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 |
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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