Exams Required to study in UAE

UAE has got its place on the list of foreign destinations popular among Indian students. Good infrastructure, and cordial and hospitable people are attractive reasons that lure Indian students to Dubai. Besides these, the chief alluring factor is the affordable tuition cost. Learning is comparatively cheaper because of Dubai's education policies. For the same learning one would have to spend the double elsewhere. Being a cosmopolitan city, it has a fast growing economy that offers a slew of opportunities for career growth.

There are scores of factors that must be considered by students before stepping into their study abroad destination. This article basically throws light on various exams that a student requires to undertake in order to study in UAE.

Also Read: Study in Dubai: Is It Better than USA or UK?

Exams Required

The exams undertaken can be categorized as under:

• Undergraduate Exams in Dubai
• Postgraduate Exams in Dubai

Here's the eligibility criteria for Undergraduate programs:

Eligibility for Undergraduate Exams

• International students willing to study in Dubai must meet the below listed requisites:
• The candidate must have completed at least 12 years of schooling
• Applicants coming from CBSE or ISC board must possess a minimum of 50% to 60% as demanded by the below listed universities:

1. Al Ghurair University
2. University of Wollongong in Dubai
3. Middlesex University Dubai

• The student must also fulfill English language requirements by either obtaining a cut-off score in IELTS and TOEFL or securing 70% marks in English.

Eligibility Criteria for Postgraduate Exams

Significant number of universities and colleges admit students with varied qualifications and backgrounds. But it is mandatory for a candidate to hold a bachelor's degree that is recognized in the home country as well as in Dubai.

International students eyeing Postgraduate programs in Dubai must match up to the following requisites:

• Most of the foreign universities who have their branches in Dubai usually hunt for credentials similar to those in their country. For instance, Murdoch University, Dubai looks for postgraduate qualification that meets the same academic standards as an Australian three year bachelor degree. This however does not mean that it has to be an Australian degree.
• For admission to programs other than an MBA, one needs bachelor's degree along with TOEL or IELTS.
• Those aspiring to pursue an MBA program in Dubai must have relevant work experience of 2-4 years which depends on the program and the university to which the candidate has applied.

Applying for Admission

Every UAE institution fixes its own admission norms. Although there are several practices which are common to every institute but at the same time the admission to various undergraduate and graduate courses to various universities may differ in varied institutions. These may also vary from one course to the other. After deciding the program of interest, candidates must apply for admission. The first and the foremost action in this regard is to ensure that the institution to which you wish to get admitted is willing to accept you. The institutions usually examine the academic background of students to ascertain whether they are likely to succeed in the program.