Admission Criteria for the Postgraduate Programs

First: Admission Criteria for Graduate Programs

Program Admission Criteria

Program Name

First: Admission GPA Requirements:

· A cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 4.0 in the bachelor’s degree.

· Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may enroll in 9 credit hours conditionally, provided they achieve a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0; otherwise, they will be subject to academic dismissal.

· Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 may enroll in remedial courses conditionally, provided they achieve a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0; otherwise, they will be subject to academic dismissal.

Second: English Language Requirement:

· A minimum score of 4.0 in IELTS or its equivalent in other standardized international tests.

Master in Arabic Language and literature: Literary and critical Studies

Master in Arabic Language and literature: Linguistic Studies

Master in Islamic Studies

First: Admission GPA Requirement:

· A cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 4.0.

·If the applicant’s undergraduate major is closely related to the graduate program, they may be required to take remedial courses not exceeding 9 credit hours at the master’s level, on the condition that they achieve a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 in those courses before full admission into the program.

Second: English Language Requirement:

· A minimum score of 4.5 in IELTS, or an equivalent score in other recognized international standardized tests.

PhD in Islamic Jurisprudence and its Foundations

PhD in Linguistic Studies

PhD in Arabic Literary and Critical Studies

Second: General Requirements for All Applicants:

A No Objection Certificate for study from the National and Reserve Service Authority (for UAE national male students).
All academic certificates must be attested or equivalized by the UAE Ministry of Education. A certified copy of the bachelor’s degree is required for master’s applicants, and a certified copy of the master’s degree is required for doctoral applicants.
An official grading scale statement (based on a 4.00 GPA scale) for the most recent academic qualification (for graduates from universities using the percentage grading system).
Successful completion of the academic interview conducted by the university.
A valid English proficiency certificate, such as IELTS or its equivalent in other recognized international standardized tests.
A copy of a valid passport, including the file number and unified number (for UAE nationals).
A full copy of the Family Book (Khulasat Al-Qaid) for UAE nationals.
A copy of the UAE National ID card.
A copy of the birth certificate.
A copy of the mother’s passport or ID card.
An original and valid Certificate of Good Conduct issued by an official authority, not older than three months.
An original and valid Medical Fitness Certificate, issued by an official authority, not older than three months.
Four recent personal photographs (3×4 cm).
A copy of a valid residence visa (Applicants from Arab and Islamic communities will not be registered if the visa is due to expire within three months).
The university reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary.

Third: Tuition Fees:

Program	Registration Fee	Tuition per Credit Hour	Total Credit Hours
Master’s Program	AED 157.5	AED 1,250	42 credit hours
Doctoral Program	AED 157.5	AED 1,688	56 credit hours