For UAE National Students:

• Valid U.A.E. National ID and UAE passport
• 17 years of age by Sept 1, 2010
• A minimum of 150 in CEPA English and must have taken CEPA Mathematics
• Grade 12 with 70% or more on GSLC

For International Students:

• 17 years of age by August 31 of the entering year
• Complete the application form at www.zu.ac.ae and attach all the required papers
• 5.0 IELTS / 61 IBT TOEFL (limited space in ZU language program)

Admission is subject to availability of space at Zayed University.

Admission Requirements for Private Schools

Graduates from accredited private high schools may be considered for admission if they satisfy any ONE of the following criteria in addition to the requirements listed above.

• Students who have completed Grade 12 will be considered for admission on the basis of their high school-leaving certificate issued by the private secondary school and been attested by Ministry of Education.
• Students who have completed GCSE/IGCSE and GCE will be considered for admission provided that they have completed a minimum of five (5) subjects at the GCSE/IGCSE Ordinary level and two (2) subjects at the GCE Advanced Subsidiary level with a "C" standing or better in every subject. Students must submit a certificate from their school that proves they had completed grade 12.
• Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program with at least five (5) courses will be considered for admission. No minimum academic standard has been established for an individual course; each candidate will be considered on an individual basis by the higher education institution applied for. Students following British curriculum must submit a certificate issued by her school certifying completion of grad (12).

  - Private School Certificate should be sent to NAPO after attestation from the Ministry of Education.

All Applications to Zayed unviersity must be submitted through NAPO. Please apply online at www.napo.ae.

Transfer to Zayed University

Students from another federal institution applying to transfer to Zayed University must have a valid U.A.E. National Identity Certificate, a valid U.A.E. passport and have successfully completed the UGRU at the United Arab Emirates University or the Foundations program at a Higher College of Technology and be in good academic standing as defined by the institution they are currently attending. 

Students will only be accepted for transfer to Zayed University if they qualify to enter directly into the baccalaureate (degree) program. They must have earned a score of 61 iBT TOEFL or more or IELTS with Band 5 prior to transfer, and must take and pass an entrance English diagnostic examination. There must also be space available in their preferred academic program at Zayed University.

The student applying from another accredited institution must apply for special authorization to be admitted. The applicant must submit detailed course descriptions and transcripts in English for all academic work completed (from both secondary school and institute of higher education) to the Registrar's Office.

In evaluating applications to transfer to Zayed University, the University may consider special issues such as change in residence, marriage status, aggravated medical concerns and physical disability.

Transfer courses are normally accepted for credit at Zayed University only if there are equivalent courses consistent with program objectives in the core curriculum program or major at Zayed University. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher will be considered for transfer of credit. Transfer credit is designated on the academic transcript with the grade of "TC". Transfer credits may count toward completion of degree requirements but are not used to calculate cumulative grade-point average at Zayed University.

Requirements of Transfer Students

A transfer student must satisfy all following requirements:

• Take the Zayed University English diagnostic test upon enrollment
• Complete the required core curriculum English and Arabic sequences (the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences may waive this requirement upon submission of evidence that the student has successfully completed a comparable level of English and Arabic instruction at another institution)
• Satisfy General Education Learning outcomes and all Zayed University Learning Outcomes before graduation
• Satisfy all Major Learning Outcomes before graduation
• Satisfy the University residence requirement of a minimum of 60 credits and two years

In exceptional cases, with the concurrence of the college dean and the Provost, the University may waive core curriculum requirements and any major requirements except for residency.
A transfer student may voluntarily elect to enter the Academic Bridge Program to improve her proficiency in English.

Transfer of Credits for Summer Courses

You must be in good academic standing and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better to receive permission for summer study at another institution. The University is under no obligation to accept courses taken without its prior authorization.

To apply to transfer credit for summer courses taken elsewhere, complete the Letter of Permission form available from your college, attach detailed course outlines in English of all courses to be taken, submit the form and course outlines to your assistant dean, and secure prior approval of the proposed summer study plan. There must be equivalent courses at Zayed University. Your summer host institution must submit an official transcript to the Registrar's Office. A minimum grade of "C" is necessary for credit to be granted.

Applying for Transfer

To apply for transfer from HCT / UAEU, you must complete the online Inter-Institution Transfer application form through NAPO website by the stated deadline to the National Admissions and Placement Office (NAPO). Refer to the admission requirements of the other institution. You must apply to transfer within three years of the date of your last registration at Zayed University. Upon acceptance at another university or college, you must formally withdraw from Zayed University. You may only transfer at the end of an academic year.

 For transfer from Private Institutions, you may apply through our Office of Enrollment & Admissions.