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Graduate Admissions

To enroll in any Graduate Degree Program, students must meet the minimum academic and English language requirement for the concerned programs:

 

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Master of Business Administration

Admission Criteria
  • A four-year bachelor degree in Business Administration (or its equivalent) recognized by the MOE-HEA.
  • A minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent).
  • Standardized test of eligibility in English (TOEFL or IELTS) or equivalent.

 

Sr. English Test Minimum Required Score
1 TOEFL (IBT) Internet-Based 79
2 TOEFL Paper Based 550
3 IELTS 6.0
4 EmSAT 1400
5 Cambridge English 169
6 PTEAcademic 50
7 City & Guilds B2
Documents Required
Admission Documents

When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents which will become part of the Student File:

  • An official copy of the Bachelor Degree and Transcript (or its equivalent) attested by the Ministry of Education for the holders of UAE Universities certificate, and the below attestations for the international students from their countries:
    • Ministry of education/ higher education.
    • Ministry of foreign affairs.
    • UAE embassy.
  • Equivalency Letter from Ministry of Education in UAE.
  • A complete copy of Khulasat Al Qaid (UAE National Family Book) for UAE Nationals.
  • A valid visa for UAE residents.
  • A non-refundable application and admission fee.
  • One copy of a current official passport.
  • Government-issued identity card.
  • Four recent passport-sized photographs.
  • Certificate of a Standardized Test of Eligibility in English (TOEFL or IELTS) or equivalent. (Certificates of TOEFL or IELTS are valid for only two years).
  • Attested Official transcripts from other universities and course syllabi for credit transfer (if you are transferring from another university).

 

NOTE:  All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.

Exemption from English Language Proficiency
* Exemption from English Language Proficiency

Applicants for the MBA Program may be exempted from the requirement for English Language Proficiency (minimum TOEFL  score of 550 or its equivalent) if:

  • They provide an evidence of achieving Minimum TOEFL score of 500 or its equivalent at the time of their admission to the undergraduate program, plus a letter of confirmation that the English language is the Medium of Instruction.
  • The native language of the applicants is English.
  • Applicants completed the bachelor degree in their home country or in a country where English is the official language

Master of Law

Admission Criteria
Full Admission
  • A four-year bachelor degree in Law (or its equivalent) recognized by the MOE-HEA.
  • A minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent).
  • Standardized test of eligibility in English (TOEFL or IELTS) or equivalent.

 

Sr. English Test Minimum Required Score
1 TOEFL (IBT) Internet-Based 45
2 TOEFL Paper Based 450
3 IELTS 4.5
4 EMSAT-Arabic 1250
5 Cambridge English 147
6 PTEAcademic 29
7 City & Guilds B1

 

Provisional Admission
  • A four-year bachelor degree in Law (or its equivalent) recognized by the MOE-HEA.
  • A minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or the equivalent)
  • Students admitted with a CGPA less than 3.00 from their bachelor degree studies may remain in the MA Law program only if they earn a final grade of B (3.0) in the first three courses they register for during their first module of coursework
Documents Required
Admission Documents

When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents which will become part of the Student File:

  • An official copy of the Bachelor Degree and Transcript (or its equivalent) attested by the Ministry of Education for the holders of UAE Universities certificate, and the below attestations for the international students from their countries:
    • Ministry of education/ higher education.
    • Ministry of foreign affairs.
    • UAE embassy.
  • Equivalency Letter from Ministry of Education in UAE.
  • A complete copy of Khulasat Al Qaid (UAE National Family Book) for UAE Nationals.
  • A valid visa for UAE residents.
  • A non-refundable application and admission fee.
  • One copy of a current official passport.
  • Government-issued identity card.
  • Four recent passport-sized photographs.
  • Certificate of a Standardized Test of Eligibility in English (TOEFL or IELTS) or equivalent. (Certificates of TOEFL or IELTS are valid for only two years).
  • Attested Official transcripts from other universities and course syllabi for credit transfer (if you are transferring from another university).

NOTE:  All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL score 450, IELTS 4.5 or its equivalent

Professional Diploma in Teaching

Admission Criteria
  • A four-year bachelor degree in any field (or its equivalent) recognized by the MOE-HEA.
  • A minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 (or its equivalent).
Documents Required
Admission Documents

When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents which will become part of the Student File:

  • An official copy of the Bachelor Degree and Transcript (or its equivalent) attested by the Ministry of Education for the holders of UAE Universities certificate, and the below attestations for the international students from their countries:
    • Ministry of education/ higher education.
    • Ministry of foreign affairs.
    • UAE embassy.
  • Equivalency Letter from Ministry of Education in UAE.
  • A complete copy of Khulasat Al Qaid (UAE National Family Book) for UAE Nationals.
  • A valid visa for UAE residents.
  • A non-refundable application and admission fee.
  • One copy of a current official passport.
  • Government-issued identity card.
  • Four recent passport-sized photographs.
  • TOEFL / IELTS is not required.
  • Attested Official transcripts from other universities and course syllabi for credit transfer (if you are transferring from another university).

 

NOTE:  All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.

Transfer of Credits- Graduate Programs

CUCA accepts transfer of credits, provided:

Graduate students from a CAA – recognized institution of higher education may apply for admission to the CUCA Graduate Program if they:

  1. Meet the requirements at CUCA for Full or Provisional admission.
  2. Were in good academic standing (CGPA of at least 3.0, on a scale of 4.0 or the equivalent).
  3. Were not dismissed for disciplinary reasons.
  4. Had previously enrolled in a graduate program that is recognized or accredited by the CAA.

Note: Students admitted to their previous college or College based on Institutional TOEFL results, must re-take the TOEFL at CUCA, and obtain the minimum score of 550.

Transfer of Credit Hours Earned outside CUCA will be as follows:

  • The College considers the transfer of credit-bearing courses for graduate students attempting to join the Master program similar to the one studied previously if:
  • Their CGPA was at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or its equivalent.
  • The course was not a part of the MIPR Preparatory Program.
  • The number of credit hours for the previous graduate course is the same or more than the credit hours for the CUCA graduate course.
  • The grade obtained in the previous course was at least a B (3.0) or its equivalent.
  • The content of the course at the previous institution is similar to the related course offered at CUCA.
  • Only grades obtained from courses taken at CUCA will be used to determine the student CGPA. This means grades earned in courses transferred from the previous institution will not be a factor in the CGPA calculation at CUCA.
  • CUCA will not award the degree to transfer students unless they successfully complete at least 50 percent of the coursework or credit hours in the program at CUCA. In other words, CUCA will not transfer more than 50 percent of the courses in the program.

 

NOTE:
Transfer credit hours will only appear on the CUCA transcript when the Registrar receives the certificate of authenticity for the transcript from the institution the student previously attended.