International Baccalaureate - IB Curriculum

Admission requirements for International Baccalaureate - IB Curriculum

Admission to AUS is competitive, and the required minimum average for admission consideration will depend on the number of qualified applicants and available seats.

Below are the minimum admission requirements. Requirements might change without prior notice based on the majors. The final decision regarding any application is made by the Office of Admissions.

Applicants graduating from the International Baccalaureate curriculum are required to obtain the following:

• must earn the full IB Diploma with six subjects (excluding Islamic Education), with at least three at Higher Level, and a minimum score of 24 points. The stated score of 24 serves as a guideline. The minimum score required may be higher depending on the selected program and seat availability.  

  Applicants who did not receive the IB Diploma but obtained the IB Certificate may still apply and will be evaluated based on their high school credentials. To be eligible, applicants must complete at least six subjects with a minimum score of 4 in each subject and achieve a total score of at least 29.

   

• a minimum grade of B (or equivalent) in the required subjects to be considered for admission to engineering, science, architecture, interior design and business majors (see the website for a list of majors and the required subjects).  

   

• an English Language Proficiency report from any of the following tests with the listed minimum scores:
   

• a certificate of equivalency for their secondary education certificate (required by the UAE Ministry of Education). Click here for more information.

   

• At the initial stage, unattested documents are accepted. After processing the application or upon admission, all documents must be attested as applicable, for the file to be completed and for course registration eligibility.

All applicants must also submit a personal statement and two recommendation letters from their school: one from a school counselor and one from a teacher.  In addition, applicants to the majors of architecture, design management, and interior design should submit a portfolio.

It is important to understand that the average minimum requirement of 85% serves as a guideline for admission to AUS, which is a competitive process. The actual minimum average needed for an admission offer may be higher and can vary based on several factors, such as academic performance, the chosen college or major, and specific program requirements. For STEM and similar majors, applicants may need to have an equivalent grade of at least a B in Mathematics and Physics. Additional considerations include SAT scores (if applicable), the number of qualified applicants, seat availability, and English proficiency, which is assessed through TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Early Admission (highly recommended)

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. If you are in your final year of secondary school, you are encouraged to apply for early admission by submitting official grade reports for grades 10 and 11.

Early admission is only offered to highly qualified applicants. Admission is not considered final until students submit a recognized and officially certified secondary school certificate or equivalent showing successful completion of secondary education and meeting all the conditions as listed in the Admission Letter. 

For application deadlines and other important dates, please visit www.aus.edu/deadlines

Regular Admission

Applicants who have completed their secondary school education and have the IB diploma should apply through the regular admission process.

For application deadlines and other important dates, please visit www.aus.edu/deadlines

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to begin your application, apply now!

For detailed information on applying and the required documents, please click here. 

You can also refer to the step-by-step application guide here or watch a video

For more helpful information about studying AUS, please visit our page for prospective students. 

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