Entry requirements for UAE students
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
For entry to the IFP, Undergraduate or Postgraduate programmes, excluding the Pre-Master Foundation programme all students must show evidence of English to the standards listed below.
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL -paper based 550 or computer based 213 or internet based 80
- English O level - grades A-C
- Advanced Cambridge Diploma or Certificate Grades A-C
For more details on English Exemptions and Formal English Language Tests, please visit our English Language Requirements Page
ACADEMIC
Undergraduate Programmes
Extended Bachelor Degree (4 years)
This is a 4 year programme taught in full at the University of Bedfordshire. The first year is a bridging foundation year. For entry to this 4 year programme you will need:
- IELTS 5.0 or equivalent TOEFL
Bachelors Degree (3 years)
- Students achieving a minimum of (70%+) in Tawjihiyya or a GPA of 2.75 and above may be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes
- Students achieving a minimum of (70%+) from a higher diploma may be considered for an entry to undergraduate programmes
- Students applying for an undergraduate programme in Media, Art & Design must provide evidence of interest and ability in subject area normally through a portfolio of work
- Credit transfer arrangements may be possible on an individual case basis ( outside of agreed partner institutional arrangements)
- A student with a good result after 2 years of study, who has completed the appropriate subjects, may be considered for Level 2, Semester 1 entry
- Students successfully completing 3 years (of a 4 year degree programme) with a good result may be considered for a Level 2, Semester 2 entry
Postgraduate Programmes
Masters Degree (1 year)
- Students must show evidence of reaching the standards (mentioned below) before they can be made an offer for entry to any taught postgraduate programmes offered by the university
Subject Area - MBA
- Length of previous degree should be 4 or more years in any subject area
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 or above
- 3 or more years of full-time managerial work experience required
- Students with a GPA of 2.50 from a 4 year degree programme may be considered if they have additional qualifications or more than 4 years of work experience
Subject Area - Advanced Computing
- Length of previous degree should be 4 or more years in computing or computer engineering (focus needs to be computing and not engineering)
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 or above
- Students with a background in computing can be considered for MSc in Computing & Internet Applications
- Students with high order programming skills can be considered for MSc Computer Science
Subject Area - Conversion Computing
- Length of previous degree should be 4 or more years in areas other than computing or computer engineering
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 or above
- Students with a non-computing background need to demonstrate some computing knowledge, e.g. diploma programme
- Most appropriate programmes are the MSc in Applied Computing & IT
Subject Area - LLM
- Length of previous degree should be a minimum of four year LLB
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 or above
- Students would also be expected to have a minimum of 1 year work experience in the legal profession
All other areas
- 4 or more years in any subject area
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 or above
- Students applying for a programme in Media must have a first degree in Media or related area
Research Degrees
- All research applications should be referred to the University for a decision
How to Apply
- Download a copy of the University's application form which you can fax or mail back to us.
- All applications can be made directly to the University or via our local representatives.
- We treat each application on its own merits. We apply some standard admissions criteria but, more than this, we are looking for students who will contribute to and benefit from a programme of study with us. Take care to present your application carefully and to convince us why we should offer you a place at the University!
