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.

— 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 and an IELTS score of 5.5, TOEFL score of 530 (71 iBT), or its equivalent in a standardised English language test approved MOHESR.

— A student with a GPA of 2.0 to 2.49 should have at least three years of relevant work experience after graduation and an IELTS score of 5.5 (TOEFL 530, 71 iBT), or its equivalent in a standardized English language test approved by MOHESR.

— The applicant must undergo an interview with the Admissions Tutor as part of the evaluation process.

Applicants who are granted admission under the above criteria are in addition required to meet the conditions stated below:

— The students can take a maximum of two modules in the first term.

— The students must achieve an overall grade of C according to the University’s grading structure (3.0 on a 4.0 scale according to the grading structures that prevail within the UAE and the Gulf region), in the first three modules studied for the programme or be subject to dismissal.

For students who are granted admittance conditional to meeting English Language requirements, the following additional requirements are to be met.

—  The students must achieve an IELTS score of 6.0, TOEFL 550, 213 CBT, 79 iBT or its equivalent in a standardized English language test approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research by the end of the first term.

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.