Admissions
The University of Sharjah accepts students who are academically qualified and behaviorally
distinguished, regardless of their nationality, color, religion, or disability.
All applicants must satisfy the following basic admission requirements:
All applicants must satisfy the following basic admission requirements:
- Completion of secondary education or an equivalent level with the required average no earlier than three years prior to joining the University.
- The applicant should not have been expelled from the UoS or any other institution for academic or disciplinary reasons.
- To be admitted to the university in accordance with the desired major, the applicant should be medically, physically, and mentally fit and show evidence of immunization against major blood-borne viral infections.
- Applicants should indicate their order of preference for majors on the application form.
- Students are accepted in the various colleges based on the quota for each college and each major according to their grades, their preferences, and the outcome of the competitive process, where priority of admission shall be given to UAE citizens and students with high averages.
- Applicants should complete and submit the application form and required documents to the Admissions & Registration Department by the stated deadlines and pay the application fee of AED 250.
- Meeting the secondary education grade requirements as well as other admission requirements, submitting the application, paying the application fees, and receiving an ID number do not in any way mean that an applicant is admitted to the University. Students are required to pay a reservation fee (AED 3000) after meeting specific criteria on a competitive basis in accordance with university policy. Student reservation fees are nonrefundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University and are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in his/her program.
- Applicants still in their high school seats will receive conditional admission until the final results are submitted, provided they fulfill the requirements based on competitive criteria.
- A student will not be issued an ID or allowed to register for courses unless the admission file is complete.
- Students accepted conditionally will be given a specific period of time according to the related undertaking, and they must fulfill the conditional admission requirements to continue studying at the university.
- A student applying to join the UoS must have completed her/his secondary education and have had at least 12 years of schooling prior to the date of application.
- The applicant should have graduated from a school licensed and recognized by the Ministry of Education in the UAE and must submit a certified copy of the secondary school certificates or its equivalent, with a grade script certified by the school and the Ministry of Education or the Education Zone in the UAE.
- An applicant who attended school outside the UAE should be a
graduate of a school recognized by the official education authority in the country of
study.
Certificates submitted must be authenticated by the Education Authority in the country of study, such as the Ministry of Education, Boards of Education, or the British Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country, then the relevant Embassy of the United Arab Emirates or the Embassy of the Country in the UAE, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.
- Students who have obtained a secondary school completion certificate from schools inside the country that follow the educational system of the Ministry of Education or students who have high school certificates or its equivalent from a recognized school from inside and outside the country can apply to join the university in one of the colleges, and in accordance with the conditions and criteria determined by the university, and within the limits of its carrying capacity.
- Obtaining a success rate of at least 70% (Scientific, Literary, General, Advanced, Elite or Applied tracks) to join the following programs: History and Islamic Civilization, History and Islamic Civilization- Tourist Guide, Sociology, Public Relations.
- Obtaining a success rate of at least 75% (Scientific stream, Advanced track), at least 70% (Elite track), or at least 80% (General, Literary or Applied tracks) to join the College of Law.
An applicant who holds a High School Diploma (American system) or its equivalent may be admitted upon meeting the following conditions:
- The student has completed 12 years of study.
- The certificate is recognized and equivalent by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
- The student must have studied 6 courses in the fields of Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, and Languages with English as the language of instruction.
- The Diploma study track (Literature or Science) is determined based on the courses studied in the 12th year (Two Science and one Mathematics subject constitute a Science Track).
- The student has completed successfully Grade 12 (Year 13) by the time she/he has finished secondary education and must provide proof thereof.
- The certificate is recognized and equivalent by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
- The student percentage will be calculated based on special criteria specified by the University of Al Dhaid, and the student must fulfill the required average for the desired Major.
- A minimum grade of C in 5 O-Level subjects, and a minimum grade of D in 2 AS-Level subjects or
- A minimum grade of C in 6 O-Level subjects, and a minimum grade of E in one A-Level subject.
- The courses should cover at least four areas of study: Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Fine Arts & Design, and Languages.
- For an applicant to be considered as a graduate of the Science Track in secondary education she/he must have successfully studied at least 2 Science and one Mathematics subjects distributed among O-Level and AS-Level or A-Level.
- The University may award up to (12) credits for students who have successfully achieved a grade of (C) or better in specific A-Level subjects, provided that he/she takes substitute courses instead of the authorized elective courses according to the student study plan.
The highest 7 grades obtained will be considered as follows:
An applicant who holds the International Baccalaureate Certificate may be admitted upon meeting the following conditions:
- The student must have completed at least 12 years of study and must submit official documentation proving that.
- IB Diploma must have been awarded and equivalent according to the IB Board requirements.
- The diploma must be authenticated by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
- The student must have successfully completed at least 6 subjects during secondary school, distributed over four subject areas: mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies and Humanities, and Languages.
- The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).
- The student must have scored a total of no less than 24 out of 45 points, and the student's grade average will be determined by it.
- IB's study track (whether literary or science) is determined by the subjects studied. For the IB to be counted as a "scientific track," the student must have studied at least two science subjects and one mathematics subject.
- The university may award up to (12) credit hours for students who have successfully achieved a grade of (5) or higher in specific high-level (HL) subjects, provided that he/she takes substitute courses instead of the authorized elective courses according to the student study plan.
Students Holding an Indian or Pakistani board certificate or its equivalent:
- Complete 12 years of study and obtain a Higher/Senior Secondary Certificate.
- Fulfilling the required average for the desired Major.
- The certificate must be recognized and equivalent by the Ministry of Education in UAE.
- To join the scientific majors, complete the scientific or pre-engineering track at the higher/senior secondary level.
- Submitting the graduation certificate and list of school transcripts of grades (10+12) certified by the concerned authorities.
- Students shall personally fill in the application form and be responsible for the information's accuracy. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Students are responsible for completing all admission procedures by the specified deadlines in accordance with the instructions of the Admissions Office as announced in the academic calendar. The University is not responsible for applications not completed by students on time. All students are required to visit the University’s website to learn about the dates and locations of the admission exams, TOEFL test, and personal interviews, as well as to see their results.
- Reservation seat fees are nonrefundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University and are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in his/her program.
- Admission is granted for the semester the student applies to. A student’s admission will be canceled if the student does not enroll in the same semester as when the application has been submitted.
- New students are permitted to postpone admission for a maximum of one semester for all programs after paying the required fees and submitting the required form to the Admission Office.
- The University does not accept the submission of the original High School Certificate. Students are required to provide copies certified by the proper authorities.
- All documents submitted for admission to the University are considered the property of the University. Students are not permitted to request any documents from their personal file once submitted to a staff member.
- Applications received after the admission period will not be considered.
- The University reserves the right to increase the fees every year.
- Students Shall Abide by All Other University Requirements.
- Copy of student passport (valid).
- Copy of UAE National Family Registry for local students.
- Copy of residence visa for non-local students (valid).
- Certified copy of Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.
- Four recent passport-size colored photographs.
- Health Fitness Certificate. The test must be done in any governmental authority in the UAE.
- Copy of Good Conduct Certificate (valid).
- Copy of Birth Certificate.
- Copy of UAE National Identity Card (valid).
- Copy of mother's passport.
- AED 250 cash application fees (Non-refundable).
- An English Language Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE or EmSAT), (Student must hand the original English Language Proficiency Certificate for Majors that require it before the course registration period).
- EmSAT certificate with the required subjects and scores as per MOE requirements and student’s major.
- Document proving that the student completed 12 years of school.
- Certified copy of grades 10,11 and 12 certificates and Graduation certificates (Diploma).
- Equivalent certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
- Students who obtained certificates from outside the UAE must provide a document proving that the High School Certificate is accepted by government universities in the country from which the certificate was obtained and an equivalent certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
- Certified copy of the Diploma certificate.
- Certified copy of the transcript.
- Students who had received the Diploma from outside the UAE or from private institutes within the country must attain an equivalent certificate for the Diploma from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
- National service completion letter or no objection to completing the study from the Authority of National Service and Reserve.
- No objection letter from the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait - Cultural Office in UAE specifying the program the student is allowed to take at the University of Sharjah.
- Students holding certificates issued from outside the UAE have to submit an equivalency certificate (From the UAE Ministry of Education).
- Certificates issued from inside the country must be authenticated from the educational institution in which the student studied in the country, as well as the Ministry of Education or the Educational Zoon
- Certificates issued from outside the country must be authenticated by the official educational authority in the country of study (such as the Ministry of Education, Boards of Education, the British Council, etc.), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the country of study, or the Embassy of the Country in the UAE and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.
Important Notes:
College of Arts, Sciences & Information Technology
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History andArabic Language
Islamic Civilization -
History and IslamicArabic language
Civilization - Tourist Guide -
SociologyArabic language
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PublicArabic language
Relations
College of Law
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LawArabic Language
Program
Upon admission to AL-DHAID University and prior to course registration, all students admitted (new, transfer and bridging) must demonstrate a level of English proficiency consistent with their college's requirements. Students can choose one of the alternative exams listed below to prove proficiency.
The certificate must be submitted through the Admission Online System or Admission Services Portal to be reviewed and approved by the English Language Center at AL-DHAID University.
Public Relations program (the required score must be obtained during the first year)
| Note | Minimum Required Score | Test Type |
|---|---|---|
| The exam is offered by the University of Sharjah, AMIDEAST Dubai, and Abu Dhabi head offices only. | 400 | Paper-Based TOEFL |
| - | 31 | International TOEFL |
| Students who obtained a score less than "5.0" in one of the IELTS Academic skills will be registered in an Intensive English course relevant to that skill | 4.0 | IELTS (Academic) or IELTS Computer-Based |
| Students who scored less than "1225" (1100-1200) will be registered in reading and writing special skill courses at the University | 825 | EmSAT |
Important Notes
- Certificates older than two years are not accepted.
- Students who couldn't obtain the required score in any of the above-listed English Proficiency tests will be enrolled in an "Intensive English Program" course, in which their English level will be determined by the result of their English proficiency test. All students are placed in the Intensive English program with a recognized Language qualification.
- Students in the Intensive English Program must obtain the required score in one of the above-mentioned tests to enter the Major directly.
- Students must submit the original English language proficiency certificate to the Languages Institute at Al Dhaid University for verification and approval.
- The Al Dhaid University reserves the right to require students to attend an interview in the Languages Institute. Students may be required to take a further in-house test to ensure their scores are consistent with their English Language proficiency.
- Obtain a score of 600 in EmSAT- Math.
Dear valued students,
The University of Dhaid announces the acceptance of enrollment applications for the Fall
semester of 2024/2025 until August 20, 2024.
Working Hours
We are available to answer your inquiries (Monday- Thursday) from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm through the following channels.
Please carefully read the following instructions and notes before starting to fill out the online enrollment application:
Stages of the online application process:
- Fill out the online enrollment application, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.
- Your application will be responded to via email within three working days or a maximum of one week, and necessary procedures will be initiated based on the application status.
- Proceed to admission tests according to the college or program requirements.
- Accepted candidates must reserve their seat by paying (3,000 dirhams), which will be counted as the first installment of the tuition fees upon the student's enrollment. This fee is non-refundable in case of withdrawal or non-attendance at the university.
- After completing the seat reservation process, the student must submit all required documents, including a certified copy (original) of the final secondary school certificates - except certificates issued from within the country with electronic verification -, passport-sized photographs, as well as original certificates for English language proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS or the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) (if available), and any additional documents requested by the admissions and registration department.
- Register for classes within the specified period.
- Pay the remaining tuition fees, if any, according to the financial instructions at the university.
- Students will not be allowed to register for courses or obtain university ID cards until they have completed all required documents.