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College of Engineering Undergraduate Admission

Direct Admission to the Engineering programs:
1. A minimum High School Average of 75% for Elite Track, or 80% for Advanced Track and 90% General or equivalent in
Standardized International Systems is required.
2. Passing EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 800 or equivalent.
3. Passing EmSAT in Physics with a score of 800 or equivalent.
4. Passing EmSAT in English Language with a score of 1100, or an equivalent approved English Proficiency test.
5. In addition to any other admission conditions set by the college/school.

Direct admission to the Information technology program
1. A minimum average 65% for Elite Track, 70% for Advanced Track and 75% General track or its equivalent. in Standardized
International Systems is required.
2. Passing EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 700 or equivalent.
3. Passing EmSAT in Physics with a score of 500 or equivalent.
4. Passing EmSAT in English Language with a score of 1100, or an equivalent approved English Proficiency test.
5. In addition to any other admission conditions set by the college/school.

Students from the literary stream in high school or equivalent could be admitted only to four programs at the College of
Engineering without needing the Dean’s recommendation:
a. Interior Design
b. Architecture
c. Aviation

Students from the Scientific or Industrial Vocational/Technical streams or equivalent could be admitted to any of the
College programs.
College of Engineering students need take the Math Placement Test (MPT) administered by the College.
The following condition applies to Bachelor of Architecture program:
All applicants to the Bachelor of Architecture Program are required to submit or present a portfolio of graphic work for
evaluation as part of the admission requirements. The portfolio should demonstrate creativity and/or artistic skill; it may
include freehand drawings, paintings, furniture, sculpture, craft objects, creative photography, construction projects, etc.
Applicants can be selectively interviewed by two members of the teaching staff. The staff will be looking for a genuine
interest in the subject demonstrated by background reading, current affairs, and, where possible, work experience. The
interviewers are looking for evidence of creative intent.

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