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stated above showing an equivalent average to the one 3. Be attested by the issuing University, and the UAE
required by Abu Dhabi University. Ministry of Higher Education.
Professional Post-Graduate Diploma Regular If a certificate is issued by a private university outside the
Entry Requirements: UAE, the student must then submit an equivalency letter
for his/her bachelor’s degree.
• All students applying for postgraduate professional DBA applicant must submit an equivalency letter for his/
diploma in Teaching (English) admissions are required her bachelor and /Master’s degree.
to have a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent
qualification) in Math, Physics, Biology, History,
Geography, Science, English, Arabic, Social Studies, Credit Transfer
Islamic Studies or other directly related discipline
from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Transfer credits may be applied towards a postgraduate
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. degree if the following conditions are met:
The applicant should typically have a Cumulative Grade
Point Average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00-point scale or 1. Students transferring from other institutions into the
its established equivalent in relevant undergraduate same program major should be in good academic
course work. standing (for undergraduates, a minimum CGPA
of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent) based on the
• Once admitted and enrolled, the student must complete teaching, learning and assessment system employed
the program requirements within a maximum period of in the organization at which they initially enrolled,
two calendar years and the Cumulative GPA must be demonstrated by certified transcripts or other evidence;
at least 2.00 to graduate unless given an extension in
writing by the Dean and Department Chair. 2. The transfer of credits may be accepted towards
fulfilling the requirements for a university degree
Conditional Admission: provided they are deemed equivalent (relevant and
Applicants may be required to satisfy the following condition at the appropriate level of study) to a specific course
before granted regular admission to the program: and program. The Dean of the appropriate College
will decide what credits can be transferred towards the
Submission of an Equivalency letter from the Ministry of completion of an ADU program;
Higher Education and Scientific Research for students who
graduated from universities outside the UAE by the end of 3. The credits have been earned at the postgraduate level
the first semester. from a federal or licensed institution in the UAE or a
recognized foreign institution of higher learning;
Students will be given a grace period of one semester to
submit the equivalency letter. If they fail to submit it on 4. Only a student who is in good academic standing (CGPA
time, their accounts will be deactivated and they will not of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent) is eligible
be allowed to register for the following semester. However, for transfer to an Abu Dhabi University postgraduate
students have to approach the Admissions, Enrollment & program of study similar to that from which the student
International Relations Department in writing in case they is transferring;
are not able to submit the equivalency letter by the end of 5. The student has received grades of at least B, or 3.0 out
the grace period. A committee with decide on each case of 4.0 or its equivalent, and the coursework is deemed
based on the documentation provided. comparable to what is required in the specific degree
Once conditionally admitted students meet the above program;
condition, they will be granted regular admission. 6. Credit transfer will not be granted twice for substantially
the same course taken at two different institutions;
Authentication 7. The course credit hours to be transferred are equal

or higher to the credit hours of Abu Dhabi University
The University has the responsibility of verifying the courses;
authenticity of certificates presented by applicants. To
satisfy the following conditions of attestation, certificates 8. Transfer credits may be given for equivalent Abu
issued by universities following the UAE curriculum must: Dhabi University courses when, in the opinion of
the appropriate Dean and Professors, the learning
1. Be original certificates or an attested copy, outcomes of the proposed transfer courses and the
2. Show grades received for each subject, and level of study are deemed equivalent to that of Abu
Dhabi University’s course(s).

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