Admissions Criteria

Welcome to Zayed University, where excellence meets opportunity. Our admission requirements are tailored to identify bright individuals who embody the spirit of innovation and diversity that defines Zayed University.

In this overview, we'll highlight key components of our admission requirements, emphasizing our commitment to creating a dynamic learning environment. We encourage you to explore the criteria outlined here, ensuring your application reflects both your academic achievements and unique qualities.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements (From AY 2025-2026)

Appendix A: Secondary School Completion Requirements (for all students)

Curriculum	Requirements
UAE MoE	NA
American	NA
British	2 A-Levels in subjects related to the degree program with a grade of C or higher (excluding Arabic and Islamic Studies)
International Baccalaureate	IB Diploma with a minimum of 2 HL subjects related to the degree program with a minimum grade of 5 IB Certificate with a minimum of 21 points including 2 subjects related to the degree program with a minimum grade of 5
BTEC	Level 3 Diploma 2 Merit

Appendix B: Degree Program Admission Requirements

College of Arts and Creative Enterprises
Degree Program	English	Mathematics	Others
BA Architecture	High School 80% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 71	High School 80% (or equivalent) or SAT Math	SAT 500
BFA Animation Design			SAT 450
BFA Graphic Design
BFA Interior Design
BFA Visual Arts
BS Multimedia Design

College of Business
Degree Program	English	Mathematics	Others
BS Accounting	High School 80% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 71	High School 80% (or equivalent) or SAT Math 485	NA
BS Finance
BS Marketing and Entrepreneurship

College of Communication and Media Sciences
Degree Program	English	Mathematics	Others
BS Communication and Media Sciences Concentration: Media Production and Storytelling	High School 80% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 71	NA	NA
BS Communication and Media Sciences Concentration: Integrated Strategic Communications
BS Communication and Media Sciences Concentration: Tourism and Cultural Communications

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Degree Program	English	Mathematics	Others
BA International Studies Concentration: International Relations	High School 80% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 71	High School 80% (or equivalent)	NA
BA International Studies Concentration: Middle East / Gulf Studies
BA International Studies Concentration: Political Economy and Development

College of Natural and Health Sciences
Degree Program	English	Mathematics	Others
BS Psychology	High School 80% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 71	High School 80% (or equivalent) or SAT Math 550	Two (2) Grade 12 Science subjects (Biology, psychology Physics, or Chemistry) with a minimum grade of 80% (or equivalent)
BS Public Health and Nutrition	High School 80% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 71	High School 80% (or equivalent) or SAT Math 550
BS Environmental Science and Sustainability	High School 80% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 71	High School 80% (or equivalent) or SAT Math 520	One (1) Grade 12 Science subject (Biology, Physics, or Chemistry) with a minimum grade of 80% (or equivalent)

College of Technological Innovation
Degree Program	English	Mathematics	Others
BS Information Technology Concentration: Security and Network Technologies	High School 80% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 71	High School 80% (or equivalent) or SAT Math 520	NA
BS Information Technology Concentration: Web and Mobile Application Development
BS Information Systems and Technology Management Concentration: Management of Information Systems
BS Information Systems and Technology Management Concentration: Business Intelligence
BS Intelligence Systems Engineering	High School 85% (or equivalent) or TOEFL iBT 79	High School 85% (or equivalent) or SAT Math 590	Two (2) Grade 12 Science subjects Physics and Another Science Subject with a minimum grade of 80% (or equivalent)