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UAEU Admission Requirements 2026 — UAE University Complete Guide

UAE University (UAEU) is the UAE's first and leading national university, established in 1976 in Al Ain. It is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in the Arab world and is the primary choice for UAE nationals pursuing higher education. This guide covers all admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate programs in 2026.

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1. UAEU Overview

Detail Information
Full Name United Arab Emirates University
Location Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Founded 1976 — UAE's first university
Type Public national university
Language Arabic and English (varies by program)
Students ~14,000+
QS Ranking Top 400 globally | Top 5 in Arab world
Tuition (Nationals) Free — fully government funded

2. General Admission Requirements

Requirement UAE Nationals International Students
High School Grade Varies by college (60-90%+) Equivalent qualification required
EmSAT English 900-1400 (varies by college) IELTS/TOEFL instead
EmSAT Math 700-900 (for STEM programs) Not applicable
IELTS (International) Not required 5.0-6.0 (varies by college)
TOEFL iBT (International) Not required 61-80 (varies by college)

3. EmSAT Requirements

EmSAT (Emirates Standardised Test) is mandatory for UAE school graduates applying to UAEU:

Subject Minimum Score For Programs
EmSAT English 900 – 1400 All programs (varies)
EmSAT Math 700 – 900 Engineering, Science, Business
EmSAT Physics 700+ Engineering and Physics programs
EmSAT Chemistry 700+ Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry
EmSAT Biology 700+ Medicine, Nursing, Biology

4. IELTS and TOEFL for International Students

Test Minimum Score Notes
IELTS Academic 5.0 – 6.0 Varies by college
TOEFL iBT 61 – 80 Varies by college
Duolingo Check with admissions May be accepted

→ Full IELTS UAE 2026 Guide

5. Requirements by College

College Min. Grade IELTS (Intl.) Notes
College of Medicine and Health Sciences 90%+ 6.0 Most competitive at UAEU
College of Engineering 80%+ 5.5 Strong Math and Physics
College of Science 75%+ 5.5 —
College of Business and Economics 70%+ 5.5 —
College of IT 70%+ 5.5 —
College of Humanities and Social Sciences 60%+ 5.0 Arabic medium available
College of Law 65%+ 5.0 Arabic medium
College of Education 65%+ 5.0 —

6. Scholarships

Scholarship Eligibility Coverage
UAE National Full Scholarship UAE citizens Full tuition + housing + stipend
Excellence Award High school grade 95%+ Additional financial award
International Merit Scholarship Outstanding international students Partial tuition support

7. Required Documents

  • Completed online application (uaeu.ac.ae)
  • Official high school transcript and certificate
  • EmSAT score reports (UAE nationals)
  • IELTS/TOEFL score report (international students)
  • Valid passport and Emirates ID
  • Passport-sized photographs
  • Medical fitness certificate (for health programs)
  • Application fee

8. Application Deadlines 2026

Intake Application Period Notes
Fall 2026 (September) March – June 2026 Main intake — apply early for competitive programs
Spring 2027 (January) October – November 2026 Limited availability

9. Popular Programs at UAEU

Program College Duration
Medicine (MBBS) Medicine and Health Sciences 6 years
Civil Engineering Engineering 4 years
Computer Science IT 4 years
Business Administration Business and Economics 4 years
Nursing Medicine and Health Sciences 4 years
Law Law 4 years
Education Education 4 years

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