Admission Requirements

The Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University seeks to recruit well-rounded applicants who demonstrate a probability for success in the program of study. Admission to the University is competitive, and follows a very selective process that takes into account academic as well as other criteria. The Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University will select the best top applicants based on the available number of openings, therefore meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the University. The minimum admission requirements to be eligible for admission to undergraduate programs are:

Secondary School Certificate:

Applicants must possess a secondary school certificate equivalent to the certificate provided by the UAE Ministry of Education and Youth with a minimum overall average of 70% from either literary or scientific section.

The University also considers other types of secondary certificates such as: The National General Secondary School certificates, the American-style High School Diploma, the International Baccalaureate, the Lebanese and French Baccalaureate, the Pakistani and Indian Board(s) certificates, the Iranian Certificate, the German Abitur, the IGCSE, the GCSE and the GCE. Minimum requirements for each of these certificates and levels of achievement are required. Please contact office of Admission and Registration for these requirements

English Language Proficiency:

Taken that English is the medium of instruction for all undergraduate programs; learners are required to demonstrate that they possess a good command of the language, both oral and written. Therefore, in order to complete the requirements for admission to an undergraduate program a minimum TOFEL score of 500 or an IELTS score of 5.0 or above is required. Please note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two calendar years only.

Interview:

The Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University may also request a personal interview as part of the evaluation process. The purpose of such interviews is to ensure that applicants possess both the ability and skills level required to succeed in their program of study. For applicants who are unable to attend in person a telephone interview may be permitted.

Math Placement Test:

All newly admitted freshmen are required to take a math placement test. Learners being admitted will usually come from different branches, schools and countries, which vary in the type and level of mathematics courses provided. Due to these diverse mathematics backgrounds, a Math placement test was designed to measure the learner's mathematical ability. The math placement test scores are used to place learners into an appropriate math course (Remedial Math or Business Math).

For the next Math Placement Test please refer to Academic Calendar.

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