Freshman Admission Criteria

An applicant for a master degree at the College of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language meet the following criteria:

• Must have earned his/ her bachelor degree from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education with a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in the undergraduate work and in a major similar to that of the master program.
• Must be of good conduct.
• Submit two recommendation letters from professors or work supervisors who are familiar with his/ her capacity for graduate-level work.
• Submit, if an employee, a no objection certificate from his/ her employer.
• Meet Arabic Language Proficiency with a Minimum score of 1250 in EmSAT or sitting an internal Arabic competency Test that is aligned with EMSAT with a minimum score 70 out of 100.
• Submit an English language proficiency certificate with a score of at least 950 on the EmSAT or 4.5 on academic IELTS or equivalent.
• Must pass the personal interview.
• Submit a personal statement of no less than 500 words explaining his/ her interests, the reasons for pursuing the degree, and the current achievements.

Conditional Admission Criteria

The applicant may be conditionally admitted in the following cases:

Freshman Student with Arabic Language Condition

The applicant has met all the criteria except for obtaining the Arabic language proficiency test. In this case, the applicant must fulfill the following.

• Fulfill the same requirements as freshmen students.
• Obtain Arabic Language Proficiency with a Minimum score of 1250 in EmSAT or sitting an internal Arabic competency Test that is aligned with EMSAT with a minimum score of 70 out of 100 by the end of the first semester.

Freshman Student with English Language Condition

The applicant has met all the criteria except for obtaining the English language proficiency test. In this case, the applicant must fulfill the following.

• Fulfill the same requirements as freshmen students.
• Enroll in English foundation Level: English for Academic Studies (EAS011) in the first semester.
• Obtain 4.5 in academic IELTs or equivalent in the first semester.

Freshman Student with CGPA Condition (CGPA 2.5 or less than 3.0)

• The applicant has to obtain CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 in the first semester.

Transfer students are required to meet the following requirements:

• Meet the same new student’s admission criteria.
• The college or university transferred from must be recognized by the Ministry of Education, and the undergraduate degree earned must be with a minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• The transfer shall be accepted only for full-time students.
• Must submit a detailed transcript of all the grades earned and the subjects covered to match their correspondence with the major subjects to be transferred to at JU.
• The language of the major transferred from and that transferred to at JU is the same- Arabic Language- with the exception of some courses.
• The maximum transferred credits to be accumulated for the corresponding courses at JU shall not exceed 9 credits with an average of “very good” each.
• Must not have been dismissed from any university for misconduct or misbehavior.

English proficiency:

• TOEFL: 450 or,
• IELTS: 4.5 or,
• EmSAT: 950 or,
• any equivalent (using standardized nationally or internationally recognized tests approved by the MOE)

Visiting Student Admission Criteria

Regular students at an accredited college or university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education may follow up their regular study at JU for one semester when meeting the following:

• Prior approval issued by the home university- signed by the dean of the concerned college- indicating the course(s) the applicant wants to register at. Together, the applicant should sign a personal statement that he/ she holds themselves fully responsible for the courses to be studied at JU.
• A letter addressed to JU, attached with is an official transcript issued by the home university.
• The applicant must have already registered at courses accredited by one of the heads of departments at his/ her home college (with full transcript so that the academic advisor at JU can identify the right courses for the visiting applicant).
• Meet all other academic and study conditions.
• Settle out all the study and registration fees.
• Meet the language proficiency requirements for the studying courses.

Criteria for Applicants Selection

The Graduate Admission Committee identifies the number of students within the following eligibility/ priority criteria:

• Undergraduates of JU College of Islamic Studies provided they are of higher academic records than other applicants.
• Applicants fluent/ competent in English language.
• Applicants with a personal statement cemented with documents showing their achievements and personal interests in the graduate major.

Applicant distinguished at the personal interview, particularly in areas of:

• Communications skills
• Personal attributes
• Personal integrity
• Personal and academic interests and orientations

Admission Documents

Freshman admission application checklist for UAE national or UAE resident students

• Completed online Admission Application Form.
• Verified and attested bachelor degree certificate from the Ministry of Education (MOE).
• Copy of secondary school certificate from the Ministry of Education, The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) or The Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC).
• Scientific Recommendation letter from 2 faculty who have already taught the applicant in the Bachelor Degree.
• No Objection Certificate from working place if applicant is an employee.
• Statement of 500 words describing the applicant’s interests and why they have chosen to study the program they are applying for.
• Original Certificate of English Language Competency valid for 18 months.
• Original Certificate of Arabic Language Competency valid for 18 months.
• Certificate of Good Conduct.
• 4 recent passport-size photos taken against a white background.
• Copy of valid Emirates ID.
• Passport copy with valid UAE residence visa.
• Family Book for UAE nationals.
• Ethbara and Unified ID Number (UAE Nationals Only).
• No Objection Certificate from the National Service and Reserve Authority for UAE male nationals.
• Valid Health Plan that is inclusive of JU Clinic Network or application to join JU health Plan.
• Pay admission fees.

Freshman admission application checklist for international students

• Submit all documents outlined in point (1) above.
• True copy of the bachelor degree certificate from home country, attested by the Ministry of Education in home country, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in home country, and UAE embassy in home country.
• Completed Visa Requirements Information Form.
• Completed Health Review Form.
• Completed Financial and Accommodation Declaration Form.
• Pay admission and UAE residence visa fees.

Freshman admission application checklist for students with condition

• Submit all documents outlined in point (1) above
• Completed Admission form for the English language program for academic studies EAS 01.

Freshman admission application checklist for transfer students

• Original Transcript to be mailed directly or submitted in a sealed and stamped envelope to JU Registrar’s Office by the educational institution.
• Course description for each course successfully completed at the educational institution being transferred from and the university might ask for the syllabus if required.

Freshman admission application checklist for visiting students (UAE Residence)

• Submit all documents outlined in point (1) above.
• A written permission from the Dean of the home university of the student indicating the course(s) to be registered.
• Transfer Credit Consent Declaration form indicating that he/she takes full responsibility regarding the transferability of the courses taken at JU.

Freshman admission application checklist for visiting students (International Student)

• Submit all documents outlined in point (2) above.
• A written permission from the Dean of the home university of the student indicating the course(s) to be registered.
• Transfer Credit Consent Declaration form indicating that he/she takes full responsibility regarding the transferability of the courses taken at JU.