Academic Catalog

10.1 Admission Requirements

The Graduate Programs Office accepts applications during the four terms (September, January, April and July) of the academic year for graduate programs offered at UD. An applicant must provide the following documents for admission:

  • Completed application form (Appendix I).
  • Original bachelor’s Degree certificate or certified equivalent approved by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MOE).
  • Copy of a valid passport.
  • Four recent passport-size photographs (in color) or in JPEG format file.
  • TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent certificate in original based on item III Admission Criteria.
  • Two satisfactory reference letters from academicians and/or employers as to the capability of the candidate to complete the program successfully within the stipulated duration.
  • Statement of professional plans and career objective as required in the application form (250 words).
  • Pay admission fee per current fee structure (non-refundable, includes Student ID Card).
  • Pay a one-time technology fee per current fee structure.

The application form for any of the graduate program may be completed online through the website www.ud.ac.ae.