Applicants from schools in the UAE who intend to seek UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research attestation of their university degrees should consult the Ministry for the requirements of high school attestation/equivalency prior to commencing their studies at AUD.

• High school diplomas and transcripts obtained in the UAE must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Education.
• High school diplomas and transcripts obtained abroad must be attested by:
  1. the Ministry of Education of the country of study;
  2. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of 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.

• A completed Application for Admission. Click here to download.
• An official UAE high school/secondary school certificate or its equivalent as approved by the Ministry of Education and an official high school/secondary school transcript (academic record) in the original covering the last three years and reflecting a good academic standard.
  • Required averages vary by school systems. Students should consult an AUD Admissions Coordinator for pertinent requirements.
  • For British qualifications, the following standard applies to IGCSE/GCE: grade “C” or above. AS-level and A-level will also be considered. A combination of seven subjects (O/AS/A) or four subjects (AS/A) may be submitted. Proof of 11 years of school is required for students applying with IGCSE subjects.
• An official letter of recommendation from one referee (high school teacher) endorsing the student’s ability to successfully complete university work. The letter should be in the original, on letterhead, stamped and sealed. If they prefer, students may use the reference form found in the AUD Admissions Kit for this purpose. Please click here to download. Transfer and visiting students (see below) are not required to submit a letter of recommendation.

• International TOEFL® score of 550 (CAT 213) + TWE of 4.0 or Internet-based TOEFL® score of 79-80 + writing skills range 24-30 is required or the equivalent score on another internationally-recognized exam (English). AUD’s international code for TOEFL® is 0063.
• The SAT® Reasoning Test or the appropriate score on the university-administered Accuplacer™ Exam (Math). AUD’s international code for SAT® is 2688.
  • Students in possession of SAT® scores, provided the sum of the Critical Reading and Math is at least 1,000 (with a minimum of 320 in Critical Reading and a minimum of 560 in Math), will be exempt from taking the ACCUPLACER™ Exam (Math). For B.F.A. applicants, the sum of the Critical Reading and Math must be at least 900 (with a minimum of 320 in Critical Reading and a minimum 550 in Math) for exemption from taking the ACCUPLACER™ Exam (Math).
  • The SAT is required for Engineering applicants (see Engineering section below).
  • See Architecture section below for Placement in Mathematics for applicants to the Bachelor of Architecture program.

• Two passport-size photographs and coloured passport photocopy.
• 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.
• A reservation deposit (non-refundable) of AED 5,000, which is fully applied toward tuition, is required upon acceptance (including conditional) for admission. Due to the high number of applicants, students are requested to pay this deposit within two months of the start of the term of entry. No application will be accepted after this date without the reservation deposit.
• Accommodation is available by semester for those who wish student housing. For further information, please click here. Housing Reservation Fee 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 Undergraduate program, and one month prior to the scheduled date of entry.

Fall Semester	August 10
Spring Semester	December 21

In addition to satisfying AUD’s general admissions requirements, students who are admitted to the Bachelor of Architecture Program must submit the following:

• A portfolio online archportfolio@aud.edu, consisting of:
  • Three (3) art works of the student’s production, which may include but are not limited to paintings, drawings, photographs, models, calligraphy or animation – please note that relevance to architecture is encouraged; along with a short paragraph commenting on each work of art (100 words);
  • Photos of three (3) buildings selected worldwide; along with a short paragraph justifying the choice of each of the buildings (100 words).
• Applicants must take the SAT® Reasoning Test.
  • In order to place in MATH 195 (Pre-calculus for Architecture), students must achieve the following: 550 in Math and 320 in Critical Reading, plus a minimum of 900 combined, or achieve the required score on the university-administered Accuplacer™ Exam (Math).
• Architecture students may begin their Math sequence with MATH 099.

In addition to satisfying AUD’s general admissions requirements, applicants to the Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies are required to submit written essays as part of the application process. Student should write the essay in Arabic or English depending on the track the student will be following. Please click here to download the essay topic.

In addition to satisfying AUD’s general admissions requirements, applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering have the following requirements:

• Applicants need to satisfy either of the following two requirements:
• Minimum SAT Reasoning Score: applicants must take the SAT Reasoning Test and secure a sum of at least 1000 in the Critical Reading and Math sections, with a minimum score of 320 in Critical Reading and a minimum score of 560 in Math. For each time they have taken this test, students should have their scores sent to AUD. It is highly recommended that this test be taken by November of the senior year of high school.
• Successful Completion of the AUD Pre-Engineering Program: applicants must successfully complete the AUD Pre-Engineering Program. The Program consists of a sequence of Math, Science and Computing courses, which must be all taken at AUD. Details of the AUD Pre-Engineering Program requirements are outlined here. Students who fail to complete the AUD Pre-Engineering Program may be granted admission to the School of Engineering only upon securing the minimum SAT Reasoning score.
• Math readiness and placement into an appropriate math course will be determined by the university-administered Accuplacer™ Exam. Students who have the equivalent of MATH 210 transferred from another recognized university will be exempted from taking this Exam. It should be noted that Pre-calculus (MATH 191 or MATH 195) credit will not be considered in fulfillment of any of the School of Engineering program requirements.
• Engineering students are required to take the university’s Computer Proficiency Exam prior to their first term of admission into Engineering. A student who fails the Exam will be required to enroll in and pass COMP 101 within his/her first term of admission. In such cases, COMP 101 credit will not count towards any of the School of Engineering program requirements.
• Engineering students must have completed secondary school course work in Physics and two other laboratory sciences. Applicants who have not completed such course work at the secondary school level will be required to pass remedial courses in science prior to admission into Engineering.
• Students who fail to secure admission into Engineering may continue their studies at AUD in a discipline other than Engineering, provided they are accepted for admission into a new program. The university does not assume any responsibility for loss of credit due to the student’s change of program (i.e., from Pre-Engineering to another program).

In order to qualify for admission to the Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies program, students must:

• AUD students should apply for the Certificate by completing the Interest in Pursuing the Certificate in Middle Eastern Studies Form available in the Registrar’s Office
• Be in good academic standing at AUD or their primary university of study
• Be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an institution accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) in the UAE or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body in the case of international applicants; or have earned a bachelor’s degree at an institution accredited by the MOHESR or by the relevant national or regional institutional accrediting body in the case of international applicants
• Have successfully completed ENGL102 (Advanced Composition and Research) or its equivalent
• Satisfy all other requirements for admission to AUD
• Satisfy the English language requirements

In addition to the above requirements, students transferring in to AUD should submit:

• Official transcripts refelecting courses for which transfer credit is sought
• Transfer Students must be in good academic standing [i.e., with a minimum 2.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent] at the institution from which they are transferring. AUD may require higher than this 2.0 minimum GPA. As this depends on the university from which the student is transferring, all transfer applicants should consult the AUD Admissions Department for the requirement pertinent to his/her institution.
• Confirmation of University Records. Click here to download form
• In order for AUD to accept transfer credit from an institution, this institution must be licensed or officially recognized by the Department/Ministry of Education of the country where it is in operation.


• Course descriptions for all courses for which transfer credit is sought
  • Students should be aware that they will be held responsible for enrolling in any course at AUD prior to receipt of required course descriptions. Separately, requests for transfer credit that accompany late applications (i.e., those received two months or less prior to the original date of entry) may not be processed prior to the beginning of the semester of first enrollment.

Transfer Credit
Transfer credit is accepted by AUD solely at its discretion. In the case of courses taken five (5) or more years prior to enrollment, the “age” of such courses may be reason for refusal of transfer credit, contingent upon the assessment of the Dean/Chair of the academic unit for which transfer credit is sought.

Regulations governing the awarding of transfer credit are contained under the Academic Policies. Please click here to read. Transfer students should read these pages carefully. As previously noted, selection of students for admission into degree programs of study is based on an individual evaluation of each applicant’s capability or potential for successful completion of the program. To assist the institution in academically advising students, assessment of academic proficiency is required for all undergraduate first time applicants and transfer students who have not satisfied the institution’s English/Mathematics requirements. AUD will use the results of this assessment to determine appropriate academic placement and the need for developmental course work.

Students who seek re-entrance following a period of suspension must follow the procedures listed under Readmission from Academic Suspension.

Regardless of his/her academic status at the time of leaving AUD, if the period of interruption of degree progress is for one calendar year or more, the student must reapply to the university through the Admissions Office.

Should the student have taken courses at another institution during his/her absence from AUD, a minimum CGPA of 2.0, supported by an official transcript, is required for re-admission.

The granting of transfer credit is at AUD’s discretion. AUD may require higher than a 2.0 minimum GPA. As this depends on the university from which the student is returning to AUD, all returning students should consult an AUD Admissions Coordinator for the requirement pertinent to the institution attended during the interruption of degree progress.

Applicants for a second undergraduate degree must provide a written petition explaining the rationale behind their application. An applicant may not apply for a second degree in the same field of study. The petition will be evaluated by the head of the academic unit (Program Chair or Dean) offering the second degree to determine the level of similarity between the first and second degrees, and approval of the petition may or may not be granted accordingly. Once enrolled, an applicant for a second degree may not change his/her program without the approval of the Provost/Chief Academic Officer. Credits from the first undergraduate degree are transferable following the same policies and procedures as for regular transfer students.