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Admission · Visiting

Spend a semester at AUE.

Visiting applicants are currently enrolled at another higher education institution and want to take courses at AUE as part of their home university's study plan — without seeking a degree at AUE.

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At a glance

Visiting student admission

Who

Students enrolled at another university

Degree

Not seeking an AUE degree

Course load

Up to 15 credit hours / semester

Duration

Maximum of one year

Before you apply

Visiting admission requirements

Students who want to enroll at AUE as visiting students should meet the following requirements. Review them carefully, along with the important dates and deadlines.

01

No-objection letter

A no-objection letter from your current university approving the courses you'll study at AUE, submitted at the time of admission.

02

English proficiency

Proof of your proficiency in the use of the English language.

03

Course load limit

Earn up to 15 credit hours per semester, for a maximum period of one year.

The process

Three steps to study at AUE

From checking the requirements to receiving your offer — here's how the visiting application works.

1

Step 1

Before you apply

Review the visiting admission requirements and the important dates and deadlines.

2

Step 2

Submit your application

Apply online through the AUE admissions portal. Make sure you've read the admission requirements carefully before applying.

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3

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 spend a semester in Dubai?

Start your visiting application online, or reach out to the admissions team with any questions.

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+971 4 4499 000

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Email

admissions@aue.ae

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