Admission Requirements

Although admission to graduate programs is open to both genders of all nationalities, admission to credit-bearing graduate programs is limited and competitive. Applicants meeting the minimum admission requirement are not guaranteed admission.

When a graduate program limits the number of students it can accept in a particular semester, the university reserves the right to admit applicants ranked according to their CGPA and/or English test score.

The admissions process will be conducted in a manner that upholds the ethical standards of Zayed University that include professionalism, respect, integrity, fairness, inclusion, and tolerance; and will ensure that no student applying to the University will be discriminated against.

Application Deadlines and Early Applications

Students may apply to study at any time throughout the year. However, early applications will facilitate College review and evaluation and allow the Admissions Office to process applications more effectively.

All UAE national and international applicants are automatically considered for Zayed University’s graduate scholarships at the point of admission. However, students who wish to be considered for the university's scholarships are strongly encouraged to submit an early application as scholarship funds are awarded based on merit and on the date of admission.

Applications will not be processed unless applicants have completed and submitted online in PDF format the following by the published application deadline for the semester:

• Application for graduate program admission;

• Relevant supporting documents; and,

• A receipt of payment of the non-refundable application fee of AED 420.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the posted application deadlines on the website will not be considered for admission to the selected graduate program and financial support offered by Zayed University. Application deadlines are subject to change without notice.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Admission to Zayed University graduate programs is subject to minimum academic and English language standards. Individual graduate programs may have higher admission standards or other requirements including baccalaureate GPA, English language, work experience, pre-program courses, and baccalaureate degree restrictions for specific programs.