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Bachelor’s Degrees

To enrol in a bachelor’s degree, you will need to meet the University’s minimum academic and English language requirements.

For more information, visit the enrolling at UOWD page.

 

  • Academic
  • Credit for Prior Learning
  • English Language Requirements
  • Placement Tests
  • Challenge Test
  • Arabic Placement Test

Academic Requirements

The minimum academic entry requirements and admission criteria for UOWD depend upon the type of high school curriculum you have followed. The minimum requirements based on the most common high school systems are outlined below:

Business, Computer Science, IT & Media Degrees  
School System Bachelor Degree
Advanced Entry 
(3 Years)
Bachelor Degree
Direct Entry
(4 Years)
UAE
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama
N/A Elite or Advanced Track 70%,
General Track 75%
Arab Countries
Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama
N/A 70%
American High School Diploma Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100
Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0)
Bangladesh
HSC
GPA of 4.0 / 5.0 GPA of 3.0 / 5.0
Brazil
Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate
N/A 60%
British GCE Curriculum Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects
and Minimum of “CCD” in A levels
Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects
and 2AS/ 1A level subject(s)
Chinese Senior High School 80% 60%
Colombia
Título de Bachiller Académico
N/A 3 out of 5 or
6 out of 10
International Baccalaureate Diploma 25 Points 21 Points
India
CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12
65% 50%
Iran
Pre-University Certificate
14 11
Japan
Upper Secondary School Diploma
3.8 out of 5 2.5 out of 5
Kenya 60 31
Mexico N/A 6 out of 10
Nepal
School Leaving Certificate Examination
3 out of 4 2.3 out of 4
Nigeria
WAEC & NECO
N/A Minimum of 7 subjects with no
more than 1 “Pass”
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate
60% 50%
CIS Countries
Attestat
N/A Average 3/5
South Korea
CSAT
77.5% 70%

 

Notes:

  • All students applying for these programs are required to have an EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 600 or equivalent.
  • Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
  • All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12. 
  • A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.
Engineering (Honours) Degree  
School System Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(4 Years)
UAE
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama

Elite Track (75%) OR Advanced Track (80%) and
EmSAT: MATH - 1250, Physics - 900 and Arabic 600

Arab Countries
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama
Equivalent to UAE Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama requirement
American High School Diploma Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100
Bangladesh
HSC
GPA of 4.0 / 5.0
British GCE Curriculum Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects and
Minimum of “CCD” in A levels
Chinese Senior High School 80%
International Baccalaureate Diploma 25 Points
India
CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12
65%
Iran
Pre-University Certificate
14
Japan
Upper Secondary School Diploma 
3.8 out of 5
Kenya 60
Nepal
School Leaving Certificate Examination
3 out of 4
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate
60%
South Korea
CSAT
77.5%

 

Notes:

  • Students not meeting the minimum direct entry for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may be eligible for admission subject to successful completion of additional remedial subjects identified by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences.
  • Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
  • All students applying for the Bachelor of Engineering are required to have an EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 900 or equivalent and an EmSAT in Physics with a score of 800 or equivalent.
  • All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12. 
  • A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.
Nursing Degree  
School System Bachelor Degree
(Conversion)
UAE
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama
Elite or Advanced Track 70%,
General Track 75%
Arab Countries
Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama
70%
American High School Diploma Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0)
Bangladesh
HSC
GPA of 3.0 / 5.0
British GCE Curriculum Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects
and 2AS/ 1A level subject(s)
Chinese Senior High School 60%
International Baccalaureate Diploma 21 Points
India
CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12
50%
Iran
Pre-University Certificate
11
Kenya 31
Nigeria
WAEC & NECO
Minimum of 7 subjects with no
more than 1 “Pass”
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate
50%
CIS Countries
Attestat
Average 3/5

 

Notes:

  • All students applying for these programs are required to have an EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 600 or equivalent.
  • Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
  • To be eligible for this degree you need to be a registered nurse who holds a recognise diploma in nursing and also meet the admission requirements based on the type of high school curriculum you have followed.
  • All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12. 
  • A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you are seeking advanced standing status, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a bachelor’s degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

Business, Computer Science, IT & Media Degrees  
English Language Testing Bachelor Degree
Advance Entry 
(3 Years)*
Bachelor Degree
Direct Entry
(4 Years)**
IELTS
Academic
Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0
& Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading
& Writing Minimum score of 5.0 inListening & Speaking
Overall IELTS (Academic) score
of 5.0 & Minimum score of 5.0 in
Reading & Writing
TOEFL
Internet-based
79 with not less than 20 in Writing,
18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 
16 in Speaking
61
TOEFL
Computer based
213 with a 4.0
TWE/Essay Writing 
173
TOEFL***
International paper based
550 with a 4.0
TWE/Essay Writing 
500
EmSAT
Achieve – English
1400 1100


Notes:

* Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS and no more than one score (either in reading or writing) between 5.0 and 6.0 will be given the opportunity to complete a remedial subject in the first semester as a condition for progression.

** Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS (or equivalent) and a minimum score of 6.0 in reading and writing(or equivalent) are eligible for advanced standing for English Language subjects.

*** Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Engineering (Honours) Degree  
English Language Testing Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree
IELTS
Academic
Overall: IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0
Minimum of 6.0 in Reading & Writing
Minimum of 5.0 in Listening & Speaking
TOEFL
Internet-based
79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading,
17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking
TOEFL
Computer based
213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
TOEFL*
International paper based
550 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
EmSAT
Achieve – English
1400


Notes:

* Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS and no more than one score (either in reading or writing) between 5.0 and 6.0 will be given the opportunity to complete a remedial subject in the first semester as a condition for progression.

Nursing Degree  
English Language Testing Bachelor Degree
(Conversion)
IELTS
Academic
Overall IELTS (Academic) score 
of 5.0 & Minimum score of 5.0 in
Reading & Writing
TOEFL
Internet-based
61
TOEFL
Computer based
173
TOEFL*
International paper based
500
EmSAT
Achieve – English
1100


Notes:

* Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

English Test 

If you do not have the required evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) you may take the Accuplacer English Test to establish your language level. The test is conducted on a regular basis and you can register for the test at the same time as you lodge your university application for admission to UOWD.

English language programs for University studies and IELTS preparation are available at the University’s English Language Centre.

Bachelor of Engineering Placement Tests

All Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students should complete the Faculty of Engineering Placement Tests in Physics and in Mathematics and achieve a minimum score of 60% in each test. Students who score less than 60% in the placement test would be required to complete remedial subject(s) in their first term.

Placement Test - Compulsory for all BE students

Batch 1

Subject Date Time Location

MATH ENGG

Saturday, 15 April 2023

1:00pm to 3:00am

On Campus

PHYS ENGG 

Saturday, 15 April 2023

3:15pm to 5:15pm

On Campus

Batch 2

Subject Date Time Location

MATH ENGG

Saturday, 22 April 2023

1:00pm to 3:00am

On Campus

PHYS ENGG 

Saturday, 22 April 2023

3:15pm to 5:15pm

On Campus

Batch 3

Subject Date Time Location

MATH ENGG

Saturday, 29 April 2023

1:00pm to 3:00am

On Campus

PHYS ENGG 

Saturday, 29 April 2023

3:15pm to 5:15pm

On Campus

Batch 4

Subject Date Time Location

MATH ENGG

Saturday, 6 May 2023

1:00pm to 3:00am

On Campus

PHYS ENGG 

Saturday, 6 May 2023

3:15pm to 5:15pm

On Campus

Students will receive further information about the placement test from the Faculty Administration Office, once they register for the test with the Student Recruitment team.

For further information about test dates, fees, registration and syllabuses, please download the Engineering Placement Test FAQ Sheet.

What is a Challenge Test?

Challenge Tests are available in the first trimester for eligible students ONLY. If you pass the Challenge test with a minimum of 60% mark, you will not be required to complete those subjects and will receive advance standing / credits for the subject.

Subjects available:

  • MATH030 (College Algebra)
  • MATH041 (Maths for Business)
  • MATH042 (Maths for Engineering)
  • PHY 040 (Physics)

Batch 1

Subject Date Time Location

MATH030

Saturday, 15 April 2023

10:45am - 12:45pm

On Campus

MATH041

Saturday, 15 April 2023

1:00pm - 3:00pm

On Campus

MATH042

Saturday, 15 April 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm On Campus

PHY 040

Saturday, 15 April 2023 3:15pm - 5:15pm On Campus

Batch 2

Subject Date Time Location

MATH030

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

10:45am - 12:45pm

On Campus

MATH041

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

1:00pm - 3:00pm

On Campus

MATH042

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm On Campus

PHY 040

Tuesday, 25 April 2023 3:15pm - 5:15pm On Campus

Batch 3

Subject Date Time Location

MATH030

Saturday, 29 April 2023

10:45am - 12:45pm

On Campus

MATH041

Saturday, 29 April 2023

1:00pm - 3:00pm

On Campus

MATH042

Saturday, 29 April 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm On Campus

PHY 040

Saturday, 29 April 2023 3:15pm - 5:15pm On Campus

Batch 4

Subject Date Time Location

MATH030

Saturday, 06 May 2023

10:45am - 12:45pm

On Campus

MATH041

Saturday, 06 May 2023

1:00pm - 3:00pm

On Campus

MATH042

Saturday, 06 May 2023 1:00pm - 3:00pm On Campus

PHY 040

Saturday, 06 May 2023 3:15pm - 5:15pm On Campus

For further information about test dates, fees, registration and syllabuses, please download the Challenge Test FAQ Sheet.

Arabic Placement Test

Candidates with excellent academic results in Arabic language can accelerate their progression by gaining exemption from the general education Arabic subject through a Challenge Test. Students achieving the minimum required score would be given exemption from the general education Arabic subject in their degree.

 

  Date Timings Location
Batch 1 Saturday, 15 April 2023 08:30am - 10:30am On campus
Batch 2 Tuesday, 25 April 2023 08:30am - 10:30am On campus
Batch 3 Saturday, 29 April 2023 08:30am - 10:30am On campus
Batch 4 Saturday, 06 May 2023 08:30am - 10:30am On campus

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