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Undergraduate Admission Requirements

 

Undergraduate admission to Khalifa University is highly competitive. In order to qualify for admission, applicants must meet the following minimum criteria depending on whether they are applying from inside (both UAE Nationals and Expats), or, from outside the UAE (International applicants).

 

Applicants (UAE Nationals & Expats) coming from High Schools Inside the UAE:

1. Applicants should have graduated from High School no later than two years prior to the current year.

2. Applicants must hold a UAE High School Certificate with the following minimum averages:   

  •  Elite 75%,

  • Advanced 80%,

  • General 90%,

  • All other curricula 75% or its equivalent

  • Applied Track applicants are not eligible for admission.

3. Aplicants must achieve the following minimum EmSAT scores, or, the below indicated Emsat Alternatives/Replacements :

  • English 1400 OR IELTS (Academic) 6.0 OR TOEFL iBT 79,
  • Math 1250, Physics 1000,
  • 1 EmSAT Elective from Chemistry or Biology 1000,
  • Computer Science 1000 (Java, C++, and Python), 
  • Arabic 700.

For non-Arabic speakers, the EmSAT Arabic exam can be waived. 

EmSAT Alternatives/Replacements:

 

EMSAT REQUIREMENTS

EMSAT ALTERNATIVES/REPLACEMENTS

EmSAT English 1400
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.0.
  • TOEFL iBT: 79.

EmSAT Math 1250
  • AP Math Min. score of 3 (any of the following):
  • Math: Calculus AB.
  • Math Calculus BC with AB sub-score.
  • Math Calculus BC.
  • A-Level Mathematics Minimum score of C.
  • IB SL or HL Mathematics Minimum score of 4.

EmSAT Physics 1000
  • AP Physics Min score of 3 (any of the following):
  • Physics C Mechanics.
  • Physics C Electricity, Magnetism.
  • A-Level Physics Minimum score of C.
  • IB SL or HL Physics with Magnetism Minimum score of 4.

EmSAT Chemistry 1000
  • AP Chemistry Minimum score of 3.
  • A-Level Chemistry Minimum score of C.
  • IB SL or HL Chemistry Minimum score of 4.

EmSAT Biology 1000
  • AP Biology Minimum score of 3.
  • A-Level Biology Minimum score of C.
  • IB SL or HL Biology Minimum score of 4.

EmSAT Computer Science (Java, C++, or, Python) 1000
  • AP Computer Science A Minimum score of 3.
  • A-Level Computer Science Minimum score of C.
  • IB SL or HL Computer Science Minimum score of 4.

EmSAT Arabic 700 (For Non-Arabic speakers: EmSAT Arabic can be waived)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applicants coming from High School Outside  the UAE:

1. Applicants must provide one of the following certificates to be considered for admission:

  •  American Curriculum

    • Minimum grade of 3 in all 3 AP courses including Math, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, and, Computer Science.
    • SAT Math score >= 700 (preferable)

  • British Curriculum

    • Minimum grade of C in Eight IGCSE: 5 O Subjects including Math, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, and, Computer Science; in addition to 4 AS/A Subjects including Math, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, and, Computer Science. 

  • IB Curriculum

    • Minimum score of 4 out of 7 in all courses including Math, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, and, Computer Science.

 

2. In addition, applicants must provide a proof of any one of the following English language Proficiency Certificates:

IELTS ( Academic) 6.0 OR TOEFL iBT 79.