Undergraduate

Source: https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Admissions/Undergraduate Parent: https://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Admissions

Admission Process

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Offered Majors and Programs

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Admission Requirements

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Required Documents

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Admission Tests for New Students

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Important Dates

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Discounts and Scholarships

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Offered Majors and Programs

New Academic Programs

We are pleased to announce the launch of new undergraduate programs. These programs are designed to meet the evolving academic and career needs of students across various disciplines:

College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies

• Bachelor in Religious Discourse and Community Communication View program details

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Bachelor of Arts in Arabic for Non-Native Speakers View program details
• Bachelor in Family Counseling and Guidance View program details

College of Engineering

• Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering View program details

College of Communication

• Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication and Advertising View program details

College of Health Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology View program details

Offered Majors and Programs

To view the full list of undergraduate colleges and their offered academic programs, please visit the link below.

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Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

The University of Sharjah accepts students who are academically qualified and behaviorally distinguished, regardless of their nationality, color, religion, or disability.

All applicants must satisfy the following basic admission requirements:

1. Completion of secondary education or an equivalent level with the required average attained no earlier than three years prior to joining the University. Applicants to the College of Medicine and Dental Medicine need to have finished their secondary education no more than one year previously.
2. The applicant should not have been expelled from the UoS or any other institution for academic or disciplinary reasons.
3. The applicant should be medically, physically, and mentally fit, and must provide evidence of immunization against major blood-borne viral infections in accordance with the requirements for their major.
4. Applicants should indicate their order of preference for majors on the application form.
5. Admitted students are allocated to the University's colleges within the limits of the approved number of seats for each college, based on the capacity of each program. This is done according to their preferences and their grades. Admission to the University of Sharjah is competitive, with priority given to citizens of the UAE and students with high secondary school grades.
6. Applicants should complete and submit the application form and required documents to the Admissions Department by the stated deadlines, and pay the application fee of AED 360.
7. Meeting the secondary education grade requirements, fulfilling other admission requirements, submitting the application, paying the application fee, and receiving an ID number does not guarantee admission to the University. Students are required to pay a reservation fee after meeting specific criteria on a competitive basis, in accordance with University policy. Student reservation fees are nonrefundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, and are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in their program.
8. Applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine pay a 1500 AED fee for their applications to be considered as part of the admissions competitive process. This fee is non-refundable if the applicant is rejected or withdraws from the university.
9. Applicants who are still enrolled in secondary school will receive conditional admission until their final results are submitted. Meeting the required conditions and the minimum grade based on competitive standards is mandatory.
10. Students will not be issued an ID or allowed to register in courses unless the admission file is complete.
11. Students accepted conditionally will be given a specific period of time according to the related undertaking, and they must fulfill the conditional admission requirements to continue studying at the university.
12. Professional diploma certification are not acceptable for admission into undergraduate programs.

Academic Qualifications

1. A student applying to join UoS must have completed their secondary education and had at least 12 years of schooling prior to the date of application.
2. The applicant should have graduated from a school licensed and recognized by the Ministry of Education in the UAE, and must submit a certified copy of the secondary school certificate or its equivalent, with a transcript certified by the school and the Ministry of Education or the Education Zone in the UAE.
3. Applicants who attended school outside the UAE must have graduated from a school recognized by the country's official education authority. The submitted certificates must be authenticated in the following order: the education authority in the country of study (e.g., Ministry of Education, Boards of Education, or British Council); the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of study; the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in that country or the embassy of the country in the UAE; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.

Averages and Certificate Sections

School Systems and Certificates

General Secondary School Certificate

Holders of secondary school certificates or their equivalent:

• Students who have obtained a secondary school completion certificate from schools inside the country that follow the educational system of the Ministry of Education, or students who have high school certificates or their equivalent from a recognized school inside or outside the country can apply to join the university in one of its colleges, in accordance with the conditions and criteria determined by the university, and within the limits of its capacity.
• Applicants must have received at least 70% in their final secondary school grades (Elite, Advanced, Scientific, General, or Applied tracks) to join the Colleges of Sharia and Islamic Studies; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Public Policy; Business Administration; Fine Arts and Design; Communication; and the Computing and Informatics program (Business Information System).
• Applicants must have obtained no less than 75% in their final grades (Elite, Advanced, Scientific, General or Applied tracks) to join the College of Law.
• Applicants must have achieved at least 70% (Elite, Advanced, or Scientific, General track) to be admitted to the College of Sciences and College of Computing and Informatics (Computer Science, Information Technology-Multimedia, and Biomedical Informatics).
• For the College of Engineering, applicants must achieve a minimum of 75% (Elite, Advanced, or Scientific tracks) or 85% (General track) in their final grades.
• For admission to Cybersecurity Engineering and Computer Engineering at the College of Computing and Informatics, the required grade is 75% (Elite, Advanced, or Scientific tracks) or 85% (General track) in their final grades.
• To join the College of Health Sciences, applicants need a minimum grade of 75% (Elite, Advanced, or Scientific tracks) or 85% (General track with qualifying program except for Environmental Health Sciences and Healthcare Management Programs).
• For the College of Pharmacy, the minimum required grade is 85% (Elite, Advanced, or Scientific tracks).
• For the College of Dentistry, applicants must obtain at least 85% (Elite, Advanced, or Scientific tracks).
• For admission to the College of Medicine, a grade of at least 95% (Elite, Advanced, or Scientific tracks) is required.

American High School Diploma

• Students must have completed 12 years of schooling and provide official documentation as evidence.
• The high school diploma must be officially attested and equated by the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.
• Students must have successfully completed a minimum of six subjects in high school, distributed across four academic domains: Mathematics, Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, and Languages. English language study is mandatory.
• The academic track (Science or Arts) and the overall percentage are determined based on the subjects studied in Grade 12. For the Science track, students must have completed at least two subjects in the field of Sciences and one subject in Mathematics in Grade 12.

Admission to the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine:

• Students must have pursued the Scientific or Advanced track, or its equivalent.
• A minimum overall average of 95% is required for admission to the College of Medicine and 85% for the College of Dental Medicine (competitive admission applies).
• Year-based system: Students must have completed Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 90% or grade "A".
• Credit hour system: Students must have completed Mathematics and one science subject (Chemistry or Biology) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 90% or grade "A", and must have studied the other science subject (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in a previous high school year with at least a grade of 90% or grade "A".

Admission to the College of Pharmacy:

• Students must have pursued the Scientific or Advanced track, or its equivalent.
• A minimum overall average of 85% is required.
• Year-based system: Students must have completed Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 80% or grade "B".
• Credit hour system: Students must have completed Mathematics and one science subject (Chemistry or Biology) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 80% or grade "B", and must have studied the other science subject (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in a previous high school year with at least a grade of 80% or grade "B".

British Curriculum Certificate (IGCSE, GCSE, GCE)

• Students must have completed Grade 12 or Year 13 and provide official documentation as proof.
• Students holding British curriculum qualifications may apply through early admission using predicted grades, with conditional admission granted pending submission of final results that meet the required thresholds.
• The certificate must be attested and equated by the UAE Ministry of Education.
• The percentage is calculated based on the grading scale adopted by the University of Sharjah, and students must meet the minimum percentage required for the intended program.

Calculation of Grades for British Curriculum:

• The highest grades from seven subjects will be considered as follows:

• A minimum of five O-Level subjects with grades no less than "C" and two AS-Level subjects with grades no less than "D", or

• A minimum of six O-Level subjects with grades no less than "C" and one A-Level subject with a grade no less than "E".

• These subjects must cover at least four academic domains: Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Social and Human Sciences, and the Arts.

• For Science-track students, at least two subjects in Sciences and one subject in Mathematics must be completed across the O-Level, AS-Level, or A-Level.

Admission to the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine:

• A minimum overall average of 95% is required for Medicine and 85% for Dental Medicine (competitive admission applies).
• Students must have studied Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) across IGCSE/GCSE (O-Level), AS-Level, or A-Level with a minimum grade of "A".
• Chemistry and Biology, or at least one of them, must be taken at AS-Level with a minimum grade of "A", or at A-Level with a minimum grade of "B".
• Admission is competitive, and priority is given to applicants with higher averages who meet the admission criteria.

Admission to the College of Pharmacy:

• A minimum overall average of 85% is required.
• Students must have studied Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) across IGCSE/GCSE (O-Level), AS-Level, or A-Level with a minimum grade of "B".
• Chemistry and Biology, or at least one of them, must be taken at AS-Level with a minimum grade of "B", or at A-Level with a minimum grade of "C".

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

• Students must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling and provide official documentation as evidence.
• Students must hold the full IB Diploma.
• The diploma must be attested and equated by the UAE Ministry of Education.
• A minimum of six subjects must be successfully completed, distributed across four academic domains: Mathematics, Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, and Languages.
• Students must complete at least three subjects at the Higher Level (HL).
• The student must have scored a total of no less than 24 out of 45 points, and the student grade average will be determined by this score.
• The academic track is determined based on the subjects studied. For the Science track, students must have studied at least two subjects in the field of Sciences and one subject in Mathematics.

Admission to the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine:

• A minimum of 35 points is required for Medicine and 29 points for Dental Medicine (competitive admission applies).
• Students must have studied Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) with a minimum score of 5 at HL or 6 at SL. One of the science subjects (Chemistry or Biology) must be studied at HL.
• Admission is competitive, and priority is given to applicants with higher scores who meet the required criteria.

Admission to the College of Pharmacy:

• A minimum of 29 points is required.
• Students must have studied Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) with a minimum score of 5 at HL or SL. One of the science subjects (Chemistry or Biology) must be at HL.

Australian High School Certificate

• Students must have completed 12 years of schooling and provide official documentation as evidence.
• The certificate must be attested and equated by the UAE Ministry of Education.
• A minimum of six subjects must be successfully completed across four academic domains: Mathematics, Sciences, Social and Human Sciences, and Languages. English is a required subject.
• The academic track (Science or Arts) and percentage are determined based on subjects studied in Grade 12. For the Science track, students must have completed at least two subjects in Sciences and one subject in Mathematics.

Admission to the Colleges of Medicine or Dental Medicine:

• Students must have pursued the Scientific or Advanced track (ATAR or equivalent).
• A minimum average of 95% is required for Medicine and 85% for Dental Medicine (competitive admission applies).
• Students must have completed Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 90% or grade "A".
• Admission is competitive, and priority is given to applicants with higher scores who meet the admission criteria.

Admission to the College of Pharmacy:

• Students must have pursued the Scientific or Advanced track or its equivalent.
• A minimum overall average of 85% is required.
• Students must have completed Mathematics and two science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, or Physics) in Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 80% or grade "B".

Indian or Pakistani Board Certificates

• Students holding the Indian or Pakistani Board certificate or equivalent must have completed a minimum of 12 years of schooling and obtained a Higher Secondary School Certificate.
• Students must meet the minimum required percentage for the intended program.
• The certificate must be attested and equated by the UAE Ministry of Education.
• For admission into scientific disciplines, students must have pursued the Scientific or Engineering track during their Higher Secondary education.
• The graduation certificate and transcripts for both Grades 10 and 12 must be attested by the relevant authorities.

Admission to the Colleges of Medicine, Dental Medicine, or Pharmacy:

• Students must have pursued the Scientific or Medical track in Higher Secondary education, including Chemistry and Biology.
• Graduation certificates and transcripts for Grades 10 and 12 must be officially attested.
• Admission is competitive, and priority is given to students with higher scores who meet the eligibility requirements.

Special Admissions Requirements for the College of Medicine and College of Dental Medicine

In addition to fulfilling the University’s admissions requirements, applicants to the colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine are required to meet the following additional conditions:

A. The Criteria for entering the Competition of the Medicine and Dental Medicine Colleges:

• Admission to the College of Medicine is limited to students who have obtained their secondary education certificate from the United Arab Emirates.
• All students applying to join the colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine will be subject to further selection criteria based on an academic competition held amongst applicants determined by the regulations of the University.
• Students must pay 1500 AED to enter the competition process. This amount is non-refundable in any case: (acceptance, non-acceptance, withdrawal, or non-attendance.,). In case of acceptance, the fee is considered a first installment of tuition fees.
• Meeting the required grade for the desired major (a minimum of 95% for admission to the College of Medicine, and 85% for the College of Dental Medicine).
• Achieving the required score in Mathematics and science subjects in the high school certificate, with a minimum grade of 90.
• Passing the English language proficiency requirement (IELTS or TOEFL) as an entry criterion for the competition.

B. Confirmation of admission for Medicine and Dental Medicine Colleges:

• The admitted student must pay the first installment of the tuition fees for the semester in which they have been accepted within a maximum period of one week from the announcement of the accepted students' list and must commence their studies in the admitted semester.
• Students who do not enroll for the semester in which they were admitted will be denied admission to the University and will not receive a refund of any fees paid.

C. Minimum requirements for promotion to the first year of the Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Surgery:

• Successfully completing the foundation year.
• Achieving a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher out of 4.0.
• Attaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the combined courses of Chemistry I & II and Biology I & II, including their respective laboratory components.
• Students who meet the above GPA requirements are subject to a competitive selection process based on the number of available seats in each college, which is determined annually according to the capacity of each program. Students with the highest cumulative GPAs, as well as the highest grades in Chemistry I & II and Biology I & II (and their laboratories), will be promoted to the first year.

Important General Notes

1. Students shall fill in the application form personally, and be responsible for the accuracy of the information filled therein. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2. Students are responsible for completing all admission procedures by the specified deadlines, in accordance with the instructions of the Admissions Office as announced in the academic calendar. The University is not responsible for applications not completed by students on time. All students are required to visit the University’s website (www.sharjah.ac.ae) to learn about the dates and locations of the admission exams, TOEFL test, and personal interviews as well as to see their results.
3. Reservation seat fees are nonrefundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, and are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in his/her program.
4. Admission is granted for the semester to which the student is applying. A student’s admission will be canceled if the student does not enroll in the same semester as when the application has been submitted.
5. New students are permitted to postpone admission for a maximum of one semester for all programs after paying the required fees and submitting the required form to the Admission Office.
6. Paragraph (5) applies to all the University programs except for programs in the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine, which do not allow postponement of admission.
7. The University does not accept the submission of the original High School Certificate. Students are required to provide copies certified by the proper authorities.
8. All documents submitted for admission to the University are considered the property of the University. Students are not permitted to request any documents from their personal file once submitted to a staff member.
9. The University is not responsible for scholarship applications. Students are required to contact sponsors on their own.
10. Applications received after the admission period will not be considered.
11. The University reserves the right to increase the fees every year.
12. Students Shall Abide by All Other University Requirements.

Required Documents

General Documents

1. Copy of student passport (valid).
2. Copy of UAE National Family Registry for local students.
3. Copy of residence visa for non-local students (valid).
4. Certified copy of Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.
5. A recent passport-size colored photograph.
6. Health Fitness Certificate. The test must be done in university's student clinic or any governmental authority in the UAE. Click here to download the form (Please write the student's name and University ID number and attach a picture on the form).
7. Copy of Good Conduct Certificate (valid).
8. Copy of Birth Certificate.
9. Copy of UAE National Identity Card (valid).
10. Copy of mother's passport.
11. AED 360 cash application fees (Non-refundable).
12. Students are required to upload a copy of their English Language Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL, iBT, IELTS, or PTE) through the admission e-service link for verification by the Language Institute before the course registration period.

Additional Requirements For Students Obtaining Foreign Certificates

1. Document proving that the student completed 12 years of school.
2. Certified copy of grades 10,11, 12 certificates and Graduation certificate ( Diploma ).
3. Equivalent certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
4. Students who obtained certificates from outside the UAE must provide a document proving that the High School Certificate is accepted by government universities in the country from which the certificate was obtained, and equivalent certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

Additional Requirements For Bridging Programs Students

1. Certified copy of the Diploma certificate.
2. Certified copy of the transcript.
3. Students who had received the Diploma from outside the UAE or from private institutes within the country must attain an equivalent certificate for the Diploma from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

Additional Requirements For Transfer Students

1. Certified copy of the official transcript after withdrawing from the previous institution.
2. Detailed course descriptions certified by the previous university.
3. Students transferring from an institution outside the UAE must also submit a letter of accreditation from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
4. A letter clarifies the cumulative GPA and the academic status of the student at his/ her previous university.

Additional Requirements For UAE Local Male Students

National service completion letter or no objection to complete the study from the Authority of National Service and Reserve.

Additional Requirements For Kuwait Students

No objection letter from the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait - Cultural Office in UAE specifying the program the student is allowed to take at the University of Sharjah.

Additional Requirements For Visiting Students

Approval letter from student's home university with a list of courses allowed to be taken at the University of Sharjah in the relevant semester.

Additional Requirements For Students Graduated From Outside UAE

Students holding certificates issued from outside the UAE have to submit an equivalency certificate (From UAE ministry of education)

Important Notes

• Certificates issued from inside the country must be authenticated from the educational institution in which the student studied in the country, and the Ministry of Education or the Educational Zoon.
• Certificates issued from outside the country must be authenticated by the official educational authority in the country of study (such as: the Ministry of Education, Boards of Education, the British Council ...), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy of the United Arab Emirates in the country of study, or the Embassy of the Country in the UAE, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.

Admission Tests for New Students

General Information

1.English Language Proficiency Test

Upon admission to UoS and prior to course registration, all students admitted to UoS (new, transfer and bridging) must demonstrate a level of English proficiency consistent with the requirement of their college. Students can choose one of the alternative exams listed below for proof of proficiency.

The certificate must be submitted to the Admission department through their Admission Services Portal to be reviewed and approved by the English Language Center at the UoS.

Please click here to view the user guide .

Important Notes

• The high school grades mentioned are those of the UAE educational curriculum (Advanced Track) or their equivalents as per the framework approved by the Ministry of Education.
• English proficiency test Certificates older than two years are not accepted.
• Students who achieve a score of 5.5 in the IELTS test are exempted from remedial skill courses.
• Students who couldn't obtain the required score in any of the above listed English Proficiency tests will be enrolled in an "Intensive English Program" course, in which their English level will be determined by the result of their English proficiency test. All students are placed in the Intensive English program with a recognized Language qualification.
• The UoS reserves the right to require students to attend an interview in the Languages Institute. Students may be required to take a further in-house test to ensure their scores are consistent with their English Language proficiency.
• Students who did not achieve the required subjects grades in high school will be accepted conditionally and will have to register and pass alternative qualifying courses at the university, which is equivalent to zero credit hours and is not included in the calculation of the cumulative average.**

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Language of Instruction

Arabic Language Instruction

College of Sharia and Islamic Studies

• All programs are taught in Arabic.

College of Law

• Law (Arabic Track)

College of Communication

• Public Relations
• Radio and Television
• Digital Media Design
• Electronic Journalism

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Arabic Language and Literature
• History and Islamic Civilization
• History and Islamic Civilization – Tourist Guide
• Sociology
• Early Childhood
• Arabic for Non-Arabic Speakers
• Family Counseling and Guidance

English Language Instruction

College of Business Administration

• All programs are taught in English.

College of Communication

• Mass Communication (English Track)
• Strategic Communication and Advertising

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• English Language and Literature

College of Law

• Law (English Track)

College of Medicine

• All programs are taught in English.

College of Dental Medicine

• All programs are taught in English.

College of Pharmacy

• All programs are taught in English.

College of Health Sciences

• All programs are taught in English.

College of Engineering

• All programs are taught in English.

College of Computing and Informatics

• All programs are taught in English.

College of Public Policy

• All programs are taught in English.

College of Fine Arts and Design

• All programs are taught in English.

French Language Instruction

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• French Language and Literature

Important Dates

Dear Valued Students,**\ Please be informed that the admission periods for fall semester 2026/2027 will be as follows:*\ Early Admission: From 04 May 2026 until 04 June 2026.\ \ Regular Admission (College of Medicine): From 22 June 2026 until 13 July 2026.\ \ Regular Admission (All Other Colleges)*: From 22 June 2026 until 03 August 2026.\ \

Working Hours:**\ We are available to respond to your enquiries Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., via the following channels:

Email: admission@sharjah.ac.ae

Telephone:+971 6 505 0000, 600 522 251

Discounts and Scholarships

Discounts:

1. The university offers various discounts for outstanding students, as well as specific discounts for certain programs. For more details on high school excellence discounts, academic achievement discounts, sibling discounts, science and Sharia program discounts, and financial aid, please click here.

Scholarship Notes:

Students should submit their application during the specified dates on the sponsor's website, and make sure they met the sponsor's requirements.

For any inquiries regarding the scholarship, kindly refer to the sponsor's website and contact them.

• To view more information about guidelines for discounts click here.
• To view more information about payment terms & methods click here

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Dear Valued Students,**\ Please be informed that the admission periods for fall semester 2026/2027 will be as follows:*\ Early Admission: From 04 May 2026 until 04 June 2026.\ \ Regular Admission (College of Medicine): From 22 June 2026 until 13 July 2026.\ \ Regular Admission (All Other Colleges):* From 22 June 2026 until 03 August 2026.

Online Application Steps:

• Fill out the online application form, upload the required documents, submit the application, and pay the non-refundable application fee. To view the online application guide, click here.
• An email will be sent to the applicants confirming their admission status within 3-7 working days.
• Applicants nominated for acceptance need to reserve their seats by paying 12000 AED which is applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in the program. If the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, an amount of 3000 AED will be non-refundable .
• Applicants must complete the required documents after paying the seat reservation fee which includes attested copies of high school certificates, colored personal photos, original certificates of English language proficiency tests (e.g.: IELTS, TOEFL), receiving the medical fitness form or any additional documents required from the Admissions Department. To view the university buildings map, Kindly click here.
• Register the academic schedule during the specified period. To view the academic calendar, click here
• Pay the remaining tuition fees - if any - in accordance with the university's financial instructions.

Important Notes:

• Students will not be issued an ID card or be allowed to register for courses unless they have submitted all the required documents.
• Students must register for an academic course in the assigned period.

ONLINE ADMISSION PORTAL