• An Application for Admission to the Graduate Program, duly completed, signed and dated by the applicant. To download please click here.
• A 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) or better in undergraduate study. For students with undergraduate credits earned at more than one institution, a separate GPA is calculated.
• Required averages vary by systems. Students should consult an AUD Admissions Representative for pertinent requirements.
• Undergraduate / Graduate Records: Official (sealed) transcripts from all universities, colleges, or other institutions of higher learning at which the applicant completed undergraduate and graduate studies.
  • Transcripts should be attested by the appropriate higher education authority in the country in which the degree was granted, and must be translated into English if they are issued in a language other than English.
  • Applicants with degrees granted outside the UAE, should obtain attestation from (1) the Ministry of Education of the country of study, (2) the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in that country, and (3) the UAE Embassy in that country or the Embassy of the country of study in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Undergraduate Diploma / Graduate Diploma – Photocopy of the diploma(s) with original required for verification.
• Reference Forms: Two referees, either educators or professionals, who are in a position to assess the academic performance and potential success of the applicant. Click here to download the form.

The following may be required:

• Profile of universities or colleges previously attended
• Grading system of universities or colleges previously attended

• TOEFL® - (original required for verification). International TOEFL® score of 550 (CAT 213) + TWE of 4.0 or Internet-based TOEFL® score of 79-80 is required. AUD Int’l TOEFL® code is 0063.
  • This requirement may be waived for candidates whose native language is not English and who have completed their undergraduate education at an accredited/recognized English medium institution, provided there is evidence that the undergraduate institution has a TOEFL requirement of 500 or higher (or equivalent score on another internationally recognized exam) required for admission to the undergraduate program at that institution when the applicant was admitted to the undergraduate program.
  • Moreover, this requirement will be waived for candidates who are native speakers of English, who have completed their undergraduate education in an accredited/recognized English medium institution in a country where English is the official language.
• For Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Program Applicants: a minimum overall score of 500 in the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT®), to be sent directly to the Admissions Office. AUD’s GMAT® code is 0063.
  • GMAT scores must be submitted at the time of application (see deadlines below); however, this is subject to the evaluation and approval of the M.B.A. Admissions Committee.
  • Applicants who have not taken the GMAT® at the time of application may be granted conditional admission, with a requirement that they submit satisfactory GMAT® scores not later than the end of the first term following admission.
  • The M.B.A. Admissions Committee will also take cognizance of the three GMAT sub-scores (Math, Verbal, and Analytical Writing Assessment) for purposes of assessing each candidate’s specific aptitude strengths and weaknesses.
• For Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program Applicants: a minimum overall score of 900 in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE®), to be sent directly to the Admissions Office. AUD's GRE® code is 7493.
• For Master of Science in Construction Management (M.S.C.M.) Program Applicants: a minimum score of 600 in the quantitative portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE®), to be sent directly to the Admissions Office. AUD's GRE® code is 7493

• CV/Resumé
• A statement of the applicant’s career objectives, special professional and academic interests, and other reasons why the candidate wishes to pursue the Graduate Program at AUD, as well as the applicant’s special skills, expertise and interests that might contribute towards enriching the Graduate experience at AUD.
• 2 passport-size photos and a colored passport photocopy with validity page
• AUD Health History Form. This form must be signed and stamped by a Physician. Please click here to download.
• Private health insurance covering care in the UAE is mandatory for all AUD students except UAE Nationals. In order to meet this requirement by enrolling in the AUD-sponsored health insurance plan, students are charged a non-refundable fee on their Fall semester bill covering the period September 1 through August 31. For this fee to be waived, students are required to provide evidence of currently valid private health insurance covering care in the UAE (original insurance card or attached colored copy) to the Finance Office. Deadline to do so is the last day of the Fall semester Drop/Add. Failure to provide this proof before the deadline will result in canceling your option to waive the health insurance coverage and associated fee.

• Non-refundable Application Fee of AED 200
• Non-refundable Reservation Deposit of AED 2,000 to be paid upon acceptance to the graduate program.
• Accommodation is available by semester for those who wish student housing. For further information, please click here. Housing Reservation Feeof AED 2,500 dorm availability will be confirmed by the Housing Manager once the fee is paid.
• Visa charges AED 3,000 to be paid upon acceptance to the graduate program, and one month prior to the scheduled date of entry.

• Applicant’s work experience: Candidates who have a minimum of two years of work experience will be given preference for admission.However, the nature, scope, length, breadth, variety and significance of the work experience will also be taken into account in the preference ranking of candidates.
• The M.B.A. Admissions Committee may grant applicants provisional admission to the M.B.A. program. Typically, these are applicants whose area of undergraduate studies is not in Business Administration, whose evaluation by the Committee reveals deficiencies in one or more of the business foundation areas (e.g., accounting, finance, economics, etc.) normally considered pre-requisite for success in the M.B.A. program, but for whom there is nonetheless sufficient promise as potential M.B.A. students. For each applicant in this category, the Committee will specify an appropriate sequence of modules (see Foundation Program below) that the candidate must successfully complete, which in turn is required in order to continue in the program. No graduate credit towards the M.B.A. will be given for successful completion of this sequence.

  Foundation Program
  Established primarily for students who have earned their undergraduate degree in a non-business major, the Foundation Program, consisting of various discipline-specific modules, is designed to prepare potential students who do not have the necessary competencies in the areas of accounting, economics, finance and statistics. These students are required to enroll and satisfactorily complete one or more modules. The module(s) required of each such student will be determined on a case-by-case basis following a review of the student’s academic record. Students should note that if required, successful completion of a module serves as a prerequisite for admission to ACCG 601, ECON 601 and QUAN 601.

• Applicant’s work experience: Candidates who have a minimum of two years of work experience will be given preference for admission. However, the nature, scope, length, breadth, variety and significance of the work experience will also be taken into account in the preference ranking of candidates.
• Baccalaureate degree, preferably in education or in a discipline related to a content area of teaching that is applicable to primary or secondary education.
• The applicant’s history, including length of teaching experience, skills, and evidence of content knowledge (for applicants seeking admission at the secondary level) will be assessed at the time of admission to determine admission eligibility and whether certain courses could be waived. If waived, the student will be required to take the alternative course as indicated by the Dean.

• An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a closely-related discipline, from a recognized institution is required from applicants to the M.S.C.M. Program.
• Applicant’s work experience: Candidates who have a minimum of three years of work experience will be given preference for admission. However, the nature, scope, length, breadth, variety and significance of the work experience will also be taken into account in the preference ranking of candidates.
• M.S.C.M. Program applicants lacking the following courses or their equivalent in their undergraduate studies will be required to take a placement examination: ENGG 255 Engineering Design and Economics, ENGG 300 Probability and Statistics in Engineering, ECVL 360 Structural Analysis I, and ECVL 420 Construction Engineering and Management. Depending on the student performance in the placement examination, the student may be required to take undergraduate level prerequisites prior to enrolling in the subsequent graduate level courses.

Requests for the transfer of graduate credits completed at other accredited institutions of higher learning towards completion of the Graduate Program at AUD will be examined by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis. As a rule, such transfer or acceptance will be highly restricted and may only be granted in cases where there is ample evidence that the graduate coursework in question is at least equal in scope and quality to comparable graduate coursework at AUD.

In assessing such evidence, the Admissions Committee will make use of a wide variety of instruments and information sources, such as recognized guides to post-secondary institutions and programs, the other institutions’ catalogs and/or web sites, course syllabi, and letters from instructors at those other institutions describing in detail the applicant’s work in these courses.

The number of graduate courses transferred or accepted for credit towards a graduate degree at AUD may not exceed two courses. In all cases, students must earn the majority of their final year credits towards the graduate degree at AUD.

Students should be aware that all original records, letters and other documents provided to AUD as part of the admissions process will remain university property. Physical records for rejected applicants and “no-shows”, which are not collected within two years of submission, are destroyed.

The university reserves the right to evaluate the adequacy of all credentials submitted for admission. Furthermore, students are reminded that omission or falsification of information constitutes sufficient reason for rejection or dismissal. This dismissal, requiring the President’s approval, may occur at any time during a student’s residence at AUD; i.e., upon discovery of the omission/falsification.