International Students Fact Sheet

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1997 600++ 88% Year of Foundation Students in Campus Faculty with PhD Degree 68 60 3 Acres of Land Nationalities Accreditations AACSB, ABET, MOE 3 Colleges Business School College of Engineering & IT College of Law

+971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae DEGREE PROGRAMS (UNDERGRADUATE) DUBAI BUSINESS SCHOOL Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) • A ccounting • Human Resources • Finance & Banking • Entrepreneurship Management • Management • Supply Chain & Management • Marketing • Customs COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Science (BS) • Electrical Engineering with concentration in Communication Engineering • Computing and Information Systems with concentration in Information Systems Security (CIS-ISS) ACCREDITATIONS • All programs are accredited by CAA - Ministry of Education • BBA is accredited by AACSB - International • CIS-ISS is accredited by ABET - International

TUITION FEES Degree Programs Short Course / Visiting Student Degree Seeking Student BBA (42 courses) $1,800 Per Course $1,580 Per Course CIS-ISS (42 courses) $1,800 Per Course $1,580 Per Course Engineering (130 CH) ------+$630 Per CH Internship for BBA and CIS-ISS $3,155 $3,600 Note: + $275 for courses with lab * Price based on Credit Hour (CH). **BBA has 4 lab courses, CIS-ISS has 5 lab courses and Engineering 14 lab courses. +971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (UNDERGRADUATE - BBA & CIS) UAE CURRICULUM BRITISH CURRICULUM Qualification Qualification  General Secondary Certificate • At least 7 GCE/GCSE/IGCSE subjects. Minimum Score 65% • Students must complete a minimum 60 - 64.9% Conditional Acceptance of 11 years of schooling and a school leaving certificate must be provided. INDIAN CURRICULUM • A combination of GCSE (O level) and Qualification  AS/A levels is acceptable provided Indian School Certificate awarded  that the subjects cover at least four by ICSE or CBSE of the following fields: Minimum Score 55% - Math - Humanities & Social Sciences AMERICAN CURRICULUM - Science Qualification - Arts & Design American High School Diploma - Languages providing Grade 10,11 & 12 Minimum Grade Minimum Score 65% • (C) for O level Overall average of Grade C- • (D) for AS level (65% or 2.3/4.0) • (E) for A level ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (UNDERGRADUATE - ENGINEERING) Science Stream students only accepted. Direct entry 80% or B 70 to 79.9% or >C to B- Conditional Acceptance Must pass the interview ENGLISH LANGUAGE & MATH REQUIREMENT English Math IELTS ( Academic ) TOEFL SAT or Math Placement Test 5.0 iBT 61 or PBT 500 400 Placement Test cost: $82 +971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION PROCESS (UNDERGRADUATE) 1. Meet all admission requirements. 2. Fill out the application form through this link. Please note of the documents to be provided with the application: a. All original copies of High School Certificates and transcripts from 10th – 12th; - For UAE Curriculum: Applicants must submit the Certified copy of an official general secondary or high school certificate or its equivalent with a score of at least 65% for BBA, 60% for BS-CIS ISS and 70% for BS-EE. - For American Curriculum: Applicants submit the results of Grade 10, 11 & 12 and the graduation certificate. - For Indian Curriculum: Applicants must submit the Indian School Certificate awarded by ICSE or CBSE. - For British system applicants, submit transcripts and a letter from the school showing the final grade (year) completed in school. (All mark sheets that will be submitted must be attested. See below the steps for attestation.) b. Copy of valid passport (more than 6 months validity); c. Four recent passport-size photographs (colored with white background) or in JPEG file format. (to be Consistent throughout); d. IELTS or TOEFL score: Applicants who do not have TOEFL/ IELTS score must take the UD English Placement Test; e. SAT result: Applicants who do not have SAT must take the UD Math Placement test.

For item (a) all original copies of High School Certificates and 10th – 12th mark sheets that will be submitted must be attested. Below are the steps for attestation in order:

• Certificates and mark sheets must first be attested by the following organizations from the country where the applicant graduated: - Ministry of Education (or the equivalent educational institute) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - UAE Embassy

• After which, these documents must also be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE; • Once attested, certificates and mark sheets must be submitted to the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) for equivalency. Please click on this link for more information on attestation and equivalency; • Please also note that all documents must be translated in English.

3. If the applicant is deemed eligible, the acceptance letter will be sent within 2-3 working days; 4. Payment of Fees; 5. Visa application: Please do not make any travel/accommodation arrangements until visa is issued. Visa application does not guarantee its issuance; 6. Visa issuance and health card application; 7. Course registration and reservation for housing.

+971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae DEGREE PROGRAMS (GRADUATE) Master of Business Administration - General MBA in 12 months MBA - Specialized MBA Double Major in 21 months • Finance & Accounting • International Business & Marketing • Operations & Logistics • & Human Resources Management

Master of Laws - 12 months LLM • Arbitration & Dispute Resolution • Financial Crimes & Money Laundering

The PhD program - 4 years with concentration courses in: • Management • Finance PhD • Marketing • Accounting

ACCREDITATIONS • All Programs are accredited by CAA, Ministry of Education -UAE • MBA and PhD Programs are Accredited by AACSB - International ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (MBA & LLM) 1. Bachelor Degree with Minimum GPA 3.00 out of 4.00 All Bachelor Degree majors are accepted. Preparatory courses may be required if previous degree is not related to Business or Law. 2. TOEFL (PBT 550 or iBT 79) or IELTS (Overall 6) Student may submit TOEFL/IELTS which was done during there bachelor studies. 3. Two (2) years work experience is required for Specialized MBA TUITION FEES Degree Programs Short Course / Visiting Student Degree Seeking Student MBA $3,200 $2,475 LLM $4,000 $3,155 PhD $5,500 $4,895 *Terms and Conditions Apply +971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae APPLICATION PROCESS (GRADUATE-MBA & LLM) 1. Meet all admission requirements. 2. Fill out the application form through this link. Please note, of the documents to be provided with the application are: a. Original Bachelor’s degree certificate or certified equivalent approved by the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE); b. Valid passport copy; c. Minimum of 2 years of work experience is required only for MBA specialized students; d. Four recent passport-size photographs (colored with white background) or in JPEG file format; e. TOEFL/IELTS as stated under Admission Criteria. For item (a) all original copies of the Bachelor Certificate with transcript and Highschool Certificate with the 10th - 12th mark sheets that will be submitted must be attested. Below are the steps for attestation in order: • Certificates and mark sheets must first be attested by the following organizations from thecountry where the applicant graduated: - Ministry of Education (or the equivalent educational insitute) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - UAE Embassy • After which, these documents must also be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE; • Once attested, Bachelors and High School certificates with bachelors transcripts and mark sheets must be submitted to the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) for equivalency. Please click on this link for more information on attestation and equivalency; • Please also note that all documents must be translated in English. 3. If eligible, acceptance letter will be sent within 3 working days; 4. Payment of Fees; 5. Visa application; Please do not make any travel/accommodation arrangements until visa is issued. Visa application does not guarantee its issuance. 6. Visa issuance and health card application; 7. Course registration and reservation for housing.

+971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (PhD) 1. Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any business-related field from an accredited university. 2. Have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 in coursework taken for the Master’s. 3. Have at least three years’ teaching or managerial experience. 4. Fulfill the English language entry requirement: TOEFL 550 (paper-based test) or TOEFL iBT score of 79 or 4. IELTS 6 overall (with at least a band 6 in each skill) APPLICATION PROCESS (PhD) 1. Complete and submit the Application form 2. Provide two satisfactory reference letters from academicians and/or employers 3. Provide a certified copy of the last two degrees (Bachelor’s and Master’s degree) 4. Provide an updated CV 5. Write and submit a statement of their professional plans/career objective – this must be done in can- didates’ own handwriting and should total at least 1000 words or two pages and address why they are applying for the program 6. Submit a research proposal 7. Take an aptitude test to assess the knowledge level of PhD Candidates covering research process: in- cluding problem identification, hypothesis testing, basic statistics and probability concepts. 8. Attend an interview with the PhD Program Committee 9. Pay the application fee of $815 (non-refundable) For item (#3) all original copies of Master and Bachelor Certificates with the corresponding transcripts that will be submitted must be attested. Below are the steps for attestation in order: • Certificates and mark sheets must first be attested by the following organizations from the country where the applicant graduated: - Ministry of Education (or the equivalent educational insitute) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - UAE Embassy or representative office • After which, these documents must also be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE; • Once attested, certificates and transcripts must be submitted to the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) for equivalency. Please click on this link for more information on attestation and equivalency • Please also note that all documents must be translated in English

+971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae INFORMATION ON STUDENT EXCHANGE UNDERGRADUATE Fall Semester Spring Semester Nomination Period May 1st - 15th, 2016 Oct 15st - 30th, 2016 Semester Period Aug 27th - Dec 15th, 2016 Jan 7th - May 11th, 2017

Course Load and Grading System • Each course = 3 credit hours or 5 ECTS. Exchange students can take a minimum of 4 courses = 12 credit hours or 20 ECTS and a maximum of 5 courses = 15 credit hours or 25 ECTS; • Attendance to classes is compulsory; • Passing grade is 2.25 / 4.0. Nomination Period Semester Period Term 1 July 10th - 21st, 2016 Oct 1st - Dec 15th, 2016 Term 2 Oct 15th - 30th, 2016 Jan 7th - March 23rd, 2017 Term 3 Jan 8th - 19th, 2017 April 8th - June 22nd, 2017 Term 4 April 9th - 20th, 2017 July 1st - Sep 14th, 2017

Course Load and Grading System • Each course = 3 credit hours or 5 ECTS. Exchange students can take 2 courses only = 6 credit hours or 10 ECTS; • Attendance to classes is compulsory; • Passing grade is 3.0 / 4.0.

+971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae APPLICATION PROCESS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS • Send in nominations on specifies dates above. • Submission of required documents: 1. Exchange application (Click Here); 2. Visa application & fee; 3. Copy of passport with photo & validity page; 4. Colored passport size photo with white background in JPEG or PDF format in 300 resolution; 5. Copy of health and/or medical insurance provider which includes coverage in the UAE; 6. English proficiency test. • Acceptance letter issued 1 week after submission of documents; • Visa issuance; • Course offering and suggested accommodations.

Note - Visa application does NOT guarantee issuance. Approval varies and may take as long as 20 - 30 working days. There are some cases that visa applications are declined therefore do not make travel arrangments without any visa. INFORMATION ON HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION 1. Housing University of Dubai recommends and suggests nearby and affordable accommodations which can range from $545 - $1100 month/person Students can directly reserve their accommodation through the following: • Dubai Silicon Oasis Student Residences • Uninest 2. Transportation Shuttle service is provided by both Dubai Silicon Oasis Student Residences and Uninest for FREE or for a minimal fee. Please check upon room reservation.

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+971 4 55 66 800 www.ud.ac.ae Dubai Silicon Oasis University Residence

We all need a place to call home – a comfortable place where we can relax and unwind. The new DSO University Residence

to make your life as a student as easy as possible FACILITIES Facilities • • Free WiFi throughout the building • Gymnasium • Laundry • Dining Facility • Supermarket • TRACK & FIELD STUDENT HOUSING • Social Areas Our Residences Studio Apartments Studio Apartments are the perfect choice for students who like their own fully-equiped space and enjoy a quieter study environment • 3 floors per building with 20 units per floor = 120 units in total •own• own bathroom,bathroom, built built in in wardrobe, wardrobe, bed, bed, study study desk,desk, chair,chair, STUDENT HOUSING lamp,lamp, shelving shelving ••lobby lobby and and laundry laundry room room on on each each floor floor ••large large communitycommunity room,room, pantrypantry andand kitchenkitchen onon eacheach floorfloor ••Storage Storage room room on on each each floor floor with with lockers lockers for for eacheach residentresident

3 Bedroom Apartments The 3 Bedroom apartments are perfect for students who wish to share • 3 floors per building with 6 units per floor = 36 units •Each• Each unitunit hashas ownown bathroombathroom for for each each bed bed room, room, large large sharedshared living living and and dining dining area, area, full full kitchen kitchen and and in in suite suite STUDENT HOUSING SPORTS laundry laundry ••TV TV supplied supplied for for each each unit unit ••Lobby, Lobby, communitycommunity areaarea and and retail retail shops shops on on the the ground ground floor of each building floor of each building

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2. Contact Persons - Prof. Ananth Rao Director, External & International Relations [email protected] +971 4 55 66 901

- Mrs. Redempta Rodriguez - San Jose Executive, Internship, Careers & International Students [email protected] +971 4 55 66 821

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