Freshman should meet the following requirements based on their high school curriculum.

2.1.1.1 MOE High School Curriculum

(a) A minimum of 70% on the 12th grade in the UAE secondary school certificate (General and Advance Track) or its equivalent (for international students). Except in the Business program where a minimum score of 75% is required in the general track.

(b) Verified High school graduation certificate earned within the past three years.

Mature students with High school graduation certificate for more than three years, must provide evidence of continuous studies or employment letter.

(c) English Proficiency:

• University English Language Admission Entry Score:
• TOEFL: 500 or,
• IELTS: 5  or,
• EmSAT: 1100 or,
• Any equivalent (using standardized nationally or internationally recognized tests approved by the MOE)

(d) Arabic Proficiency:

• Minimum score of 1000 in EmSAT or doing an internal Arabic competency Test that is aligned with EMSAT with a minimum score 60 out of 100 for Programs taught in Arabic.
• Minimum score of 600 in or doing an internal Arabic competency Test that is aligned with EMSAT with a minimum score 50 out of 100 for programs in the college of Business.

(e) Minimum score of 600 in EmSAT Math or SAT Math with minimum score of 485 or an equivalent that is approved by the MOE for Business Programs for all high schools graduates. For Sciences, minimum EmSAT score in math and one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) of 700, or Math with minimum score of 520 or an equivalent.

(f) Successful interview.

Other Requirements:

A minimum score of 600 in EmSAT Math for Business Programs for all high schools graduates. Submit proof documents as requested by the Enrollment Office at the time of application that includes education and personal credentials and certificates. Successful interview.Browse our partner-sponsored Glasses, with a variety of options to suit every taste and budget, available to buy online

Program admission (after completing 45 credit hours):

2.1.1.2 American High School Curriculum

(a) A minimum of 75% on the 12th grade in the UAE secondary school certificate.
(b) Meet freshman requirements from section 2.1.1.1 from (b) to (g)
(c) High School Diploma Equivalency from the Ministry of Education.

2.1.1.3 British High School Curriculum

(a) Complete 5 courses in (IGCSE or GCSE) with a minimum grade of E and 2 subjects in (AS/A Level) with a minimum grade of D (Arabic and Islamic courses are not counted in both levels) and complete 13 years of studies.

(b) Meet freshman requirements from section 2.1.1.1 from (b) to (g)
(c) High School Diploma Equivalency from the Ministry of Education.

2.1.1.4 IB British High School Curriculum Submit proof documents as requested by the Enrollment Office at the time of application that include education and personal credentials and certificates.

(a) IB curriculum students must obtain the IB diploma with a minimum score of 21 in year 12, and to complete 6 subjects with a minimum score of 3 in the following subjects:

• English
• Math and
• Physics or Chemistry or Biology

(b) Meet freshman requirements from section 2.1.1.1 from (b) to (g)
(c) High School Diploma Equivalency from the Ministry of Education.

2.1.1.5 CBSE High School Curriculum

(a) Complete successfully the final examination of CBSC curriculum with MOE approved Arabic and Islamic subjects with a minimum passing score of 60.

(b) Meet freshman requirements from section 2.1.1.1 from (b) to (g)

(c) High School Diploma Equivalency from the Ministry of Education.

2.1.1.6 Pakistani High School Curriculum

(a) Complete successfully the final examination of Pakistani curriculum with MOE approved Arabic and Islamic subjects with a minimum passing score of 60.

(b) Meet freshman requirements from section 2.1.1.1 from (b) to (g)
(c) High School Diploma Equivalency from the Ministry of Education.

2.1.1.7 French High School Curriculum

(a) Complete successfully the French baccalaureates with minimum passing score of 11 in one of the following tracks:

• Literacy (L);
• Economic; or
• Social Studies (ES); or
• Science (S).

(d) Meet freshman requirements from section 2.1.1.1 from (b) to (g)

(e) High School Diploma Equivalency from the Ministry of Education

The University provides a conditional offer for students that did not meet one of the following requirements:

1. Language competency score of their program.

2. High School Diploma Equivalency.

3. Employment or working experience or evidence of continuous education for mature students that have high school diplomas more than 3 years old.
4. Missing authenticated documents at the time of admission.

Conditional admissions apply to the following students:

A) Freshman Student with University Gateway English Language Condition

This condition is only provided for students enrolled in a program at the College of Business. The students at the time of admissions did not meet the required English language proficiency stated in point 2.1.1 (e.1)

The students in the College of Business Studies will be given a conditional admission and must fulfill the following requirements in the first semester:

• Fulfill the same requirements as freshmen students  stated except meeting the language proficiency.
• Enroll in English foundation Level: English for Academic Studies (EAS011) in the first semester.
• Obtain 5 in the IELTS in the first semester.

B) Freshman Student with Program Gateway English Language Condition

This condition is only provided for students enrolled in a Program at JU for which the Instructional Language is English and at the time of admissions the students did not meet the English language gateway score of their program. These students will be given a conditional admission and must fulfill the following requirements:

• Fulfill the same requirements as freshmen students stated except meeting the language proficiency.
• Take English Gateway Exam Exam at the End of First Year. If a student did not obtain the required score, then he/she must register for EL 001 or EL 002 in the summer or in the fall semester.
• Obtain the Gateway score in JU English Language Gateway Exam as outlined in their conditional offer at the end of their second academic year.
• If a student failed to obtain the required score in JU English Language Gateway Exam, at the end of the second year, then their admissions to the program will be suspended for a maximum period of two semesters until they obtain the required English language gateway score.

During their suspension, students will be allowed to take College Requirement Courses in addition to the non-credit tutorial courses. Students will not be allowed to take any program courses until they pass the JU English language Gateway of their program.

Students may choose to take the English tutorial offered by LDA during Summer I and Summer II to reduce their suspension period.

C) Freshman Student with Conditional Letter from Ministry of Education

This condition is applicable to high graduates who have obtained a conditional letter from Ministry of Education.

These students are provided with a conditional offer and must meet the following requirements:

• Fulfill the same requirements as freshmen students stated in 2.1.1 except point (f).
• For native Arabic Speakers studying in Business Program: Student must enroll in ESA 002 course and obtain required EmSAT score in Arabic Language as stated point 2.1.1 (e) by the end of the first semester. Student can register General Education courses up to 12 Chs.
• Alternatively Non-Native Arabic speakers may choose to complete a non-credit Arabic Basic Language Course in the first academic year who are studying Business Program.

D) Freshman Student with High School Diploma more than 3 years old

This condition is applicable to students who have high school diplomas more than 3 years old and do not have evidence of continuous studies or an employment letter.

These students are provided with a conditional offer and must meet the following requirements:

• Fulfill the same requirements as freshmen students stated in 2.1.1 except point (b and part (c)).
• Successfully pass the EmSAT Math 600 or SAT 485 for business, and successfully pass the EmSAT Math 700 or SAT 520 for sciences; or
• Successfully complete a Foundation Math course in their first semester if they are enrolled in the College of Business.

E) Freshman Student with Missing documents

This condition is applicable to students who have successfully completed all admissions requirements but have missing authenticated documents.

These students are provided with a conditional offer and must meet the following requirements:

• Fulfill the same requirements as freshmen students.
• Submit missing documents within the first semester to the Enrollment Office otherwise their admission will be revoked. Acceptable missing documents are listed below:
  • Missing High School Equivalency, but submitted the receipt from MOE
  • Expired passport and submitted evidence for renewal
  • Expired Emirates ID but submitted renewal application
  • Expired Visa Residence but submitted renewal application
  • Employment Letter for mature students
  • Proof of continuous education documents for mature students

Program admission (after completing 45 credit hours): 

This admission mode is applicable only to students with secondary school certificate/diploma more than 3 years and not more than 10 years. This admission mode is applicable only to students who do not have the required English Language Proficiency Certificate.

Students with employment experience must submit an updated resume and experience certificates.

• Students with no employment experience must complete SAT I with a minimum score of 360 in mathematics
• SAT I certificate must be valid for at least 6 months from the application date; or
• Applicants must pass the Jumeira University Math Placement Exam
• Passing the Jumeira University admission interview
• Male UAE nationals must meet the requirements of the national service before admissions

Secondary education:

• UAE General or Advanced secondary school certificate or equivalent
• A minimum of 70% on the 12th grade in the UAE secondary school certificate (General and Advance Track) or its equivalent (for international students). Except in the Business program where a minimum score of 75% is required in the general track.
• Passing the Jumeira University English Language Placement Test
• Enrolling in the Jumeira University English Language for Academic Studies programs

English proficiency:

University English Language Admission Entry Score:

• TOEFL: 500 or,
• IELTS: 5 or,
• EmSAT: 1100 or,
• any equivalent (using standardized nationally or internationally recognized tests approved by the MOE)

Arabic proficiency:

• A minimum score of 1000 in EmSAT for Programs for which Instructional Language is Arabic.
• A minimum score of 600 in EmSAT for programs in the College of Business

Program admission (after completing 45 credit hours): 

Students with relevant work experiencemust submit updated Curriculum Vitae (Resume) and experience certificates.

Students with no work experience must complete (SAT I) with a minimum score of 360 in Mathematics. SAT I score must be valid for at least six months from the application date or pass the JU Math Placement test.

Pass Interview.

Transfer students are required to meet the following requirements:

• Fulfill the same requirements as freshmen students.
• Must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 on a scale of 4.0.
• Transfer students must be from a university or college recognized or licensed by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
• Earned a grade of the transferred course must be “C” or higher.
• Transferred credit courses must be at the same academic level.
• Transfer credits must be on a 15+ week semester basis and face-to-face teaching hours per week. Quarter credits are calculated at 2/3 credit value of semester credits, with fractions of credits dropped.
• Transfer students must meet admission requirements for English language proficiency either for the university or the program requirement.
• Pass Interview.
• Evaluation of transcripts will be conducted after the student has applied for admission at JU

Program admission (after completing 45 credit hours):

Visiting students are required to meet the following requirements:

• Enroll at JU for one semester or one Summer Term.
• Obtain written permission from home university to be enrolled at JU (indicating the course(s) to be registered for)
• Sign a document indicating the student’s full responsibility regarding the transferability of the courses taken at JU.
• Taken Courses must be approved by the department chairs in the student’s respective college.
• Meet the various academic and course prerequisite requirements.
• Meet the language proficiency requirements of the selected course of study as outlined in freshmen students requirements section.

Program admission (after completing 45 credit hours):

Remedial Courses Admissions:

Students who wish to enroll in one of JU Non-Credit Programs must submit:

• (a) The JU Admission Application Form
• (b) Academic Certificate Copies
• (c) Recent English Proficiency Test Score, or sit for JU English Placement Test
• (d) Personal Statement outlining the purpose of study