Step 1 · Before you apply
Admission requirements
Requirements depend on the high school certificate you hold. Find your certificate type below.
A
UAE Secondary School Certificate
Original copy of the Secondary School Certificate, attested by the UAE Ministry of Education. Applicants to all undergraduate programs must meet the minimum scores for direct admission (see the admission criteria below) and demonstrate proficiency in subjects related to their field of study.
✓
Sit for the Entry Interview
✓
One-page (250 words) personal admission statement in English — or in Arabic for intending College of Law students
✓
Certificate of Good Conduct (from local police authority)
✓
Attested Secondary School Certificate (original copy)
B
International students
Holders of a non-UAE high school certificate obtained abroad are processed in accordance with UAE Ministry of Education decrees. In general, holders of a foreign National High School Certificate are eligible if:
✓
The minimum average for admission in part (A) is applied
✓
The certificate is considered for admission to public universities in the country where it was issued
✓
The certificate was obtained after at least 11 years of schooling
✓
It includes at least 6 subjects covering Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, and Social Sciences & Humanities or Arts
✓
For two-level certificate systems, the higher-level certificate is submitted
✓
Certificate of equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education
C
American High School Diploma
✓
The minimum average for admission in part (A) is applied
✓
High School Diploma (grades 10, 11 & 12) attested by the UAE Ministry of Education
✓
Certificate of equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education
D
British System Certificate (IGCSE, GCSE)
A minimum of seven (7) subjects at O-level and AS/A2 level (5 O-level plus 2 AS/A level), with a minimum grade of “C”, covering at least four of these fields:
Mathematics
Languages
Sciences
Social Studies & Humanities
Arts & Design
✓
School Leaving Certificate (Grade 13)
✓
Certificate of equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education
Probation admission: students who don't achieve the minimum average for direct admission (except for Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Business Administration) are admitted on probation for one semester, with a maximum of 12 credit hours, and must achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.0 by the end of the semester. Students who don't meet this condition will be dismissed from the program.
Program by program
Fall 2025–26 admission criteria
Minimum high school average, subject-specific scores, English proficiency and subject-based competency for every undergraduate program.
View the criteria table full size →
Language proficiency
English proficiency requirements
For programs taught in English, provide a valid copy of one of the following:
500+
TOEFL ITP — can be taken at any accredited higher education institution in the UAE
Home editions of the TOEFL and IELTS tests are not accepted — candidates must sit the test at an authorized testing center.
Conditional admission: students who don't meet the TOEFL or IELTS requirement are conditionally admitted to the Intensive English Program (IEP) at the English Language Institute (ELI), provided they obtain 500+ AUE TOEFL, 5.0+ Academic IELTS or 61+ iBT TOEFL before the end of their first semester.
Placement tests
Placement tests for new students
New undergraduate students sit placement tests according to their program. Students who don't pass take a preparatory course in that subject during their first semester.
All programs
Computer Technology
Required for all new undergraduate students.
CET · CBA
Mathematics
College of Engineering and Technology and College of Business Administration.
CET
Physics
College of Engineering and Technology.
Law · PR (Arabic)
Arabic
College of Law and Bachelor of Public Relations (Arabic stream).
Design
Drawing
College of Design.
Good to know
Preparatory courses
Students taking preparatory courses can enroll in a maximum of 12 credit hours of regular courses in their first semester.
The process
Three steps to join AUE
From checking the requirements to receiving your offer — here's how the freshman application works.
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Step 1
Before you apply
Review the admission requirements, language proficiency requirements and placement tests above.
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Step 2
Submit your application
Apply online through the AUE admissions portal. Make sure you've read the admission requirements carefully before applying.
Open the application portal →
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Step 3
After you apply
Once you complete the form and upload your documents, you'll receive a tracking number to follow your application. The admission office will send your confirmation email or offer as soon as possible.
Application deadlines
September
Fall semester deadline
January
Spring semester deadline
May
Summer semester deadline
Ready to start your journey?
Submit your freshman application online, or reach out to the admissions team with any questions.
