Transferring from corresponding universities and colleges.

Students enrolled in any of the officially recognized higher education institutions sanctioned by the Ministry of Education in the country have the privilege to seek a transfer to the university, subject to the following conditions:

  1. The applicant is required to submit the necessary documentation as outlined in the admission procedures.
  2. The applicant must have completed at least one academic semester at the university or college from which they intend to transfer.
  3. The university will conduct a comprehensive course equivalency assessment based on established criteria.
  4. The cumulative GPA of the transferring student should not fall below (2.00) or its equivalent in grades.
  5. The transfer student is expected to meet the admission requirements for the selected major as stipulated by the university.
  6. Credits will be taken into consideration if they correspond with equivalent courses in the academic plan of the receiving department, with a minimum alignment of 75%, and the student has achieved a grade of Good or higher.
  7. The course equivalency assessment will factor in the number of hours the student dedicated to each course in comparison to the hours of the equivalent course at the university.
  8. Courses in which the student excelled at the original university or college, and do not have equivalents in the academic plans of the receiving department, will not be included.
  9. A student with a final disciplinary dismissal from any other university or college will not be eligible for acceptance in the transfer process to the university.
  10. Transfers to non-corresponding departments are restricted to the first semester of the inaugural academic year.
  1. Transfers to corresponding departments are permissible until the commencement of the fifth semester (clarifying the consideration of hours instead of semesters, based on individual program requirements). The transferring student must have completed a minimum of four semesters in the receiving department, equivalent to two academic years or 50%.
  2. The academic transcript of the transferring student from the originating university or college should be duly authenticated, accompanied by a comprehensive course description and officially endorsed with the seal of the transferring institution.
  3. Submission of a certificate attesting to the student’s good conduct and behavior is mandatory.
  4. Equivalency courses are excluded from the computation of the cumulative GPA.

Equivalence Guidelines for Transfer Students to Al Wasl University:

Course Evaluation:

  1. A course is considered for the student if it aligns with the equivalent in the academic plan of the receiving department by a minimum of 75%, and the student has achieved a grade of Good or higher.
  2. Credit Hour Consideration: Equivalence takes into account the number of hours the student devoted to each course compared to the equivalent course at Al Wasl University.
  1. Non-Inclusion of Specific Courses: Courses in which the student succeeded at Al Wasl University or the transferring institution, and which lack equivalents in the academic plans of the receiving department, will not be factored into the equivalence process.
  2. Disciplinary Dismissal: No student with a history of disciplinary dismissal from Al Wasl University or the institution from which they transferred will be considered for admission. If after the transfer and equivalence process, it is discovered that the dismissal was due to disciplinary reasons, the student’s enrolment at Al Wasl University will be permanently revoked.
  3. Transfers to Non-Corresponding Departments: Transfers to scientific departments that do not align with the academic plans of Al Wasl University, even if there are similarities in names, are permissible only at the first level (i.e., the first semester of the first academic year).
  4. Transfers to Corresponding Departments: Transfers to corresponding departments are permissible in the first semester of the first academic year until the commencement of the first semester of the third academic year. During this period, the transferring student must complete a minimum of four levels, equivalent to two academic years.

Registration Procedure for Transfer Students at Al Wasl University:

  1. Applicants seeking to transfer to Al Wasl University are required to submit the following documents:
  2. Completed application form.
  3. Attested copy of the high school diploma.
  4. Copy of the passport, enrollment certificate, and ID for UAE nationals.
  5. Copy of the mother’s passport, enrollment certificate, ID, and birth certificate for children of UAE citizens.
  6. Copy of the passport for citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
  7. A copy of the passport and valid residency with a duration of at least three months for the children of Arab expatriates.
  8. Authenticated academic transcript from the transferring university, accompanied by a detailed course description endorsed with the seal of the transferring university.
  9. Four passport-sized photographs.
  10. Certificate of good conduct and behavior from the transferring university or an official entity, in its original form, and not older than three months.
  11. Copy of the birth certificate.
  12. Original health fitness certificate (medical examination certificate) issued by an official authority, valid and not older than three months.

Transfer Procedures:

A student aspiring to transfer and undergo course equivalency at Al Wasl University must submit the requisite documents, duly authenticated per the Ministry of Education’s regulations. This process must be concluded within the university’s annual stipulated timeframe.

The university’s dedicated committee meticulously reviews the courses previously pursued by the students at institutions outside Al Wasl University, granting exemptions for completed equivalent courses. These exemptions are documented in the student’s academic transcript, denoted by the terms “equivalence” or “pass.” Notably, these courses are excluded from the cumulative GPA calculation.

The student retains the right to lodge an appeal against the equivalency decision within two weeks from its issuance. No appeals will be entertained beyond this timeframe.

In instances where a student transfers from one major to another within the university, the duration of their enrollment in the former major is considered from the transfer date, irrespective of the time spent in the prior major.

For detailed information regarding equivalent courses and courses eligible for administrative transfer, students are advised to consult the Admissions and Registration Department. It is imperative to complete the equivalence and registration procedures within one month from the commencement of the academic year (the first semester).