Admission Requirements

AURAK is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. To be considered for one of our programs, you'll need to meet specific criteria. Our admissions requirements are designed to ensure that each student has the skills, knowledge, and commitment required to thrive in our challenging and rewarding environment.

High School Requirement

School of Arts and Science

High School Requirement

Academic Program	Admission Criteria
BA in Mass Communication	UAE Curriculum l Advanced (Scientific) 70% UAE Curriculum l General (Literary) 70% Non UAE Curriculum l The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.
BS in Biotechnology	UAE Curriculum l Advanced (Scientific) 70% UAE Curriculum l General (Literary) 70% - Successful completion of the qualifying subjects: Physics, Biology and Chemistry at AURAK. Non UAE Curriculum l The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.
BS in Psychology	UAE Curriculum l Advanced (Scientific) 70% UAE Curriculum l General (Literary) 70% - Successful completion of the qualifying subjects: BIOL 095 at AURAK. Non UAE Curriculum l The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.

School of Business

High School Requirement

Academic Program	Admission Criteria
All Business Programs	UAE Curriculum Elite Track 70% UAE Curriculum Advanced (Scientific) 70% UAE Curriculum General (Literary) 75% Non UAE Curriculum The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.

School of Engineering and Computing

High School Requirement

Academic Program	Admission Criteria
BS in Chemical Engineering (Concentration in Petroleum Engineering), BS in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, BS in Computer Engineering, BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BS in Mechanical Engineering	UAE Curriculum Elite Track 75% UAE Curriculum Advanced Track 80% UAE Curriculum Or Equivalent in Standardized International Systems Non UAE Curriculum The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.

English Proficiency

Name of Exam	Score
Academic IELTS	5.0
TOEFL 鈥� Paper based	500
TOEFL 鈥� Internet Based	61
Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) completed at AURAK Campus	Successfully pass the test with the required score

Additional Program Requirements

School	Program	Critieria
Business	All Majors	Students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in this subject
Engineering	Chemical Engineering (Concentration in Petroleum Engineering) Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering	Students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects
Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science	Students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics and Physics in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects
Engineering	Architecture	Placement in the appropriate Mathematics course will be determined based on the student鈥檚 high school results in Math or Accuplacer test results
Arts and Science	Biotechnology	Students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics and Chemistry or Biology in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects.
Arts and Science	Mass Communication	No Additional Testing Required

Note: Other requirements might apply based on an applicant's specific school system. The Office of Enrollment Management has the right to request any additional on-campus testing and/or supporting documents of external testing scores based on admissions review and evaluation.

Program-Specific Degree Requirements

The following program-specific admission requirements apply:

Program	Requirements
Master of Education : Educational Leadership	A minimum of two (2) years of experience of teaching or equivalent work experience is required. The minimum entry requirement for the Master of Education is a CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Executive Master of Business Administration	A baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent in the applicant鈥檚 undergraduate degree program; A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, with a major or minor in Business Studies, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Management/Business Information Systems with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its recognized equivalent in the applicant鈥檚 undergraduate degree program, or A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a non-business field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, followed by a postgraduate certificate or diploma in a business-related field. The students must also submit an experience certificate, which proves at least five years of work experience in a managerial position to be eligible. Successful Personal Interview with School of Business Faculty.
Master of Business Administration	A baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent in the applicant鈥檚 undergraduate degree program; A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, with a major or minor in Business Studies, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Management/Business Information Systems with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its recognized equivalent in the applicant鈥檚 undergraduate degree program, or A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a non-business field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, followed by a postgraduate certificate or diploma in a business-related field. This MBA program will be geared toward applicants with zero (0) to five (5) years of work experience. Successful Personal Interview with School of Business Faculty.
Master of Science in Engineering Project Management	A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take such courses in addition to their regular graduate program courses. Students with no prior background in probability and statistics will be required to take IENG 241 (Engineering Statistic). Students with no prior background in engineering economy will be required to take IENG 321 (Engineering Economy).
Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy	A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take such courses in addition to their regular graduate program courses.

English Proficiency Requirements

Name of Exam	Score
Academic IELTS	6.0
TOEFL 鈥� Paper based	550
TOEFL 鈥� Internet Based	79
Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) completed at AURAK Campus	Successfully pass the test with the required score

Passport copy
Copy of health card
Copy of valid Emirates ID (UAE residents only)
Health History Form (Completed and signed by a physician)
Four (4) recent passport-size photographs
Exemption letter from the National and Reserve Service Authority (UAE male applicants between the ages of 18 and 30 only)
Birth Certificate Family Book (UAE nationals only)
Army Exemption/Completion Letter (UAE nationals only)

**The admissions requirements are subject to modification at the discretion of UAE Ministry of Education or AURAK without need for prior notice or approval.

For detailed information on admissions criteria, please contact us at:

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Last Updated: 31 May 2024

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