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Graduate Applicants are those who have completed their undergraduate degree and are pursuing their graduate studies at AUE.
AUE offers a wide range of unique and fully master’s & doctoral degree programs.
Step 1
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Original copy of the Bachelor Degree Certificate, attested by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Applicants holding a baccalaureate degree from outside the United Arab Emirates should submit an equivalency letter from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Language Proficiency Requirements (English & Arabic)
The home-edition of the TOEFL and IELTS tests are not accepted; candidates should sit for the test in authorized testing centers.
| TOEFL ITP scored 550 or above, (The TOEFL ITP can be taken at any of the accredited higher education institutions in UAE). | |
| OR | TOEFL iBT, scored 79 or above. |
| OR | IELTS Academic scored 6.0 or above |
| OR | EmSAT English 1400 |
| TOEFL ITP scored 500 or above, (The TOEFL ITP can be taken at any of the accredited higher education institutions in UAE). | |
| OR | TOEFL iBT, scored 61 or above. |
| OR | IELTS Academic scored 5.0 or above |
| OR | EmSAT English 1100 |
Applicants for the Master in Intellectual property, Master in Criminal Sciences, Master in Arbitration, and Professional Master in Sports Law programs should achieve a minimum score of 1250 in the UAE National Exam EmSAT – Arabic Test
“All new applicants for the Master of Business Administration program (MBA) should submit a valid GRE® (Graduate Record Examinations) test report upon admission, otherwise, they will be conditionally admitted for one semester where they have to sit for the test before the end of the first semester. Test takers should include the AUE’s institution code “2291” in their GRE® application to ensure their scores will be sent to the university”
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Admission to the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (MSAIDS) program is governed by AUE’s Graduate Admission Policy and Procedure and is fully compliant with the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). Applicants holding a recognized bachelor’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), are granted regular admission, while applicants who do not meet the criteria for regular admission may be considered for admission on probation based on their academic background and cumulative GPA, subject to clearly defined conditions.
Applicants admitted on probation are required to complete designated courses under the Academic Readiness and Competency Program (ARCP), which is designed to address foundational competency themes in (1) programming, data structures, and algorithms, and (2) artificial intelligence, to ensure adequate preparation for graduate-level study. The number of ARCP courses assigned and whether limited enrollment in master-level coursework is permitted during the probationary semester is determined by the Program Director or Student Advisor with the approval of the Dean, in accordance with the approved GPA bands and field-of-study categories. ARCP courses are assessed on a Pass/Fail basis, do not count toward the master’s degree credit hours or cumulative GPA, and must be successfully completed within the probationary period; failure to meet the specified probationary requirements, including minimum performance in any permitted master-level course, results in automatic dismissal from the program. English language proficiency and all other general graduate admission requirements remain applicable in all cases.
Admission Requirement for PhD & Doctoral Programs
Applicants to the Doctoral must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Academic Qualification
Hold a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited higher education institution, with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent. - English Language Proficiency
Demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting a valid test score meeting one of the following minimum requirements:
- IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 91
The English test score must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Exceptions to English Language Proficiency
- A native speaker of English who has completed his/her Master’s degree in an English-medium institution and in a country where English is the official or de facto national language; or
- An applicant with a Master’s degree in an English-medium program who can provide evidence of acquiring a minimum IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or its equivalent, at the time of admission to his/her Master’s program.
- Research Proposal Submission
Submit a research proposal of 1,500–2,000 words clearly outlining the proposed research topic, objectives, preliminary literature context, and intended methodology. - Letters of Recommendation
Provide two letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional referees who can attest to the applicant’s academic ability and research potential. - Admissions Interview
Successfully complete an admissions interview conducted by the Doctoral Admissions Committee. Final recommendation must include a written justification from the Dean for final approval from the Graduate Studies Steering Committee. - Professional Experience
Relevant professional experience in the field shall be considered an added merit during the admissions assessment process.
- Academic Qualification
Conditional Admission
New candidates who are unable to obtain the required score for the English proficiency requirements stipulated in the “New candidate” part prior to their admission are conditionally admitted to the program in the condition that they achieve a minimum of a TOEFL ITP 500 or its equivalents prior to their admission at the university. Conditionally admitted students should fulfil the English entry requirements stipulated in the “new candidate” part before the end of their first semester at the university and can enroll at no more than 6 credit hours during their first semester. Students who fail to fulfill the above condition, will not be able to enroll for any further semesters until they fulfill the English entry requirements of their programs.
Step 2
You can submit your application through the following link
Kindly make sure to read the admission requirements carefully before applying.
Step 3
Once you have completed the application form and uploaded the required documents, you will be given a tracking number in order to track the status of your application.
You will be receiving a confirmation
Email/Offer from the admission office as soon as possible.