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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 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:
| 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.
| School System | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (4 Years) |
|---|---|
| UAE Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama |
Elite Track (75%) OR Advanced Track (80%) and |
| 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.
| 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:
| 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.
| 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.
| 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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