UAE: Ministry relaxes university admission requirement for students

UAE: Ministry relaxes university admission requirement for students

High school graduates who wish to enrol in varsities in the country can be granted conditional admission for one year

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Published: Tue 20 Dec 2022, 4:44 PM Last updated: Tue 20 Dec 2022, 4:47 PM

Students seeking admission into UAE universities can be granted exemption from EmSAT requirements and bridging courses under a new circular issued by the Ministry of Education (MoE), it was announced on Tuesday.

The Emirates Standardised Test (EmSAT) is a national system of computer-based tests that assess graduates of private and public schools within and outside the country. Results of this exam are among those that have to be submitted to get admitted into UAE universities.

With the MoE's Circular No. 137 for 2022, high school graduates can be exempted from this requirement and get conditional admission.

To be eligible, they will have to submit a 'Letter of No Objection to be Conditionally Admitted', and complete one academic year at the college or university to be granted final admission.

Dr Ahmad bin Abdullah Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, said: "The new circular defines clear and flexible paths for students that enable them to obtain final admission to higher education institutions in the country if they successfully