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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 Challenge 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 - Direct Entry
(4 Years)
Bachelor Degree - Advanced Entry
(3 Years)
UAE (Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama) Elite or Advanced Track 70%, General Track 75% N/A
Arab Countries (Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama) 70% N/A
American High School Diploma Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0)
Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100
Bangladesh (HSC) GPA of 3.0 / 5.0 GPA of 4.0 / 5.0
British GCE Curriculum Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects and
2AS/ 1A level subject(s)
Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects and Minimum of "CCD" in A levels
Chinese Senior High School 60% 80%
International Baccalaureate Diploma 20 Points 25 Points
India (CBSE & ICSE) Grade 12 50% 65%
Iran (Pre-University Certificate) 11 14
Kenya 31 60
Nigeria (WAEC & NECO) Minimum of 7 subjects with no more than 1 "Pass" N/A
Pakistan (Higher Secondary School Certificate) 50% 60%
CIS Countries (Attestat) Average 3/5 N/A


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.
Engineering (Honours) Degree  
School System Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(4 Years)
UAE
Thanawiyya Al-Aama

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

Other Arab Countries
Thanawiyya Al-Aama
Equivalent to UAE Thanawiyya 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
Kenya 60
Pakistan (Higher Secondary School Certificate) 60%


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.
  • 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 (Honours) 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.
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 20 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.

Credit for Prior Learning

In some cases you may be credited with advanced standing (status/exemptions) on the basis of work you have already completed at another recognised post-secondary institution.

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


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
Minimum of 6.0 in Reading & Writing
Minimum of 5.0 in Listening & Speaking.
Internet-based TOEFL 79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading,
17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking
Computer based TOEFL 213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
International paper based TOEFL* 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
Internet-based TOEFL 61
Computer based TOEFL 173
International paper based TOEFL* 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

Subject Date Time Location

MATH ENGG

Monday, 4th April 2022

10:30am to 12:30pm

On Campus

PHYS ENGG 

Monday, 4th April 2022

2:30pm to 4:30pm

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)
Subject Date Time Mode of Exam

MATH030

Monday, 04th April 2022

12:30pm – 2:30pm

On Campus

MATH041

Monday, 04th April 2022

10:30am – 12:30pm

On Campus

MATH042

Monday, 04th April 2022 10:30am – 12:30pm On Campus

PHY 040

Monday, 04th April 2022 2:30pm – 4:30pm On Campus

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

Arabic Challenge 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 Mode of Exam
18th September, 2021 12:00pm - 2:00pm Online
25th September, 2021 9:00am - 11:00am Online

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