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The following information is intended for internal university use and has been provided as a reference for graduate admissions only.

International applicants should be directed to the public page.
Requirements for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

International Admission Requirements

Admission to Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

For admission to a Graduate Certificate or Diploma the requirement is a degree equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade equivalent to a B-.

Admission to Master's Program

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

For admission to a master’s program, the qualifications listed are normally recognized as equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with minimum overall grade requirements.

Required Credential or Degree

Bachelor's degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

87% or 3.5 out of 4

Admission to Doctoral Program

Required Credential or Degree

Master's degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

87% or 3.5 out of 4

English Language Proficiency Test

Applicants with a degree from this country are required to submit proof of English language competency.

Education System

Language(s) of Instruction

Arabic

Grading System

Letter Grade Scale, 4-Point Scale, 100-Point Scale

Letter Grade Scale

Grade Percentage
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F 0-59%

4-Point Scale

Grade Point
A
4.0
B+
3.5
B
3.0
C+
2.5
C 2.0
D+ 1.5
D 1.0
F 0

Fast Track Admission

There are no institutions listed for Fast Track Admissions.

Recognized Institutions

Admission Notes