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

School of Arts and Science

High School Requirement

Academic Program	Admission Criteria
BA in Mass Communication	UAE Curriculum l Advanced (Scientific) 70% UAE Curriculum l General (Literary) 70% Non UAE Curriculum l The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.
BS in Biotechnology	UAE Curriculum l Advanced (Scientific) 70% UAE Curriculum l General (Literary) 70% - Successful completion of the qualifying subjects: Physics, Biology and Chemistry at AURAK. Non UAE Curriculum l The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.

School of Business

High School Requirement

Academic Program	Admission Criteria
All Business Programs	UAE Curriculum Advanced (Scientific) 70% UAE Curriculum General (Literary) 75% Non UAE Curriculum The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.

School Of Engineering

High School Requirement

Academic Program	Admission Criteria
BS in Chemical Engineering, BS in Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, BS in Computer Engineering, BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BS in Mechanical Engineering, BS Petroleum Engineering	UAE Curriculum Elite Track 75% UAE Curriculum Advanced Track 80% UAE Curriculum Or Equivalent in Standardized International Systems Non UAE Curriculum The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.
BS in Artificial Intelligence, BS in Computer Science, Bachelor of Architecture, BA in Interior Design	UAE Curriculum Advanced (Scientific) 70% UAE Curriculum General (Literary) 70% Non UAE Curriculum The University Recognizes all the other certificates and converts their grades to the equivalent grade.

English Proficiency

Name of Exam	Score
Academic IELTS	5.0
TOEFL – Paper based	500
TOEFL – Internet Based	61
EMSAT English	1100

EMSAT Requirements

School	Program	Critieria
Business	All Majors	EmSAT Math (600) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool
Engineering	Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering	EmSAT Math (900) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool EmSAT Physics (800) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool EmSAT Chemistry (800) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool
Engineering	Artificial Intelligence Computer Science	EmSAT Math (700) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool EmSAT Physics (700) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool
Engineering	Architecture	No EmSAT requirements
Engineering	Interior Design	No EmSAT requirements
Arts and Science	Biotechnology	EmSAT Math (700) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool EmSAT Chemistry or Biology (700) or equivalent Accuplacer score or 80% and above in Highschool
Arts and Science	Mass Communication	No EmSAT requirements

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 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
EMSAT English	1400

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Last Updated: 23 Nov 2023

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