To enroll in an Undergraduate Degree Program, students must meet the minimum academic and English language requirements for the concerned program.
12th Grade Minimum Requirements
UAE GSEC
An aggregate of 80% in the grade 12 Science stream/Advanced stream of UAE GSEC of Ministry of Education. Preference in admissions will be given to those with high scores in Biology, Chemistry and Physics with no less than 80%.
Abu Dhabi Education Council stream students should similarly have 80% aggregate. Preference in admissions will be given to those with high scores in Advanced Biology (level 3) and Advanced Chemistry (level 3) with no less than 80%.
British Curriculum (IGCSE, GCSE, GCE)
Studied 3 Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) in O Level with a
minimum of Cs in all ‘O’ level subjects, and ‘C’ in any of the two Science subjects in AS level and ‘D’ in A Level (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
American High School Diploma
An aggregate score of 80% is required. Preference in admissions will be given to those with high scores. SAT (Chem/Math) is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
Must have completed any 6 courses including Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the higher level and obtain IB score of at least 25.
Pakistan Boards/Certificates
Student should secure an overall minimum score of 60% and above in the 12th Grade.
An aggregate score of 55% or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the 12th Grade.
Indian Boards/Certificates
Student should secure an overall minimum score of 70% and above in the 12th Grade of Indian State Board. An aggregate score of 60% or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the 12th Grade.
Student should secure an overall minimum score of 60% (B Grade) and above in the 12th Grade of Indian Central Board/ICSE. An aggregate score of 55% or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the 12th Grade.
NOTE:
| Sr. | English Test | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOEFL (IBT) Internet-Based | 61 |
| 2 | TOEFL Paper Based | 500 |
| 3 | IELTS | 5.0 |
| 4 | EmSAT | 1100 |
| 5 | Cambridge English | 154 |
| 6 | PTE Academic | 36 |
| 7 | City & Guilds | B1 |
When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents:
NOTE: All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.
| UAE GSEC |
| An aggregate of 70% in the grade 12 Science stream/Advanced stream of UAE GSEC of Ministry of Education. Preference in admissions will be given to those with high scores in Biology, Chemistry and Physics with no less than 70%.
Abu Dhabi Education Council stream students should similarly have 70% aggregate. Preference in admissions will be given to those with high scores in Advanced Biology (level 3) and Advanced Chemistry (level 3) with no less than 70%. |
| British Curriculum (IGCSE, GCSE, GCE) |
| Studied 3 Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) in O Level with a minimum of Cs in all ‘O’ level subjects, and ‘D’ in any of the two Science subjects in AS level and ‘E’ in A Level (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics) |
| American High School Diploma |
| An aggregate score of 70% is required. Preference in admissions will be given to those with high scores. SAT (Chem/Math) should be cleared. If Biology is not taken in 12th Grade, SAT (bio) with score of above 400 is required. |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) |
| Must have completed any 6 courses including Biology, Chemistry and Physics at the higher level and obtain IB score of at least 24. |
| Pakistan Boards/Certificates |
| Student should secure an overall minimum score of 55% and above in the 12th Grade.
An aggregate score of 50% or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the 12th Grade. |
| Indian Boards/Certificates |
| Student should secure an overall minimum score of 65% and above in the 12th Grade of Indian State Board. An aggregate score of 55% or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the 12th Grade.Student should secure an overall minimum score of 60% (B Grade) and above in the 12th Grade of Indian Central Board/ICSE. An aggregate score of 50% or above in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in the 12th Grade. |
NOTE:
| Sr. | English Test | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOEFL (IBT) Internet-Based | 61 |
| 2 | TOEFL Paper Based | 500 |
| 3 | IELTS | 5.0 |
| 4 | EmSAT | 1100 |
| 5 | Cambridge English | 154 |
| 6 | PTE Academic | 36 |
| 7 | City & Guilds | B1 |
When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents:
NOTE: All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.
| HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Holders of UAE Secondary School Certificates | UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent, as approved by the UAE Ministry of Education. | 60% |
| Holders of Non UAE Secondary School Certificates |
Iranian Certificates: Pre-University (required) | 12/20 |
| Indian Boards Certificate: Senior Secondary School Certificate, Part II | 40% | |
| Pakistani Certificate: Higher Secondary School Certificate, Part II | 40% | |
| French Baccalaureate | 10/20 | |
| Lebanese and Syrian Baccalaureate | 50% | |
| North Africa Baccalaureate | 50% | |
| Nigerian Certificate: Secondary School Certificate (granted by WAEC or NECO board) | 40% | |
| American Diploma: Grade 10, 11, and 12 | 60% | |
| Holders of British System Certificates (IGCSE and GCSE system) : Grade 12 | 60 % | |
| Sr. | English Test | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOEFL (IBT) Internet-Based | 61 |
| 2 | TOEFL Paper Based | 500 |
| 3 | IELTS | 5.0 |
| 4 | EmSAT | 1100 |
| 5 | Cambridge English | 154 |
| 6 | PTE Academic | 36 |
| 7 | City & Guilds | B1 |
When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents which will become part of the Student File:
NOTE: All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.
The five options for General Education courses are:
| HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Holders of UAE Secondary School Certificates | UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent, as approved by the UAE Ministry of Education. | 60% |
| Holders of Non UAE Secondary School Certificates |
Iranian Certificates: Pre-University (required) | 12/20 |
| Indian Boards Certificate: Senior Secondary School Certificate, Part II | 40% | |
| Pakistani Certificate: Higher Secondary School Certificate, Part II | 40% | |
| French Baccalaureate | 10/20 | |
| Lebanese and Syrian Baccalaureate | 50% | |
| North Africa Baccalaureate | 50% | |
| Nigerian Certificate: Secondary School Certificate (granted by WAEC or NECO board) | 40% | |
| American Diploma: Grade 10, 11, and 12 | 60% | |
| Holders of British System Certificates (IGCSE and GCSE system) : Grade 12 | 60% | |
| Sr. | English Test | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOEFL (IBT) Internet-Based | 45 |
| 2 | TOEFL Paper Based | 450 |
| 3 | IELTS | 4.5 |
| 4 | EMSAT-Arabic | 1000 |
| 5 | Cambridge English | 147 |
| 6 | PTE Academic | 29 |
| 7 | City & Guilds | B1 |
When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents which will become part of the Student File:
NOTE: All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.
| HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Holders of UAE Secondary School Certificates | UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent, as approved by the UAE Ministry of Education. | 60% |
| Holders of Non UAE Secondary School Certificates |
Iranian Certificates: Pre-University (required) | 12/20 |
| Indian Boards Certificate: Senior Secondary School Certificate, Part II | 40% | |
| Pakistani Certificate: Higher Secondary School Certificate, Part II | 40% | |
| French Baccalaureate | 10/20 | |
| Lebanese and Syrian Baccalaureate | 50% | |
| North Africa Baccalaureate | 50% | |
| Nigerian Certificate: Secondary School Certificate (granted by WAEC or NECO board) | 40% | |
| American Diploma: Grade 10, 11, and 12 | 60% | |
| Holders of British System Certificates (IGCSE and GCSE system) : Grade 12 | 60% | |
| Sr. | English Test | Minimum Required Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOEFL (IBT) Internet-Based | 45 |
| 2 | TOEFL Paper Based | 450 |
| 3 | IELTS | 4.5 |
| 4 | EMSAT-Arabic | 1000 |
| 5 | Cambridge English | 147 |
| 6 | PTE Academic | 29 |
| 7 | City & Guilds | B1 |
When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents which will become part of the Student File:
NOTE: All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.
| HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| UAE secondary school certificate or its equivalent, as approved by the UAE Ministry of Education. |
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TOEFL score of 450 (paper-based), 45 (internet-based), or IELTS Band 4.5 and EMSAT-Arabic (1000)
When applying for admission to CUCA, the applicant must submit the following documents which will become part of the Student File:
NOTE: All documents presented by the applicant for admission purposes become the property of CUCA and will not be returned.
CUCA accepts transfer of credits, provided:
NOTE:
Grades of the transfer courses earned at the host institution are not used in calculating the student’s CGPA. To receive the status of “transfer students” they must have spent a full academic semester at an accredited college or university and completed at least 9 credit hours at that institution.