Abu Dhabi University

Abu Dhabi University Entry Requirements

The university is known for opening its doors to students hailing from countries from distinct parts of the world. Its entry requirements do not discriminate on the grounds of religion, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity or disability. To land a foot in the university and enrol in any of its programmes, students must meet its eligibility criteria. Some of the Abu Dhabi University entry requirements are overarching and do not depend on what course one chooses to enrol in, while some are specific to the programme the student chooses to pursue at the university. Below listed are the entry requirements for the university’s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes respectively. 

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• Candidate has to submit their completed online application form through the university website. 
• The accepted English language proficiency tests include TOEFL, IELTS and English emSAT.
• In case of having enrolled in a foreign curriculum (Private school in the UAE or qualification issued outside the country) for previous education, a relevant equivalency letter issued by the UAE Ministry of Education is to be furnished.
• Previous academic records of Year 12/13 of schooling to be provided.
• A certified copy of the high school certificate is required. 

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Postgraduate programmes include professional diploma programmes, Master’s programmes and Doctorate programmes.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required from a university accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. 
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required on a 4.0 scale. 

Abu Dhabi University Fees

University fees are determined by a variety of factors. The primary one is whether a student is classified as a home or international student followed by what course they wish to pursue and at what level. The Abu Dhabi University fees are not classified by course but instead by the College or Department that the course falls under. The tuition fees for undergraduate students vary from those of graduate students. The university fees are determined by the study plan for each student and there is a set amount charged per credit hour. The tuition fees also vary from campus to campus with students incurring varied fees per credit hour at the university’s four different campuses. Undergraduate tuition fees per credit hour range from AED 1100 to AED 1700 depending on the course and campus. Postgraduate tuition fees range from AED 2900 to AED 3700 per credit hour. 

Abu Dhabi University Placements

While the university does not have a department catered to careers after graduation and employability services for its graduates, specialists, professionals and counsellors across the university help students find a job suited to their interests, and aptitudes based on their qualifications. Abu Dhabi University placements are known to engage in several career fairs and exhibitions to help students engage with relevant employers across the country as well as the world. Average salaries of students pursuing different profiles after graduation range from AED 87,000 to AED 1,38,000.