Is SAT Required for UAE Universities 2026? — Complete Answer
Short answer: it depends on which university you're applying to. Here's the complete breakdown.
SAT Requirements by UAE University
| University | SAT Required? | Minimum Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS (American Univ. Sharjah) | ✅ Yes — mandatory | 1100 | 1200+ for Engineering. Superscoring accepted. |
| Khalifa University | ⚠️ Strongly recommended | 1200 | Math 600+ critical. Not technically mandatory but competitive applicants submit it. |
| NYUAD | ⚠️ Test-optional | No minimum | Competitive applicants score 1450+. Check current policy at nyuad.nyu.edu. |
| UAEU | ❌ Not required | N/A | EmSAT for UAE nationals instead |
| University of Sharjah | ❌ Not required | N/A | EmSAT or IELTS/TOEFL instead |
| MBZUAI | ❌ Not required | N/A | Graduate university — GRE recommended instead |
| Canadian Univ. Dubai | ❌ Not required | N/A | IELTS/TOEFL + GPA sufficient |
For US University Applicants
If you're applying to US universities from UAE, SAT is highly recommended. Most US universities are test-optional but competitive applicants submit scores of 1400+ for top schools.
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