Step 1 · Before you apply
Required documents
To guarantee your previous credits are accepted at AUE, submit the following with your application.
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High school certificate
Original or certified copy of your high school certificate or equivalent, approved by the relevant authority in the issuing country and by the UAE Ministry of Education.
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Official transcript
From an accredited institution — attested by the Ministry of Higher Education if from the UAE, or by the equivalent authority if from outside the UAE.
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Course descriptions
Course descriptions and syllabi, as published in your previous institution's catalog.
Transfer credit
How your credits are evaluated
Official university transcripts are evaluated on a course-by-course basis against these rules.
50%
Maximum of required program credits you can transfer
C (2.0)+
Minimum course grade eligible for transfer
100 & 200
Course levels eligible — no upper-level courses
3–4 → 3
3 and 4 credit-hour courses count as AUE's 3 credit hours
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Apply for transfer credit in your first semester of residence
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Transcripts are evaluated course by course
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All transferred courses must have been taught in English
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Transfer credit is not granted for upper-level courses
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Submit official transcripts and syllabi before admission — no transfer is accepted after admission
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Complete the Transfer Credit Form
The decision on credits awarded is made solely by the Dean of the relevant college. You'll be informed in writing of your transfer credits before you enroll at AUE.
Language proficiency
English entry requirements
All transfer students must satisfy AUE's English entry requirements before admission — a valid copy of one of the following:
Home editions of the TOEFL and IELTS tests are not accepted — candidates must sit the test at an authorized testing center.
The process
Three steps to transfer
From reviewing the criteria to receiving your offer — here's how the transfer application works.
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Step 1
Before you apply
Review the transfer admission criteria and the important dates and deadlines.
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Step 2
Submit your application
Apply online with a valid copy of your academic transcript from your previous university and all other required documents.
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 continue your degree at AUE?
Submit your transfer application online, or reach out to the admissions team with any questions.
