program which are listed in the tables given below.

Holders of a non-UAE High School Certificate will be processed in accordance with decrees No. 199/2019 and 883 /2019 of His Excellency the Minister of Education UAE, as follows:

  • The High School certificate is valid for admission to a public university of the country in which it was issued
  • The High School certificate is obtained on completion of at least 12 years of schooling.
  • Equivalency Certificate is Issued by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
  • The High School certificate includes at least six (6) subjects covering the four core fields of: Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, and the Social Sciences & Humanities or Arts
  • The High School Certificate is the highest-level certificate if it is issued from a country that has two levels of High School Certificates

The applicant is also required to fulfil program-specific requirements to the program which are listed in the tables given below.

2. English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants, for an undergraduate program whose medium of instruction is English, are required to provide a valid English Language Proficiency Certificate with a minimum score of TOEFL (PBT 500/61 iBT), IELTS (band 5.0), EMSAT ( 1100), or one of the standardized English language test that is international, recognized test that is approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

Note: Students who would like to enroll in the program Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries are required to provide a valid English Language Proficiency Certificate with a minimum score of IELTS (band 5.5), EMSAT (1250), or one of the standardized English language test that is internationally recognized and approved by the ministry of education in the UAE.

Applicants, for an undergraduate program whose medium of instruction is Arabic, are required to provide a valid EMSAT – English certificate with a minimum score of 950, or one of the standardized English language tests which is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

Transferred students are required to present valid certification (EmSAT, TOEFL, IELTS, or other certification approved by the CAA) demonstrating the required language competency scores for full admission

3. Placement Tests

3.1 English

Only admitted students who have achieved the minimum English proficiency requirement will be allowed to register for courses as per their study plan without any further intensive pre-university English courses.

Admitted students with a EmSAT/IELTS score less than the specified minimum requirement will need to register for the University’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program to help them attain the required higher EmSAT/IELTS score. (EAP courses are not transferable). Students will be placed in the appropriate level of the EAP program based on their IELTS or EmSAT score.

Registered students in EAP are allowed to enroll in general education courses, in conjunction with the corresponding level of EAP.

3.2 Math

All students admitted to any of the accredited programs, with the exception of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Applied Sociology, are required to fulfil the Mathematics requirement. The math requirement may be met by passing the Math Placement Test OR providing a Grade 12 minimum Math score of 70% Advanced Stream OR SAT test minimum math score of 450/ Minimum EmSAT Math Score of 600.

Any student who has not met the mathematics requirement or achieved the required pass mark in the Mathematics Placement Test may be granted conditional admission - but such students will not be permitted to register in any Math or Statistics courses, or any course that has a math Prerequisite, until the successful completion of the necessary remedial-math course.

4. Conditional Admission

An applicant who does not meet all of the University Admission requirements may be granted conditional admission. The possible circumstances under which such conditional admission may be granted include:

  • Students who do not meet the English language proficiency requirement: these students must enroll in the EAP program in order to improve their English skills and achieve the required TOEFL/IELTS score.
  • Students who do not pass the Math Placement Test: these students must successfully complete the remedial math course before being allowed to register in any math course.
  • Students who have been unable to provide attested certificates or equivalency certificates: these students must provide the equivalency certificate before the end of their first semester.
  • Students who do not fulfil the program-specific minimum score of their High School Certificate may be granted conditional admission by the Dean of the Faculty. AN Undertaking must be signed by the student.

Conditionally admitted students due to nonfulfillment of the English Language Proficiency requirement can register only in a limited number of GED courses, along with one of the 3 levels of the EAP program, that does not require a good proficiency of the English Language. The maximum number of credit hours that can be completed before fulfilment of the English Language Proficiency requirement is limited to 12 credit hours.

Note: If the student fails to fulfil the English Language proficiency requirement at the end of the first semester, he is requested to enroll in EAP in his second semester and GED courses conditional on the total of earned GED credit hours and the registered ones do not exceed 12 credit hours.

  • Students, who are conditionally admitted for nonfulfillment of the average score in High School certificate, must register in at most 4 courses ( 12 credit hours) that were selected by the Dean or his representative who granted the conditional admission.

If a student does not fulfil the specific probationary admission requirement, she/he may be subject to dismissal from the program or from the University.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

Admission to CUD undergraduate programs for holders of UAE high school certificates is as follows:

A. Programs offered by School of Architecture and Interior Design

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 70% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 75% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

  • Minimum of 70% in Mathematics; or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics; or
  • pass a non-credit Precalculus (MTH 012) course in the first semester.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Building Information Modeling
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies – Sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 70% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 75% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

B. Programs offered by School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 70% for Elite Track.
  • Overall average score of 75% for Advanced
  • Overall average score of 80% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

  • Minimum of 70% in Mathematics subject or,
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics, or Equivalent.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum of 70 % in Physics subject; or
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science *

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 70% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 75% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

  • Minimum of 70% in Mathematics subject or,
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics, or Equivalent.

Science Requirement

  • Minimum of 70% in one science subject (Physics, Biology, or Chemistry) or,
  • Minimum 700 score of EmSAT in one science subject (Physics, Biology, or Chemistry), or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Software Design *
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security *
* Conditional Acceptance to B.Sc. in Computer Science, B.Sc. in Software Design, and B.Sc. in Cyber Security programs can be granted for one semester to holders of high school certificate Elite/advanced tracks students having achieved overall average score below 70% and fulfilling the above proficiency requirements. They will continue in the program only if they achieve a minimum grade of “C” in MTH-112 Calculus I, BCS-101 Elements of Computing 1, and a semester GPA 2.00 or more.
Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering- Mechatronics

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 75% for Elite Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 80% for Advanced Tracks.
  • Overall average score of 90% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

  • Minimum of 80% in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum of 80 % in Physics subject; or
  • Minimum 800 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering-Telecommunication
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electronics

C. Programs offered by School of Management

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 60% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 70% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

(Only applicable for Accounting and Finance Program)

  • Minimum of 70% in Mathematics subject, or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Forensic Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Luxury Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events and Tourism
Bachelor of Business Administration - e-Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Conditional Acceptance to Bachelor of Business Administration can be granted for one semester to holders of high school certificate / general track with overall average score below 70% and fulfilling the above proficiency requirements. They will continue in the program only if they achieve a minimum grade of “C” in MTH-196 Mathematics for Business course and a semester GPA 2.00 or more.

D. Programs offered by Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 60% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 60% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Digital Media and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations 
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Environmental Health Management

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 60% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 60% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

  • Minimum of 70% in Mathematics subject for General Track,
  • Minimum of 60% in Mathematics subject for Elite/Advanced Track, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Science Requirement

  • Minimum of 70% in one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (English)

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 60% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 60% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Arabic)

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 60% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 60% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 950 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 4.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology (Arabic) 
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries 

Certificate of completion of MOE-UAE high school with:

  • Overall average score of 70% for Elite and Advanced Tracks, or
  • Overall average score of 75% for General Track.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1250 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

 

Non- UAE High School Certificates

Admission to CUD undergraduate programs for holders of British System high school certificates is as follows:

A. Programs offered by School of Architecture and Interior Design

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

  • C grade in O Level; or D grade in As/A Level; or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics; or
  • pass a non-credit Precalculus (MTH 012) course in the first semester.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Building Information Modeling
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies – Sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

B. Programs offered by School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • C grade in O Level, C grade in As Level; or D grade in A Level; or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • C grade in O Level, C grade in As Level; or D grade in A Level; or
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • C grade in O Level; or D grade in As/A Level; or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics. 

Science Requirement

  • C grade in O Level; or D grade in As/A Level in one science subject (Physics, Biology or Chemistry) or,
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in one science subject (Physics, Biology or Chemistry), or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Software Design
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering- Mechatronics

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • B grade in O Level, C grade in As Level; or D grade in A Level; or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • B grade in O Level, C grade in As Level; or D grade in A Level; or
  • Minimum 800 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering-Telecommunication
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electronics

C. Programs offered by School of Management

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

(Only applicable for Accounting and Finance Program)

  • C grade in O Level; or D grade in As/A Level; or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics;
Bachelor of Business Administration - Forensic Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Luxury Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events and Tourism
Bachelor of Business Administration - e-Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

D. Programs offered by Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Digital Media and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (English)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Environmental Health Management

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

  • C grade in O Level; or D grade in As/A Level; or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics;

Science Requirement

  • C grade in O Level; or D grade in As/A Level in one science subject (Physics, Biology or Chemistry).
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Arabic)

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 950 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 4.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology (Arabic) 
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Completion of 13 years of schooling
  • Minimum of 7 subjects with:
    • minimum score of 4 or C grade in five O-Level subjects,
    • Minimum score of 3 or D grade in two A-Level subjects.
  • Islamic education and Arabic language subjects are not counted among the required subjects.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1250 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

 

Admission to CUD undergraduate programs for holders of American System high school certificates is as follows:

A. Programs offered by School of Architecture and Interior Design

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 70% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • SAT Mathematics: Score of 485; or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Building Information Modeling
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies – Sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 70% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

B. Programs offered by School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 75% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • SAT Mathematics: Score of 520; or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • SAT Physics Score of 520; or
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science *

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 70% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • SAT Mathematics: Score of 520; or
  • EmSAT in Mathematics: Score of 700 / Equivalent.

Science Requirement

  • SAT Score of 520 in one Science subject (Physics, Biology or Chemistry), or
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in Physics, Biology or Chemistry, or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Software Design *
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security *
* Conditional Acceptance to B.Sc. in Computer Science, B.Sc. in Software Design, and B.Sc. in Cyber Security programs can be granted for one semester to holders of high school certificates with an overall average score below 70% and fulfilling the above proficiency requirements. They will continue in the program only if they achieve a minimum grade of “C” in MTH-112 Calculus I , BCS-101 Elements of Computing 1, and a semester GPA 2.00 or more.
Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering- Mechatronics

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 75% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • SAT Mathematics: Score of 555; or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • SAT Physics Score of 555; or
  • Minimum 800 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering-Telecommunication
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electronics

C. Programs offered by School of Management

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 70% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

(Only applicable for Accounting and Finance Program)

  • SAT Mathematics: Score of 485; or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Forensic Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Luxury Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events and Tourism
Bachelor of Business Administration - e-Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

Conditional Acceptance to Bachelor of Business Administration can be granted for one semester to holders of high school with overall average score below 70% and fulfilling the above proficiency requirements. They will continue in the program only if they achieve a minimum grade of “C” in MTH-196 Mathematics for Business course and a semester GPA 2.00 or more.

D. Programs offered by Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 60% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Digital Media and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (English)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Environmental Health Management

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 60% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • SAT Mathematics: Score of 520; or
  • EmSAT in Mathematics: Score of 700 / Equivalent.

Science Requirement

  • SAT Score of 520 in one Science subject (Physics, Biology or Chemistry), or
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in Physics, Biology or Chemistry, or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Arabic)

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 60% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 950 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 4.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology (Arabic) 
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum of overall average score: 75% in the final grade (Grade 12) or the average of best two years of grades 10, 11 and 12.
  • Holder had successfully passed grades (9, 10, 11 and, 12).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1250 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

 

Admission to CUD undergraduate programs for holders of International Baccalaureate certificates is as follows:

A. Programs offered by School of Architecture and Interior Design

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum score of 3 in the Mathematics subject.
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics; or
  • pass a non-credit Precalculus (MTH 012) course in the first semester.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Building Information Modeling
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies – Sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

B. Programs offered by School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum score of 3 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum score of 3 in Physic, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Physics.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum score of 3 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Science Requirement

  • Minimum score of 3 in one Science subject (Biology or Chemistry Physics), or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in one Science subject (Biology or Chemistry Physics).
Bachelor of Science in Software Design
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering- Mechatronics

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 27 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum score of 4 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum score of 4 in Physic, or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Physics.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering-Telecommunication
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electronics

C. Programs offered by School of Management

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Math Requirement

(Only applicable for Accounting and Finance Program)

  • Minimum score of 3, or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Forensic Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Luxury Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events and Tourism
Bachelor of Business Administration - e-Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

D. Programs offered by Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Digital Media and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (English)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Environmental Health Management

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum score of 3, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Science Requirement

  • Minimum score of 3 in one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Arabic)

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 950 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 4.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Arabic Language Proficiency Requirement

  • EMSAT-Arabic 1000.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology (Arabic) 
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum score of 24 points.
  • Must be holder of IB Diploma with 6 subjects (excluding Islamic Education)
  • The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1250 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

 

Admission to CUD undergraduate programs for holders of high school Certificates From (France, Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia) is as follows:

A. Programs offered by School of Architecture and Interior Design

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 10 in the Mathematics subject.
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics; or
  • pass a non-credit Precalculus (MTH 012) course in the first semester.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Building Information Modeling
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies – Sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

B. Programs offered by School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 10 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum of 10 in Physics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Physics.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 10 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Science Requirement

  • Minimum of 10 in one Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in one Science subject (Biology, Chemis,try or Physics).
Bachelor of Science in Software Design
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering- Mechatronics

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 12 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 12 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum of 12 in Physic, or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Physics.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering-Telecommunication
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electronics

C. Programs offered by School of Management

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

(Only applicable for Accounting and Finance Program)

  • Minimum of 10 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Forensic Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Luxury Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events and Tourism
Bachelor of Business Administration - e-Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

D. Programs offered by Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Digital Media and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (English)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Environmental Health Management

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 10 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Science Requirement

  • Minimum of 10 in one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Arabic)

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 950 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 4.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology (Arabic) 
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • A minimum overall average score of 10 out of 20

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1250 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

 

Admission to CUD undergraduate programs for holders of high school Certificates of the Indian Board / Pakistani Board is as follows:

A. Programs offered by School of Architecture and Interior Design

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 60%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 60% in the Mathematics, or 
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.
     
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Building Information Modeling
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies – Sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 60%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

B. Programs offered by School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 65%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in  English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 60 % in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum of 60 % in physics; or 
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 60%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 60% the Mathematics, or 
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Science Requirement

  • Minimum of 60% in one science subject (Physics, Biology, or Chemistry) or,
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in one science subject (Physics, Biology, or Chemistry), or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Software Design
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering- Mechatronics

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 70%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 70 % in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum of 70 % in physics; or 
  • Minimum 800 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering-Telecommunication
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electronics

C. Programs offered by School of Management

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 60%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

(Only applicable for Accounting and Finance Program)

  • Minimum of 60 % in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Forensic Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Luxury Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events and Tourism
Bachelor of Business Administration - e-Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

D. Programs offered by Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 50%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Digital Media and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (English)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Environmental Health Management

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 50%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of 60 % in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics.

Science Requirement

  • Minimum of 60% in one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Arabic)

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 50%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 950 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 4.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology (Arabic) 
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 65%
  • Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
  • Submission of school transcript of grades 10 and 12

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1250 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

 

Admission to CUD undergraduate programs for holders of (WAEC) high school Certificates is as follows:

A. Programs offered by School of Architecture and Interior Design

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Architecture

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 70%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of B2 in the Mathematics subject.
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics; or
  • pass a non-credit Precalculus (MTH 012) course in the first semester.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - Building Information Modeling
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies – Sustainability
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 70%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

B. Programs offered by School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Computer and Networking Engineering Technology

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 75%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of B2 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics, or equivalent.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum of B2 in physics; or 
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 70%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of B2 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics, or Equivalent

Science Requirement

  • Minimum of B2 in one science subject (Physics, Biology, or Chemistry), or
  • Minimum 700 score in EmSAT in one science subject (Physics, Biology , or Chemistry), or Equivalent.
Bachelor of Science in Software Design
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering- Mechatronics

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 80%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of A1 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 800 score in EmSAT in Mathematics, or equivalent.

Physics Requirement

  • Minimum of A1 in physics; or 
  • Minimum 800 score in EmSAT in Physics; or Equivalent
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering-Telecommunication
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Electronics

C. Programs offered by School of Management

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 70%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

(Only applicable for Accounting and Finance Program)

  • Minimum of B2 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 600 score in EmSAT in Mathematics, or Equivalent
Bachelor of Business Administration - Forensic Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration - Sports Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Luxury Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration - Events and Tourism
Bachelor of Business Administration - e-Business
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resource Management

D. Programs offered by Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences

Program Minimum High school Requirements Other Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 60%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Digital Media and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Public Relations 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (English)
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Environmental Health Management

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 60%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1100 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.0 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Minimum of B2 in Mathematics, or
  • Minimum of 700 score in EmSAT in Mathematics, or Equivalent

Science Requirement

  • Minimum of B2 in one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Arabic)

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 60%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 950 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 4.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology (Arabic) 
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries 

Fulfillment of high school equivalency requirement of the Ministry of Education in the UAE: 

  • Minimum Overall average score: 75%

English Language Proficiency Requirement

  • Minimum of 1250 Score in EmSAT in   English Language or
  • 5.5 in Academic IELTS/Equivalent.

 

5. Admission Requirements and Procedures

Prospective students can apply to any of our programs online at Apply online. Students are more than welcome to visit our campus for a personal tour, and one of our officers would be pleased to address any questions with their online application. Alternatively, inquiries can be sent to apply@cud.ac.ae.However, prospective students are obliged to abide by the endorsed health and safety measures as per the directives of the Ministry of Education, and Dubai Health Authority to access the Campus.
Once a student has submitted their completed application, they are assigned an Applicant ID by the Admissions Department. (This Applicant ID # should not be confused with the Student ID #, which is given only after a student has accepted an offer of admission).

5.1 Steps and Required Documents

Required Documents
  • Complete an application online at  Apply online
  • Certified copy of Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.
  • Copy of student passport (valid).
  • Copy of residence visa for non-local students (valid).
  • Copy of Emirates ID
  • Copy of UAE National Family Registry for local students.
  • A valid English Language Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS or EmSAT)
  • Proof of successful completion or a letter of exemption of military service from the National & Reserve Service Authority (UAE nationals male only)
  • Recent passport-size colored photograph.
  • Applications from holders of High School Certificates are processed after payment of the non-refundable fee of 525 AED.
Additional Requirements for Students holding Foregin Certificates
  • Document proving that the student completed 12 years of school.
  • Certified copy of grades 10,11, 12 certificates and Graduation certificate ( Diploma ).
  • Equivalent certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
Additional Requirements for Kuwait Students
  • Kuwaiti Nationals applicants must attach a copy of Kuwaiti Embassy Approval
Additional Requirements for Visiting Students
  • Approval letter from student's home university with a list of courses allowed to be taken at CUD.

5.2 Attestation of Documents and Certificates

Students who have graduated from High Schools in the UAE

UAE High School certificates are attested by the Ministry of Education in the UAE. In addition to obtaining an Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

Students who have graduated from High Schools outside the UAE

  • High School certificates must be attested by the Ministry of Education in the country where the issuing High School is based.
  • Certificates and transcripts must be attested by the UAE embassy or consulate in that same country.
  • If the student is not able to have the attestation completed by the UAE embassy or consulate in that same country, they may also be able to obtain the same attestation or equalization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Consulate of the particular country they studied in.
  • Students must obtain Equivalency Certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

 

6. Deadlines for Admission

Applications for admissions are accepted year-round. Entry can be in the Fall, Spring or Summer. However, course registration must be completed before the end of the registration week as shown on the academic calendar which is available at https://www.cud.ac.ae/academic-calendar#undergraduate

6.1 Letter of Admission

Upon successful completion of the admission process, the student will receive either a conditional acceptance or fully admitted letter issued by the Admissions Department. If the student is rejected, he or she will also receive a letter notifying the rejection of his/her application.

The admission letter is valid only for the semester which is shown in the Admission letter.

7. Admission Appeals

Should a student’s Application for Admission be rejected, he/she may appeal the decision as follows:

  • Inform the Admissions Office of his/her dissatisfaction and request a review, in writing, within thirty (30) days of having received the written reason for the rejection.
  • The Admissions Office will acknowledge receipt of the applicant’s request and forward it to the Admissions Review Panel which is composed of the Program Leader and two faculties, one from the relevant Department and one from a different Department.
  • The applicant may make a presentation to the Panel but may not be represented by a third party at the Panel.
  • The Panel will submit their decision to the Registrar for his/her approval.
  • The Admissions Office will inform the applicant of the decision in writing.

The decision of the Registrar is final and binding. Should the decision be in favour of the applicant, the applicant will be admitted to his/her chosen program, or an alternative should no place be available in his/her chosen program. Under no circumstance will a student already admitted to the University be disadvantaged by the findings of the Review Panel.

8. Student Visa

International and non-national students are eligible for a UAE Student Residence Visa sponsored by Canadian University Dubai. These visas are only issued to full-time students (students enrolled in 4 courses or more per semester) who have been accepted to the University and have paid the required deposits and fees.

Student visas are valid for a period of 12 months and renewable per the duration of the student’s program of study. Visas must be renewed or cancelled within an acceptable period before expiry while in the UAE. Failure to renew or cancel your visa accordingly may result in an absconding status with UAE Immigration and forfeiting of your visa deposit.

Students with abscondment status will be dismissed from the university and returned to their home country.

Transfer of visas from other institutions is a lengthy process. Students should cancel their visa at their previous academic institution and Canadian University Dubai will apply for a new visa.

Once all the documents are available it takes a minimum of 3 working days to process the visa. Completion of medical and stamping of the visa on the passport takes a minimum of 10 additional working days.

The documents required are:
  • Color passport photocopy
  • 4 color passport photographs (Submitted with Application for Admission)
  • Letter of Acceptance from the University with course details and duration.



*Note that the University cannot guarantee that you will be granted a student visa.

Falsified Admission Documents

Students found to have submitted falsified documents will be dismissed from the university with no refunds and reported to the appropriate authorities.