Welcome to the Office of Admission and Registration at the University of Al Dhaid.
The Office of Admission and Registration is considered one of the key pillars supporting the academic
journey of the University’s students.
It is committed to providing high-quality academic and administrative services in accordance with the
highest standards of efficiency and transparency,
ensuring smooth and accurate admission and registration processes, and enhancing the overall student
experience throughout their academic journey.
The Office provides comprehensive support to students in all matters related to admission, registration,
and academic advising,
as well as supplying them with the necessary information and guidance regarding academic policies and
regulations. It also strives
to empower students to achieve their academic goals, thereby contributing to a culture of excellence and
success at the University of Al Dhaid.
We are pleased to welcome you to the University of Al Dhaid, whose vision is to be a national center of
excellence in education,
research, and community service, in the fields of Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Business
Administration, Computer Science, Law, Arts, and Humanities.
For any inquiries or support requests, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Admission and
Registration, where we are always pleased to provide the necessary assistance and support.
General and Basic Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the following conditions:
- High School Certificate: The applicant must hold a high
school diploma or an equivalent qualification, obtained no more than three years prior
to the date of application.
- Non-dismissal: The applicant must not have been
previously dismissed from the University of Al Dhaid, or from any other university or
institute for disciplinary or academic reasons.
- Health Fitness: The applicant must be physically and
mentally fit and must provide proof of immunisation against bloodborne viral infections,
in accordance with the requirements of the chosen field.
- Choice of Programme: The applicant must rank the
programmes they wish to enrol in, in order of preference, on the application.
- Admission to a College: Admission to Colleges is based
on the capacity of each programme; the applicants’ preferences; and their grades in a
competitive ranking, with priority given to citizens of the state and to students with
excellent grades
- Admission Procedure:
- Submit the admission application online through the university website, complete
all required documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee of 250 AED.
- Fulfill the admission requirements for the desired program.
- Obtain a university ID number.
Please note that obtaining a university ID number does not constitute final
admission. Admission is considered final only upon:
- Meeting the competition criteria.
- Paying the seat reservation fee, which is 3,000 AED for all programs except
Veterinary Medicine, where it is 12,000 AED.
- The seat reservation fee is considered as a first installment of the tuition
fees if the student enrolls.
- The seat reservation fee is non-refundable in case of withdrawal or failure to
join the university.
- Conditional Admission: Students who are still completing
their high school education are granted conditional admission until they submit their
results,
provided they meet the required grade according to the competition criteria.
- Completed Documents: Students may not register for
courses or obtain a University ID before submitting all required documents.
- Conditional acceptance: Students with conditional
admission are given a specific period to meet the requirements; otherwise, they will not
be allowed to continue their studies.
- Refusal to accept professional diplomas: Professional
diplomas are not accepted as educational evidence for admission into a bachelor's
degree.
Educational Qualification
The conditions for accepting a high school diploma for university
admission are as follows:
- Duration of Study: The applicant must have completed at least 12
years of education prior to enrollment.
-
Certificates Issued Within the Country:
- The student must be a graduate of a licensed and recognized school
by the Ministry of Education.
- Submit an attested copy of the high school diploma or its equivalent
along with a detailed transcript.
- These documents must be certified by the school and the Ministry of
Education or the relevant educational authority.
-
Certificates Issued from Abroad:
- The student must be a graduate of a licensed and recognized school
by the official education authority in the country of study.
- Submit an attested copy of the high school diploma along with a
detailed transcript.
- Documents must be certified by the official educational authority in
the country of study, then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
that country, followed by the UAE Embassy (or the respective
country’s embassy in the UAE), and finally by the UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs.
- Ensure that all these conditions are met to guarantee application
acceptance.
American High School Diploma or Equivalent
Applicants holding a High School Diploma (American System) or its equivalent may
be accepted if they meet the following conditions:
- The student must have successfully completed 12 years of schooling upon
obtaining the high school diploma, with official documentation provided as
proof.
- The certificate must be accredited and attested by the Ministry of Education
in the United Arab Emirates.
- The student must have successfully completed at least six (6) subjects in
high school, distributed across four main academic areas: Mathematics,
Sciences, Social and Human Studies, and Languages, with English as the
language of instruction.
- The academic track (Scientific or Literary) and the percentage equivalent
are determined based on the subjects studied in Grade 12.
To be considered a Scientific track student, the applicant must have
completed at least two science subjects and one mathematics subject in Grade
12.
British Certificates: IGCSE, GCSE, GCE
- The student must have completed Grade 12 or Year 13 at the time of obtaining
the high school
certificate and must provide official proof of completion.
- The certificate obtained by the student must be attested and equivalized by
the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.
- The percentage grade is calculated according to the grading system approved
by the University of Al Dhaid,
and the student must meet the required average for the desired major.
- The highest seven subjects (excluding Arabic and Islamic Education) obtained
by the student in the British system will be considered as follows:
- A minimum of five (5) subjects at the Ordinary Level (O Level) with a grade
of C or above,
and two (2) subjects at the Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS Level) with a
grade of D or above;
- Or, A minimum of six (6) subjects at the Ordinary Level (O Level) with a
grade of C or above,
and one (1) subject at the Advanced Level (A Level) with a grade of E or
above.
- The subjects mentioned above must cover at least four academic areas,
including: Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, and Social or Human Sciences /
Humanities.
- To be considered a science track student, the student must have completed at
least two science subjects and one mathematics subject distributed among the
O Level, AS Level, or A Level.
- The university may consider transferring credits for certain courses studied
at the A Level, provided the student has achieved a grade of C or higher,
and the total transferred credits do not exceed 12 credit hours. In such
cases, the student must register for an alternative elective course
in accordance with the program’s study plan.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- The student must have completed at least 12 years of education upon
receiving the diploma and provide official documentation.
- The diploma must be equated according to the requirements of the
International Baccalaureate Organization.
- The diploma must also be accredited and equated by the UAE Ministry of
Education.
- The student must have successfully completed at least six subjects in high
school, distributed across four academic areas: Mathematics, Sciences,
Social and Human Studies, and Languages.
- The student must pass at least three subjects at Higher Level (HL).
- A minimum total score of 24 out of 45 is required, which will determine the
student’s average.
- The stream (Arts or Sciences) is determined by the subjects studied in the
IB, and for a science track, at least two science subjects and one
mathematics subject are required.
- The university may consider transferring some IB courses if they have a
grade of at least 5 and count for up to 12 credit hours; in such cases, an
alternative elective course must be taken as per the curriculum.
Admission Criteria
College of Business Administration
Specializations &
Tracks
Elite/Scientific/ Advanced
General
Applied
Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration - Management
70%
70%
70%
College of Law
Specializations &
Tracks
Elite/Scientific/ Advanced
General
Applied
Bachelor of
Law
(LLB)
75%
75%
75%
College of Agriculture
Specializations &
Tracks
Elite/Scientific/ Advanced
General
Applied
Bachelor in
Sustainable Agriculture
70%
75%
Not Qualified
College of Computing and Intelligent Systems
Specializations &
Tracks
Elite/Scientific/ Advanced
General
Applied
Bachelor of
Science in Computer Science
70%
70%
Not Qualified
College of Veterinary Medicine
Specializations &
Tracks
Elite/Scientific/ Advanced
General
Applied
Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine
85%
Not Qualified
Not Qualified
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Specializations &
Tracks
Elite/Scientific/ Advanced
General
Applied
Bachelor of
Arts
in Sociology
70%
70%
70%
Bachelor of
Arts
in Islamic History and Civilization - Tourism Guidance Track
70%
70%
70%
Bachelor of
Arts
in Public Relations
70%
70%
70%
Bachelor of
Arts
in Communication - Digital Media Design
70%
70%
70%
Admission Tests
College of Business Administration
English Language Proficiency Certificate
High School Score (Alternatives)
Majors & Tracks
ENGLISH SCORE (High School)
IELTS Academic
International TOFEL (IBT)
Math
Physics
Biology
chemistry
Notes
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management
%80
5
35
70%
-
-
-
-
College of Law
English Language Proficiency Certificate
High School Score (Alternatives)
Majors & Tracks
ENGLISH SCORE (High School)
IELTS Academic
International TOFEL (IBT)
Math
Physics
Biology
chemistry
Notes
Bachelor in law
N/A (Language of instruction is Arabic)
N/A
N/A
70%
-
-
-
-
College of Agriculture
English Language Proficiency Certificate
High School Score (Alternatives)
Majors & Tracks
ENGLISH SCORE (High School)
IELTS Academic
International TOFEL (IBT)
Math
Physics
Biology
chemistry
Notes
Bachelor in Sustainable Agriculture
80%
5
35
70%
70% for advanced or equivalent, 75% for general track or equivalent in one of the three science subjects
70% for advanced or equivalent, 75% for general track or equivalent in one of the three science subjects
70% for advanced or equivalent, 75% for general track or equivalent in one of the three science subjects
Personal Interview(s) & Placement test
College of Computing & Intelligent Systems
English Language Proficiency Certificate
High School Score (Alternatives)
Majors & Tracks
ENGLISH SCORE (High School)
IELTS Academic
International TOFEL (IBT)
Math
Physics
Biology
chemistry
Notes
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
%80
5
35
%70
-
-
-
-
College of Veterinary Medicine
English Language Proficiency Certificate
High School Score (Alternatives)
Majors & Tracks
ENGLISH SCORE (High School)
IELTS Academic
International TOFEL (IBT)
Math
Physics
Biology
chemistry
Notes
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
85%
5.5
46
85%
85% or equivalent in two of the three science subjects
85% or equivalent in two of the three science subjects
85% or equivalent in two of the three science subjects
Personal Interview(s) & Placement test
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
English Language Proficiency Certificate
High School Score (Alternatives)
Majors & Tracks
ENGLISH SCORE (High School)
IELTS Academic
International TOFEL (IBT)
Math
Physics
Biology
chemistry
Notes
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
N/A (Language of instruction is Arabic)
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization - Tourism Guide
N/A (Language of instruction is Arabic)
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
N/A (Language of instruction is Arabic)
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
-
-
Bachelor of Arts in Communication -Digital Media Design
%80
4
31
-
-
-
-
-
Required Official Documents
General Documents
- A copy of a valid passport.
- A complete copy of the UAE national ID registration (for UAE citizens).
- A copy of a valid residence permit (for international students).
- An attested copy of the high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Four recent passport-sized photographs (3×4 cm) with your full name written on
the
back of each.
- Medical Examination: The examination is conducted only at government
hospitals within the country, through submitting a request via the Ministry of
Health app “Seha”
- An attested copy of the certificate of good conduct.
- A copy of the birth certificate or equivalent proof.
- A copy of a valid UAE national ID card.
- A copy of the mother’s passport.
- A non-refundable AED 250 file opening fee.
- The original English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or Emirates
Standardized
Test) must be presented before course registration (for programs that require
it).
- The Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) certificate including the required
subjects
and grades as specified by the Ministry of Education and based on the desired
program.
Additional Documents for Applicants with Foreign Certificates
- Proof of completion of 12 years of education.
- An attested copy of the certificates for Grades 10, 11, 12, and the graduation
certificate.
- An equivalency decision for the high school diploma issued by the UAE Ministry
of
Education.
- For certificates issued abroad, provide proof of acceptance by public
universities
in the awarding country and an equivalency decision from the UAE Ministry of
Education.
Additional Documents for Bridge Program Applicants
- An official, attested academic transcript.
- An attested copy of the diploma graduation certificate.
- A diploma equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education for
applicants
with foreign or private institution diplomas.
Additional Documents for Male UAE Applicants
- A clearance letter from the National Service or a no-objection letter from the
National Service and Reserve Authority.
Additional Documents for Kuwaiti Applicants
- A no-objection letter for studying the desired major at the University of Al Dhaid
from the Kuwaiti Consulate General (or the Cultural Attaché in the UAE).
Equivalency Certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education
- An equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education.
Important Notes:
- Certificates issued within the country must be attested by the issuing
institution
and the Ministry of Education (or the relevant educational authority).
- Certificates issued abroad must be attested by the official educational
authority in
the country of study, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in that
country,
the relevant embassy, and finally the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Language of Instruction
College of Business Administration
Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration - Management
English
Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration - Marketing
English
Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration - Finance
English
College of Law
Bachelor of
Law
(LLB)
Arabic
College of Agriculture
Bachelor in
Sustainable Agriculture
English
College of Computing and Intelligent Systems
Bachelor of
Science in Computer Science
English
College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine
English
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Bachelor of
Arts
in Sociology
Arabic
Bachelor of
Arts
in Islamic History and Civilization
Arabic
Bachelor of
Arts
in Islamic History and Civilization - Tourism Guidance Track
Arabic
Bachelor of
Arts
in Public Relations
Arabic
Bachelor of
Arts
in Communication - Digital Media Design
English
Tuition Fees for Colleges
College of Business Administration
Specializations &
Tracks
Semester-based
Year-based
Credit Hour
Credit Hours
Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration - Management
30,348
60,696
2,529
123
Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration - Marketing
30,348
60,696
2,529
123
Bachelor of
Science in Business Administration - Finance
30,348
60,696
2,529
123
College of Law
Specializations &
Tracks
Semester-based
Year-based
Credit Hour
Number of Credit
Hours
Bachelor in Law
24,288
48,576
2,024
132
College of Agriculture
Specializations &
Tracks
Semester-based
Year-based
Credit Hour
Number of Credit
Hours
Bachelor in
Sustainable Agriculture
30,348
60,696
2,529
121
College of Computing and Intelligent Systems
Specializations &
Tracks
Semester-based
Year-based
Credit Hour
Number of Credit
Hours
Bachelor of
Science in
Computer
Science
30,348
60,696
2,529
123
College of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine
Annual Fees (AED)
Fees for Five Years
Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine
99,000
495,000
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Specializations &
Tracks
Semester-based
Year-based
Credit Hour
Number of Credit
Hours
Bachelor of Arts
in
Sociology
22,524
45,048
1,877
123
Bachelor of Arts
in
Islamic
History and Civilization
22,524
45,048
1,877
123
Bachelor of Arts
in
Islamic
History and Civilization - Tourism Guidance Track
22,524
45,048
1,877
123
Bachelor of Arts
in
Public
Relations
31,164
62,328
2,597
129
Bachelor of Arts
in
Communication
- Digital Media Design
31,164
62,328
2,597
129
Steps to Complete Your Application:
- Fill Out the Application:
Complete the electronic enrolment application. The student is responsible for the accuracy of
all information entered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Upload Required Documents: Prepare and upload all documents
specified in the application form. Ensure that every required document is included.
- Submit the Application: After completing the form and uploading
all required documents, click the “Apply” button to submit your application.
- Pay the Application Fee: To process your application, you must pay
the application fee. This fee is non-refundable and is required for your application to be
considered.
- Eligibility: Admission is valid only for the semester to which you
applied. Your admission will be cancelled if you do not enrol in that semester.
- Deadlines: Applications submitted after the specified admission
period will not be considered. Please visit the University of Al Dhaid website
(https://uohd.ac.ae) to confirm the announced dates.
- Confirmation of Acceptance: You will receive an email confirming
the status of your application. Check your email regularly, including your spam folder.
- Seat Reservation: If you are admitted, secure your seat by paying
a non-refundable booking fee of AED 3,000. Please note that this fee will not be refunded in
case of withdrawal or failure to register at the university.
Contact
If you have any questions or need assistance during the admission process, feel free to contact
us.
Business Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
You can reach us via:
Email: admission@uodh.ac.ae
Phone: +971 6 8024444
Important Information
Document Submission: The university does not collect the original high
school diploma, only attested copies from the relevant authorities.
Ownership of Documents: All documents submitted become the property of the
university and cannot be reclaimed by the applicant.
Scholarship Applications: The university is not responsible for scholarship
applications; please contact the granting agency directly.
Fee Adjustments: The university reserves the right to increase tuition fees
annually.
Additional Requirements: Applicants must comply with any other requirements
set by the university.
Adherence to Deadlines: Applicants are solely responsible for completing all
admission procedures by the specified deadlines according to the academic calendar; delays may negatively
affect enrollment.
Follow-up on Appointments and Exams: All applicants are required to
regularly visit the university’s website to check the schedules and locations
of the placement tests and personal interviews required for admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
and Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture programs.
Seat Reservation Fee: Non-refundable in case of withdrawal or failure to
enroll, and will be applied as part of the tuition fees upon enrollment.
Study Deferral: A student may defer studies for a maximum of one semester
provided the deferral fee is paid and the request is submitted to the Admissions Office before the term
begins.
Please adhere to all conditions to ensure a smooth admission process.
