Step 1 · Before you apply
Master's program requirements
Review the admission requirements and the important dates and deadlines. These conditions must be satisfied by the time of admission to any AUE master's program.
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Bachelor degree certificate
Original copy, attested by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Degrees from outside the UAE need an equivalency letter from the Ministry.
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Academic transcript
Original copy of your academic transcript. The minimum CGPA for admission is 3.00 out of 4.00.
Your admission status by bachelor CGPA
Below 3.00
Conditional admission for one semester — max 9 credit hours, must achieve a 3.0 CGPA or be dismissed
2.00–2.49
Probationary admission — 3 remedial courses in the first semester with a 3.00 semester GPA in them
Also required from all applicants
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Sit for the Entry Interview
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One-page (250 words) personal admission statement in English
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Four passport-sized photographs (white background)
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Good Conduct Certificate (from local police authority)
Language proficiency
Master's English & test requirements
These language proficiency requirements apply to master's degree programs only — not to Doctoral (PhD) programs. Provide a valid copy of one of the following.
Programs taught in English
Programs taught in Arabic (all graduate programs at the College of Law)
500+
TOEFL ITP — at any accredited UAE institution
Home editions of the TOEFL and IELTS tests are not accepted — candidates must sit the test at an authorized testing center.
EmSAT Arabic: applicants to the Master in Intellectual Property, Master in Criminal Sciences, Master in Arbitration and Professional Master in Sports Law must score at least 1250 in the UAE National Exam EmSAT – Arabic Test.
MBA applicants must submit a valid GRE® test report upon admission; otherwise they're conditionally admitted for one semester and must sit the test before it ends. Include AUE's institution code 2291 in your GRE® application so your scores are sent to the university.
Program-specific
M.Sc. in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Admission to the MSAIDS program is governed by AUE's Graduate Admission Policy and Procedure and is fully compliant with the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Regular admission
Relevant bachelor's + GPA 3.0
A recognized bachelor's degree in AI, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, IT, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a closely related field, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
Admission on probation
Academic Readiness & Competency Program
Applicants who don't meet regular criteria may be admitted on probation and complete designated ARCP courses in (1) programming, data structures and algorithms and (2) artificial intelligence. The number of courses is set by the Program Director or Student Advisor with the Dean's approval.
ARCP courses are Pass/Fail, don't count toward master's credit hours or CGPA, and must be completed within the probationary period. Not meeting the probationary requirements — including minimum performance in any permitted master-level course — results in automatic dismissal. English proficiency and all general graduate requirements still apply.
Doctoral programs
Doctoral (PhD) requirements
Applicants to the Doctoral programs must satisfy all of the following admission requirements.
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Academic qualification
A master's degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution, with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
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Research proposal
1,500–2,000 words outlining your proposed research topic, objectives, preliminary literature context and intended methodology.
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Two letters of recommendation
From academic and/or professional referees who can attest to your academic ability and research potential.
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Admissions interview
Conducted by the Doctoral Admissions Committee. The Dean's written justification goes to the Graduate Studies Steering Committee for final approval.
English proficiency — test score less than two years old
Exceptions to English proficiency
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Native English speakers who completed their master's at an English-medium institution in a country where English is the official or de facto national language
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Holders of an English-medium master's who can show an IELTS Academic 6.0 (or equivalent) at the time of admission to their master's program
Relevant professional experience in the field is considered an added merit during the admissions assessment.
Conditional admission: doctoral candidates who don't yet meet the English requirement may be conditionally admitted with a minimum TOEFL ITP 500 (or equivalent). They must meet the full requirement before the end of their first semester and can enroll in no more than 6 credit hours in that semester; otherwise they can't enroll in further semesters until they do.
The process
Three steps to graduate study
From checking the requirements to receiving your offer — here's how the graduate application works.
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Step 1
Before you apply
Review the admission requirements for your program and the important dates and deadlines.
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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 for your next degree?
Submit your graduate application online, or reach out to the admissions team with any questions.
