Entry requirements

High School GPA
Arabic Language ** 
Mathematics **
UAE curriculum Elite stream Minimum overall average of 75% EmSAT Arabic score 800 EmSAT Math score 800
Advanced stream Minimum overall average of 80%
General stream Minimum overall average of 85%
Sabis curriculum Minimum overall average of 75% EmSAT Arabic score 800 EmSAT Math score 800
International Baccalaureate (IB) Must complete any six subjects (at least three HL subjects) IB diploma with minimum score of 24 points, exclusive of any bonus points EmSAT 800 or Zero-Credit Basic Arabic Language Course (Pass BUiD Arabic Language Placement Test) EmSAT 800 or 4 in HL or Sl Math or study zero credit course
American curriculum Minimum overall average of 80%  EmSAT 800 or Zero-Credit Basic Arabic Language Course (Pass BUiD Arabic Language Placement Test) EmSAT Math score 800 or SAT score 450
British curriculum (GCE/IGCSE) Total of seven subjects, five at (O leve, GCSE) and two at (AS/A level), with a minimum grade of D in all subjects. Arabic Language and Islamic Education are not counted. EmSAT 800 or Zero-Credit Basic Arabic Language Course (Pass BUiD Arabic Language Placement Test) EmSAT 800 or AS/A Level Minimum D
West African Examination Council Minimum 3 “B” and 4 “C” EmSAT 800 or Zero-Credit Basic Arabic Language Course (Pass BUiD Arabic Language Placement Test)  EmSAT 800 or Minimum B in Mathematics
Russian System Minimum average 4 Good Zero-Credit Basic Arabic Language Course (Pass BUiD Arabic Language Placement Test)  EmSAT 800 or Minimum 4 in Mathematics
Indian and Pakistani Boards Minimum of 65% in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard), or its equivalent. EmSAT 800 or Zero-Credit Basic Arabic Language Course (Pass BUiD Arabic Language Placement Test) EmSAT 800 or 65% Mathematics (12th Standard)
EmSAT English 1100 or IELTS 5.0 overall or TOEFL 61 iBT or equivalent.

All applicants must pass personal interview.

** Applicants who do not have the required EmSAT subject(s) score or equivalent must pass the University placement test(s) .

The British University in Dubai

Block 11, 1st and 2nd floor, Dubai International Academic City PO Box 345015, Dubai, UAE

Tel: +971 4 279 1400

Whatsapp: +971 50 701 2843 and +971 4 279 1400

Email: [email protected]