Entry Requirements – Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution (CLDR)

— A relevant Bachelor’s degree equivalent to an Upper Second Class or with a Good GPA (3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent) from an accredited university.

— A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), IELTS academic score of 6.0, or their equivalents on another standardised nationally, or internationally, recognised test that is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research UAE (MOHESR).

— Applicants can be exempted from English Language if they had achieved the required score as part of their bachelor admission requirements.

— Applicants who have a good degree in a discipline which is not related to buildings, construction and/or law may be admitted if they can demonstrate at least two years’ relevant work experience and/or professional development.

— Applicants without a background in law will have an evaluation interview. Further information can be provided upon request.

— A copy of the updated C.V

— Submission of a certificate of equivalency issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research UAE (MOHESR) for all previous degree certificates awarded by institutions outside the UAE.

— A copy of the passport along with a copy of the Emirates ID (If available).

— Al Ethbara Number (for UAE nationals only).

Conditional Admissions for Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution programme:

— A student with a GPA of 2.5 to 2.99 will be conditionally admitted upon the programme tutor approval.

— A student with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.49 should have at least two years of relevant work experience after graduation

— An IELTS score of 5.5 (TOEFL 530, 71 iBT), or its equivalent in a standardised English language test approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research UAE (MOHESR) is required.

After conditional admission to Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution programme, student must:

— Achieve a 6.0 IELTS/TOEFL 550/TOEFL iBT 79 or its equivalent by the end of the first semester.

— Take maximum of two modules in the first semester and must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in the first three modules taken.

English Exam Registration

— Students are encouraged to register for their IELTS or TOEFL at The British University in Dubai (BUiD) by contacting [email protected]

— Paper-based ITP TOEFL are accepted by the administering institution only. Only those administered by AMIDEAST Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah will be accepted if it is sent by Amideast to BUiD directly.

— While registering with ETS for iBT or with Amideast for ITP TOEFL, please quote BUiD’s TOEFL code 0168.

— Internet (iBT) – test scores should be sent to BUiD directly by ETS.