AAU OVERVIEW Al Ain University of Science and Technology is a licensed university; where all programs are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation of the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates. The University has two major campuses. One is located in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE, and another in Al Ain, also known as the Garden City.

Al Ain University of Science and Technology offers 21 undergraduate programs, 7 graduate programs and 1 professional diploma through the colleges of Engineering, Pharmacy, Law, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, as well as, Communication and Media. The University always conducteds studies with aiming to launch more undergraduate and graduate programs.

The College of Pharmacy has obtained international certification from the American-based Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE). It is the first and only university in the UAE to get this kind of accreditation. Likewise; the College of Law received full accreditation from the Supreme Council for Evaluation, Research and Higher Education in France (HCERES). In addition to the College of Engineering which has the international accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States. Continious effort is done to gain more international accreditations for the remaining programs.

LICENSURES AND ACCREDITATIONS

Licensed by the Ministry of Education The College of Engineering holds an The College of Pharmacy holds an The College of Law holds an international international accreditation from the international Certification of the Bachelor of accreditation of the Bachelor of Law Accreditation Board for Engineering and Science in Pharmacy from the Accrediting from the Council for Evaluation, Research Technology (ABET) in the United States. Council for Education in Pharmacy (ACPE). and Higher Education (HCERES).

WHY AL AIN UNIVERSITY?

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED PROGRAMS

The University grants scholarships to students who excel in their The University recognizes the importance of international accreditation studies or extracurricular activities. It also grants humanitarian of academic programs and their positive impact on the quality of assistance to those who have financial conditions preventing them education, so the institution is keen to accredit all its programs. from resuming their studies.

PROGRAMS THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES THE LABOR MARKET

The university provides various programs that are compatible with There are various recreational facilities for students that meet the labor market requirements to create qualified cadres who can their mental, physical and emotional needs. These facilities vary choose their way as they graduate. between sports, health club, theater, etc.

REDUCED UNIVERSITY TUITION FEES VISA AND HEALTH INSURANCE

The university beliefs in importance of easing the students’ The university implements a discounted tuition policy that can be paperwork, it sponsors them by issuing student visas as well as affordable for the largest segment of the community. medical insurance cards. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. MIN. GRADE AVERAGE MIN. GRADE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. B. Ed: English Language Teacher Education 126 AVERAGE B. Ed: Arabic Language and Islamic Studies Teacher Education 126 60% Science & Arts B. Ed in Special Education 126 65% Technical B.Sc. in Computer Engineering 140 60% Science Bachlor of Arts in Applied Psychology 126 Bachlor of Arts in Applied Sociology 126 B.Sc. in Networks and Communication 140 60% Science Engineering GRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. Professional Diploma Program in Teaching 24 B.Sc. in Computer Science 123 60% Science Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 36 Master of Education in Curricula and Methods of Teaching Islamic Education 33 B.Sc. in Software Engineering 124 60% Science Master of Education in Curricula and Methods of Teaching Arabic Language 33 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMS - UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent approved by the Ministry - UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education, with minimum average of 60 %. - A valid English Language Proficiency score of at least (500) in TOEFL ITP, of Education, with a minimum average of 60%. (61) in TOEFL iBT, (173) in TOEFL CBT or (5 band) in IELTS, required for B. Ed: - A valid English Language Proficiency score of at least (500) in TOEFL ITP, English Language Teacher Education. (61) in TOEFL iBT, (173) in TOEFL CBT or (5 band) in IELTS. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TESOL PROGRAM - Bachelor degree or its equivalent in English/ Linguistics/ English Language Teaching approved by the Ministry of Education with a CGPA not less than 3.0 out 4.0. - A valid English Language Proficiency score of at least (550) in TOEFL ITP, (79) in TOEFL iBT, (213) in TOEFL CBT, or (6 band) in IELTS. The exception COLLEGE OF PHARMACY to this requirement applies to students whose mother tongue is English and finished a Bachelor’s degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction in an English-speaking country. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. MIN. GRADE AVERAGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULA B.Sc. in Pharmacy 160 70% Science AND METHODS OF TEACHING ISLAMIC EDUCATION GRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. - Bachelor degree in Islamic Teacher Education degree/ Arabic Language and Islamic Studies Teacher Education degree/ Islamic Education approved by the M.Sc. In Clinical Pharmacy 36 Ministry of Education with minimum GPA of 3 out 4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMS AND METHODS OF TEACHING ARABIC LANGUAGE - UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent approved by the Ministry - Bachelor degree in Arabic Language Education degree/ Arabic Language of Education, with a minimum average of 70%. and Islamic Studies Teacher Education degree approved by the Ministry of - A valid English Language Proficiency score of at least (500) in TOEFL ITP, Education with minimum GPA of 3 out 4. (61) in TOEFL iBT, (173) in TOEFL CBT or (5 band) in IELTS.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS A Bachelor degree of pharmacy obtained from a university recognized by the Ministry of Education. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. MIN. GRADE AVERAGE A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale (or its established equivalent) in the applicant’s Bachelor degree BBA - Management - Accounting 60% Science & Arts program. 123 A valid certificate in English and a degree of not less than (550)in TOEFL - Finance & Banking - Marketing 65% Technical ITP, (79) in TOEFL IBT, (213) in TOEFL CBT, (6)in IELTS. The exception to - Human Resource Management - MIS this requirement applies to students whose mother tongue is English and finished a Bachelor’s degree from an institution where English is the GRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. language of instruction in an English-speaking country. MBA A student with a recognized bachelor degree with a CGPA between 2.00 and - Management - Accounting - Marketing 33 2.99 on a scale of 4, or its established equivalent, and who meets the English - Finance & Banking - Human Resource Management - MIS language competency requirements for general admission stated above may be admitted conditionally if they meet the following requirements: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMS Takes a maximum of nine credit hours in the first semester of study. - UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent approved by the Must achieve an overall grade point average of 3 on a scale of 4, or Ministry of Education, with minimum average of 60 % . - A valid English Language Proficiency score of at least (500) in TOEFL ITP, its established equivalent, in the first nine credit hours of credit-bearing (61) in TOEFL iBT, (173) in TOEFL CBT or (5 band) in IELTS. courses studied for the M.Sc. program. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER PROGRAMS - A Bachelor degree or its equivalent approved by Ministry of Education, with minimum average of 3.0. (Conditional admission is permitted if CGPA less than 3.0 ). COLLEGE OF LAW - A valid English Language Proficiency score of at least: - (550) in TOEFL ITP, (79) in TOEFL iBT, (213) in TOEFL CBT or (6 band) in IELTS., if the Bachelor degree was in Arabic. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. MIN. GRADE AVERAGE - (500) in TOEFL ITP, (61) in TOEFL iBT, (173) in TOEFL CBT or (5 band) in IELTS., if the Bachelor degree was in English. 60% Science & Arts The exception to this requirement applies to students whose mother tongue Bachelor of Law 129 65% Technical is English and finished a Bachelor’s degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction in an English-speaking country. GRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. - If the student’s major in the previous degree is other than Business Administration, the student is admitted according to the above mentioned Master in Private Law 33 requirements in addition to successfully completing 4 pre-MBA courses. The grades of these courses are not included in the student’s CGPA. Master in Public Law 33

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR IN LAW COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA - UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education, with minimum average of 60 %. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS CR.H. MIN. GRADE AVERAGE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER PROGRAMS B.Sc. in Journalism 123 - A Bachelor degree in law or an equivalent obtained from a university accredited by the Ministry of Education. 60% Science & Arts B.Sc. in Advertising 123 - A CGPA of at least 3 out of 4, or an equivalent, on the Bachelor level. 65% Technical Students with a CGPA between 2.99 and 2.5 may be granted a conditional B.Sc. in Public Relations 123 acceptance. - A student whose undergraduate degree is in Shari’a and Law, or Police and Legal Sciences needs to have studied at least 65% of the requirements ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR PROGRAMS in Law courses. If not, the student will need to take pre-Master courses. - UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent approved by the Ministry - A valid English Language Proficiency score of at least (450) in TOEFL ITP or of Education, with a minimum average of 60%. - A valid English Language Proficiency score of at least (450) in TOEFL ITP or (4.5 band) in IELTS. band 4.5 in IELTS. ABU DHABI CAMPUS AL AIN CAMPUS

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STUDENT LIFE

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

The university provides a group of recreational facilities which allow students to practice many sports, cultural and fun activities, such as the gym, health club, lounges, and the theater.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES ALUMNI AFFAIRS

The Career Development Unit organizes several workshops to help The university seeks to meet the student›s needs by organizing various students determine possible alternatives and develop the skills necessary events and activities in scientific, cultural, artistic, athletic and health for the labor market. Also, the Office of Alumni Affairs is promoting the spirit fields which will develop their skills and personalities. of communication between the University and its graduates and to build links with different institutions to identify new employment opportunities.

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