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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 – Grade D and Minimum of 3 A level subjects – Grade CCD Completion of Year 13 |
Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D and 2 AS or 1 A level subject (s) – Grade D Completion of Year 13 |
| 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 Grade 12 |
10.5 | 7 |
| Calculated from the positional grades in English or Hindi, plus the best four remaining externally examined subjects (A1 = 4, A2 = 3.5, B1 = 3, B2 = 2.5, C1 = 2, C2 = 1.5, D1 = 1, D2 = 0.5) | ||
| India ICSE Grade 12 |
77% | 55% |
| 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 |
88% | 65% |
| CIS Countries Attestat |
N/A | Average 3/5 |
| South Korea CSAT |
77.5% | 70% |
Notes:
- 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 – Grade D and Minimum of 3 A levels – Grade CCD Completion of Year 13 |
| Chinese Senior High School | 80% |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 25 Points |
| India CBSE Grade 12 |
10.5 Calculated from the positional grades in English or Hindi, plus the best four remaining externally examined subjects (A1 = 4, A2 = 3.5, B1 = 3, B2 = 2.5, C1 = 2, C2 = 1.5, D1 = 1, D2 = 0.5) |
| India ICSE Grade 12 |
77% |
| 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 |
88% |
| 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.
- 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 Proficiency Test | 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, 5.0 in Listening & Speaking |
Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based |
79 with not less than 18 in Reading and Writing, 16 in Listening and Speaking |
40 overall |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic |
54 over all with Minimum 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores | 42 overall |
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 trimester 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.
| English Proficiency Test | 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, Listening & Speaking |
Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based |
79 with not less than 18 in Reading & Writing, 17 Listening and Speaking |
40 overall |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic |
54 over all with Minimum 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores | 42 overall |
Notes:
* Students with IELTS 6.0 and scores no less than 6 in each band could be admitted with the condition to successfully complete a remedial subject in first trimester.
** 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.
| English Proficiency Test | Bachelor Degree Advance Entry (3 Years)* |
Bachelor Degree Direct Entry (4 Years)** |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic |
Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 & Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking |
Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based |
86 with not less than 18 in Reading & Writing, 17 Listening and Speaking |
40 overall |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic |
62 overall with Minimum 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores | 42 overall |
| English Language Testing | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic |
Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 & Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking |
| TOEFL Internet-based |
79 with not less than 18 in Reading & Writing, 17 Listening and Speaking |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic |
54 over all with Minimum 54 PTE Communicative Skill Scores |
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 trimester as a condition for progression.
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.
Note: UOWD accepts only IELTS Academic taken on paper or on computer at an official test centre. IELTS Online (at-home version) and TOEFL Home Edition are not accepted.
Placement Tests
Eligible students should complete Placement Tests in Mathematics and Physics and achieve a minimum score of 60% in each test. Students who score less than 60% in their placement tests would be required to complete remedial subject(s) in their first trimester.
Schedule
The Autumn 2026 schedule will be updated soon. Please check back for the latest information.
Quick Steps to Take the Placement Test
Need help? Contact Registry at [email protected].
Note: Students should only register for the placement tests after they have successfully completed all admission requirements.
Challenge Tests
Students have the opportunity to attempt Challenge Tests only during their first trimester of study. This test is specifically designed for those seeking advanced standing in any of the following University Freshman Subjects.
Subjects
- MATH041 (Maths for Business)
- MATH042 (Maths for Engineering)
- MATH043 (Maths for Humanities)
- PHY 040 (Physics)
Schedule
The Autumn 2026 schedule will be updated soon. Please check back for the latest information.
Quick Steps to Take the Challenge Test
Need help? Contact Registry at [email protected].
Note: Students should only register for the challenge tests after they have successfully completed all admission requirements.
Open Day
Attend our Abu Dhabi Open Day on Saturday, 13 June 2026.
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Autumn intake which starts on 21 September 2026.