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Bachelor’s Degrees

To enrol in a bachelor’s degree, you will need to meet the University’s minimum academic and English language requirements.

For more information, visit the enrolling at UOWD page.

 

  • Academic
  • Credit for Prior Learning
  • English Language Requirements
  • Placement Tests
  • Challenge Tests

Academic Requirements

The minimum academic entry requirements and admission criteria for UOWD depend upon the type of high school curriculum you have followed. The minimum requirements based on the most common high school systems are outlined below:

Business, Computer Science, IT, Media & Social Science Degrees  
School System Bachelor Degree
Advanced Entry 
(3 Years)
Bachelor Degree
Direct Entry
(4 Years)
UAE
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama
N/A Elite or Advanced Track 70%,
General Track 75%
Arab Countries
Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama
N/A 70%
American High School Diploma Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100
Overall average grade of C
(70% or 2.5/4.0)
Bangladesh
HSC
GPA of 4.0 / 5.0 GPA of 3.0 / 5.0
Brazil
Brazil Higher Secondary Certificate
N/A 60%
British GCE Curriculum Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D
and Minimum of 3 A level subjects – Grade CCD

Completion of Year 13
Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D
and 2 AS or 1 A level subject (s) – Grade D

Completion of Year 13
Chinese Senior High School 80% 60%
Colombia
Título de Bachiller Académico
N/A 3 out of 5 or
6 out of 10
International Baccalaureate Diploma 25 Points 21 Points
India
CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12
65% 50%
Iran
Pre-University Certificate
14 11
Japan
Upper Secondary School Diploma
3.8 out of 5 2.5 out of 5
Kenya 60 31
Mexico N/A 6 out of 10
Nepal
School Leaving Certificate Examination
3 out of 4 2.3 out of 4
Nigeria
WAEC & NECO
N/A Minimum of 7 subjects with no
more than 1 “Pass”
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate
88% 65%
CIS Countries
Attestat
N/A Average 3/5
South Korea
CSAT
77.5% 70%

 

Notes:

  • All students applying for Accounting, Finance are required to have an EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 600 or equivalent in a standardised recognised test.
  • All students applying for Computer Science are required to have an EmSAT in Mathematics and a Science subject  with a score of 700 or equivalent in a standardised recognised test.
  • Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
  • All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12. 
  • A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.
Engineering (Honours) Degree  
School System Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
(4 Years)
UAE
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama

Elite Track (75%) OR Advanced Track (80%) and
EmSAT: MATH - 1300, Physics - 1000 and Arabic 600

Arab Countries
Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama
Equivalent to UAE Al-Thanawiyyah Al-Aama requirement
American High School Diploma Overall average grade of C (70% or 2.5/4.0) + SAT 1100
Bangladesh
HSC
GPA of 4.0 / 5.0
British GCE Curriculum Minimum 5 IGCSE/GCSE subjects – Grade D and
Minimum of 3 A levels – Grade CCD

Completion of Year 13
Chinese Senior High School 80%
International Baccalaureate Diploma 25 Points
India
CBSE & ICSE, Grade 12
65%
Iran
Pre-University Certificate
14
Japan
Upper Secondary School Diploma 
3.8 out of 5
Kenya 60
Nepal
School Leaving Certificate Examination
3 out of 4
Pakistan
Higher Secondary School Certificate
88%
South Korea
CSAT
77.5%

 

Notes:

  • Students not meeting the minimum direct entry for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) may be eligible for admission subject to successful completion of additional remedial subjects identified by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences.
  • Students with qualifications from other curriculum should contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions department at UOWD to determine their eligibility.
  • All students applying for the Bachelor of Engineering are required to have EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 1300 and EmSAT in Physics with a score of 1000 or equivalent.
  • All students applying from non UAE MoE curriculum must provide an equivalency of their Secondary School Certificate from the Ministry of Education, UAE; stating the completion of Grade 12. 
  • A student who does not satisfy the criteria for Equivalency of Secondary School Certificate, may be subject to conditional admission, based on receiving a Letter of No Objection to Conditional Admission issued by the Ministry.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you are seeking advanced standing status, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a bachelor’s degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

Business, Computer Science & IT Degrees  
English Language Testing Bachelor Degree
Advance Entry 
(3 Years)*
Bachelor Degree
Direct Entry
(4 Years)**
IELTS
Academic
Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0
& Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading
& Writing Minimum score of 5.0 inListening & Speaking
Overall IELTS (Academic) score
of 5.0 & Minimum score of 5.0 in
Reading & Writing
TOEFL
Internet-based
79 with not less than 20 in Writing,
18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 
16 in Speaking
61
TOEFL
Computer based
213 with a 4.0
TWE/Essay Writing 
173
TOEFL***
International paper based
550 with a 4.0
TWE/Essay Writing 
500
EmSAT
Achieve – English
1400 1100


Notes:

* Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS and no more than one score (either in reading or writing) between 5.0 and 6.0 will be given the opportunity to complete a remedial subject in the first trimester as a condition for progression.

** Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS (or equivalent) and a minimum score of 6.0 in reading and writing(or equivalent) are eligible for advanced standing for English Language subjects.

*** Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Social Science & Media Degrees  
English Language Testing Bachelor Degree
Advance Entry 
(3 Years)*
Bachelor Degree
Direct Entry
(4 Years)**
IELTS
Academic
Overall score of IELTS 6.5 with scores no less than 6.0 in each band Overall IELTS (Academic) score
of 5.0 & Minimum score of 5.0 in
Reading & Writing
TOEFL
Internet-based
88 with not less than 22 in Writing, 20 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 18 in Speaking 61
TOEFL
Computer based
231 with a 4.5 TWE/Essay Writing 173
TOEFL***
International paper based
575 with a 4.5 TWE/Essay Writing 500
EmSAT
Achieve – English
1550 1100


Notes:

* Students with IELTS 6.0 and scores no less than 6 in each band could be admitted with the condition to successfully complete a remedial subject in first trimester.

** Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS (or equivalent) and a minimum score of 6.0 in reading and writing(or equivalent) are eligible for advanced standing for English Language subjects.

*** Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Engineering (Honours) Degree  
English Language Testing Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree
IELTS
Academic
Overall: IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0
Minimum of 6.0 in Reading & Writing
Minimum of 5.0 in Listening & Speaking
TOEFL
Internet-based
79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading,
17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking
TOEFL
Computer based
213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
TOEFL*
International paper based
550 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing
EmSAT
Achieve – English
1400


Notes:

* Students admitted under this criterion must complete the test at AMIDEAST.

Students with a minimum overall score of 6.0 in academic IELTS and no more than one score (either in reading or writing) between 5.0 and 6.0 will be given the opportunity to complete a remedial subject in the first trimester as a condition for progression.

Placement Tests

Eligible students should complete Diagnostics Tests in Mathematics and Physics and achieve a minimum score of 60% in each test. Students who score less than 60% in their diagnostics tests would be required to complete remedial subject(s) in their first trimester.

For the schedule of Placement tests, view the latest test dates and register here.

Quick Steps to Take the Placement Test

Step 1

Check Schedule & Register:
View the latest test dates and register here.

Step 2

Prepare for the Test:
Review study materials provided for your subjects.

Step 3

Confirm Registration:
Look for a confirmation email after registering.

Step 4

Set Up & Test Equipment:
Ensure you have access to your Moodle account using the provided UOW credentials and that your device can connect to Zoom.

Step 5

Attend the Test:
Join the test session on the scheduled day.

Need help? Contact Registry at [email protected].

Challenge Tests

Students have the opportunity to attempt Challenge Tests only during their first trimester of study. This test is specifically designed for those seeking advanced standing in any of the following University Freshman Subjects.

For the schedule of Challenge tests, view the latest test dates and register here.

Quick Steps to Take the Challenge Test

Step 1

Check Schedule & Register:
View the latest test dates and register here.

Step 2

Prepare for the Test:
Review study materials provided for your subjects.

Step 3

Confirm Registration:
Look for a confirmation email after registering.

Step 4

Set Up & Test Equipment:
Ensure you have two devices ready (one for the test and one for Zoom).
Test your setup using the provided UOW credentials.

Step 5

Attend the Test:
Join the test session on the scheduled day.

Need help? Contact Registry at [email protected].

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