British Curriculum

Admission requirements for the British 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.

To be considered for admission, applicants must have an average equivalent to 85% or higher, depending on the education system, and as calculated by AUS, in each of the last three years of secondary education. 

The following are the requirements for British Curriculum students:

• Applicants must have five IGCSE/GCSE (O-Level) subjects with a minimum grade of 5 or B in each subject, and either three AS-Level subjects, or two A-level subjects with a minimum grade of B in each subject. The final GPA calculation will take into account both the grade variations and the number of subjects completed in each category to achieve the required result. 
  Priority for admission will be given to applicants who have the required number of AS and A Level subjects shown above and meet the necessary grade criteria. 
   

• Applicants must complete Year 13 (equivalent to American Grade 12), and the last year of school report should show Year 13. 
   

• Applicants must provide a Sequencing Certificate (Certificate of School Registration History) with the last year of schooling showing as Year 13. Graduates from schools outside the UAE may provide signed letters from their schools confirming the completion of 13 Years of schooling.
   

• Applicants must complete the required subjects with a minimum grade of B (or equivalent) to be considered for admission to Engineering, Science, Architecture & Interior Design, and Business majors. Please refer to the website for a list of majors and 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 (Year 13 of schooling ) 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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