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 achieve the following minimum EmSAT scores, or, the below indicated Emsat Alternatives/Replacements depending on the program :
| UG ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMS |
| HIGH SCHOOL Requirement |
Minimum High School overall Average : |
| • Elite stream 75% |
| • Advanced stream 80% |
| • General Track 90% |
| • Any other curricula 75%, or its equivalent |
| • Applied Stream applicants are not eligible |
| EmSAT Requirement For Direct Admission |
DIRECT ADMISSIONS CRITERIA |
| MAJOR/PROGRAM NAME |
EMSAT REQUIREMENTS |
ALTERNATIVE ADMISSIONS CRITERIA |
| All Engineering Programs / Mathematics/ Physics |
EmSAT English 1400 |
English Exam Alternatives
(A):* IELTS (Academic): 6.0 OR
TOEFL iBT: 79. |
| EmSAT Math 1250 |
Math Exam Alternatives
(B):* 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 Min. score of C.
* IB SL or HL Mathematics Min. score of 4.
* SAT Math min. score of 700 is preferable (case-by-case). |
| EmSAT Physics 1000 |
Physics Exam Alternatives
(C):* AP Physics Min. score of 3 (any of the following):
– Physics C Mechanics.
– Physics C Electricity, Magnetism.
* A-Level Physics Min. score of C.
* IB SL or HL Physics with Magnetism Min. score of 4. |
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| Chemistry/ Earth Sciences |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
| EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
| EmSAT Physics OR Chemistry 1000 |
Chemistry Exam Alternatives (D):
* AP Chemistry Min. score of 3.
* A-Level Chemistry Min. score of C.
* IB SL or HL Chemistry Min. score of 4.ORAs Above in Physics Tests Alternative (C): |
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| Biology |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
| EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
| EmSAT Biology OR Chemistry 1000 |
Biology Exam Alternatives (E):
*AP Biology Min. score of 3.
* A-Level Biology Min. score of C.
* IB SL or HL Biology Min. score of 4. OR As Above in Chemistry Tests Alternative (D) |
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| Computer Science |
EmSAT English 1400 |
As Above in Alternatives (A) |
| EmSAT Math 1250 |
As Above in Alternatives (B) |
| EmSAT Computer Science OR Physics 1000 |
Computer Science Exam Alternatives (F):
* AP Computer Science A Min. score of 3.
* A-Level Computer Science Min. score of C.
* IB SL or HL Computer Science Min. score of 4.
OR Physics Tests Alternative (C). |
| * Direct Admission offers will be given to student who satisfy all direct admission requirements as first year student without taking remedial courses |
| CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONS CRITERIA |
| MAJOR/PROGRAM NAME |
EMSAT REQUIREMENTS |
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| All Engineering Programs / Mathematics/ Physics |
EmSAT English 1250 |
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| EmSAT Math 1000 |
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| EmSAT Physics 800 |
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| Chemistry/ Earth Sciences |
EmSAT English 1250 |
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| EmSAT Math 1000 |
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| EmSAT Physics OR Chemistry 800 |
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| Biology |
EmSAT English 1250 |
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| EmSAT Math 1000 |
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| EmSAT Biology OR Chemistry 800 |
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| Computer Science |
EmSAT English 1250 |
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| EmSAT Math 1000 |
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| EmSAT Computer Science OR Physics 800 |
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| * Conditional Admission offers will be given to student who satisfy all Conditional admission requirements But will require to take remedial courses. |
* Conditionally admitted students will be placed on partial OR full fee-paying scheme. |
- Satisfactory entrance interview
All students are required to submit a video recording as part of the application documents, replacing the traditional in-person interview. The video recording will be carefully reviewed by the Khalifa University admissions committee. During this assessment, students will be evaluated based on:
* Proficiency in English communication
- * Familiarity with the relevant profession
- *Commitment to pursue a professional degree program
- *Reasons for choosing Khalifa University
- *Evaluation of potential leadership capabilities.
The video recording, serving as an integral part of the application, ensures a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s suitability for admission.
Applicants coming from High School Outside the UAE:
All International Curriculums must provide one of the following ELPR in addition to their program of interest requirements:
* IELTS Academic min score 6.0
* TOEFL iBT min score 79
| U UG PROGRAMS (MAJORS) |
AMERICAN
(A MINIMUM CGPA OF 75% OR EQUIVALENT) + 2 AP SUBJECTS |
BRITISH (IGCSE)
(A MINIMUM CGPA OF 75% – GRADE C) + 2 A LEVEL SUBJECTS |
IB
(A MINIMUM CGPA OF 75% OR EQUIVALENT – SCORE OF 4) + 2 SL/HL SUBJECTS |
ALL OTHER INTERNATIONAL CURRICULA |
| All Engineering |
AP Math*
AP Physics** |
AL Math
AL Physics |
SL/HL Math
SL/HL Physics*** |
1.Minimum High School Average 80% or its equivalent
2.SAT Math: 700
3.Online Physics Exam (KU Entrance)**** |
| Physics |
AP Math*
AP Physics** |
AL Math
AL Physics |
SL/HL Math
SL/HL Physics*** |
| Mathematics |
AP Math*
AP Physics** |
AL Math
AL Physics |
SL/HL Math
SL/HL Physics*** |
| Chemistry / Earth Sciences |
AP Math*
AP Physics** or Chemistry |
AL Math
AL Physics or Chemistry |
SL/HL Math
SL/HL Physics ***or Chemistry |
| Biology |
AP Math*
AP Biology or Chemistry |
AL Math
AL Biology or Chemistry |
SL/HL Math
SL/HL Biology or Chemistry |
| Computer Science |
AP Math*
AP Physics **or Computer Science |
AL Math
AL Physics or Computer Science |
SL/HL Math
SL/HL Physics ***or Computer Science |
| Scores |
Minimum score of 3 |
Minimum grade of C |
Minimum score of 4 |
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*AP Math: Calculus AB or Calculus BC
**AP Physics: Physics C (Electricity & Magnetism or Mechanics)
***SL/HL Physics: Magnetism
****Case by Case