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Admission Requirements

AURAK is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. To be considered for one of our programs, you'll need to meet specific criteria. Our admissions requirements are designed to ensure that each student has the skills, knowledge, and commitment required to thrive in our challenging and rewarding environment.

High School Requirement

English Proficiency

Name of Exam Score
Academic IELTS 5.0
TOEFL – Paper based 500
TOEFL – Internet Based 61

Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) completed at AURAK Campus

 Successfully pass the test with the required score

Duolingo English Test

80

Additional Program Requirements

School Program Critieria
Business All Majors No Additional Testing Required
Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering (Concentration in Petroleum Engineering)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
 Students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics and Physics in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects except for Chemical Engineering students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics and Chemistry in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects 
Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science
 Students must achieve 80% or higher in Mathematics and Physics in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects
Engineering Architecture Placement in the appropriate Mathematics course will be determined based on the student’s high school results in Math or Accuplacer test results
Arts and Sciences Biotechnology Students must achieve 80% or higher in Biology in high school, or pass the Accuplacer test in these subjects.
Arts and Sciences Mass Communication No Additional Testing Required

Arts and Sciences

Psychology

 No Additional Testing Required

Note: Other requirements might apply based on an applicant's specific school system. The Office of Enrollment Management has the right to request any additional on-campus testing and/or supporting documents of external testing scores based on admissions review and evaluation.

Program-Specific Degree Requirements

The following program-specific admission requirements apply:

Program Requirements

Master of Education : Educational Leadership
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience of teaching or equivalent work experience is required.
  • The minimum entry requirement for the Master of Education is a CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Executive Master of Business Administration
  • A baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent in the applicant’s undergraduate degree program;
  • A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, with a major or minor in Business Studies, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Management/Business Information Systems with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its recognized equivalent in the applicant’s undergraduate degree program, or
  • A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a non-business field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, followed by a postgraduate certificate or diploma in a business-related field.
  • The students must also submit an experience certificate, which proves at least five years of work experience in a managerial position to be eligible.
  • Successful Personal Interview with School of Business Faculty.

Master of Business Administration
  • A baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or its established equivalent in the applicant’s undergraduate degree program;
  • A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, with a major or minor in Business Studies, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Management/Business Information Systems with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its recognized equivalent in the applicant’s undergraduate degree program, or
  • A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a non-business field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, followed by a postgraduate certificate or diploma in a business-related field.
  • This MBA program will be geared toward applicants with zero (0) to five (5) years of work experience.
  • Successful Personal Interview with School of Business Faculty.

Master of Science in Engineering Project Management
  • A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take such courses in addition to their regular graduate program courses.
  • Students with no prior background in probability and statistics will be required to take IENG 241 (Engineering Statistic).
  • Students with no prior background in engineering economy will be required to take IENG 321 (Engineering Economy).

Master of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy
  • A baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Qualified applicants requiring prerequisite courses may be required to take such courses in addition to their regular graduate program courses.

English Proficiency Requirements

Name of Exam Score

Academic IELTS

6.0

TOEFL – Paper based

550

TOEFL – Internet Based

79

Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) completed at AURAK Campus

Successfully pass the test with the required score
Duolingo English Test

105

Note:

  • The program chair will determine the remedial courses required based on evaluation of the school if required.
  • A grade of C or higher in a Level 100 English course from your bachelor’s degree may exempt you from English proficiency requirements.
  • Passport copy
  • Copy of health card
  • Copy of valid Emirates ID (UAE residents only)
  • Health History Form (Completed and signed by a physician)
  • Four (4) recent passport-size photographs
  • Birth Certificate
  • Family Book (UAE nationals only)
  • Army Exemption/Completion Letter (UAE Male nationals only)

**The admissions requirements are subject to modification at the discretion of UAE Ministry of Education or AURAK without need for prior notice or approval.

For detailed information on admissions criteria, please contact us at:

📧 admissions@aurak.ac.ae

📞 +971 7 246 8888

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Last Updated: 07 Jul 2025

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