Admission Requirements

Learn about the qualifications needed to join our diverse academic community.

Admission Requirements

At British University College (BUC), we are committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and inclusivity. To ensure that we admit students who are well-prepared for the challenges of higher education, we have outlined specific admission requirements for our undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Please review the requirements carefully to ensure you meet the criteria for your desired program.

Discover Our Admission Criteria and Bursary Opportunities

Outlined below are the admission requirements for British University College Ajman. Note that fees do not include potential bursaries, and we offer up to 50% bursaries on all degree programs.

For details about available bursaries, contact our admissions department at letmeregister@britishcollege.ae or call (+971) 6523 8999. Our team is ready to provide information, guide you through the bursary application, and answer any questions. We are dedicated to making quality education accessible through our bursary programs.

Academic Requirements for Admission - CAA

School of Business (Undergraduate)

Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration

Concentrations

Marketing

Human Resource

International Business

Family Business and Entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Finance

Concentrations

Islamic Finance

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Eligibility criteria for High School

General Education Secondary School Certificate (G 12) or equivalent: 

Minimum overall: 60% 

International Curriculum – 60%

English Proficiency Test

For local applicants

EmSAT

– Arabic: 500 (or remedial course offered by the university). Should score 3.0/4.0 in the remedial course.

– Math: 600 (or remedial course offered by the university). Should score 3.0/4.0 in the remedial course.

– English: 1100 or its equivalent

For international Applicants

IELTS: 5.0

IBT: 61

CBT: 173

PBT: 500

School of Business (Graduate)

Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration

Concentrations

Business Analytics

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Executive Masters of Business Administration

Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing Strategies

Eligibility criteria for High School

Direct Admission

CGPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Conditional Admission

CGPA – 2.0 -2.99 or equivalent – Not applicable for PGDMS

English Proficiency Test

For local applicants

EmSAT

– Arabic: 500 (or remedial course offered by the university). Should score 3.0/4.0 in the remedial course.

– Math: 600 (or rDirect Admission

EmSAT: 1400

IELTS: 6.0

IBT: 79

CBT: 213

PBT: 550

Conditional Admission

EmSAT: 1250

IELTS: 5.5

IBT: 71

CBT: 197

PBT: 530

Remedial course offered by the university). Should score 3.0/4.0 in the remedial course.

– English: 1100 or its equivalent

For international Applicants

IELTS: 5.0

IBT: 61

CBT: 173

PBT: 500

School of Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design

India (CBSE & ICSE) Grade 12

Admission for School of Engineering: A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII, with a minimum of 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Admission for School of Architecture: A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII, with a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Admission for School of Interior Design: A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII.

IB Curriculum

Admission for School of Engineering: IB diploma with aggregate of 25 points, with a minimum of 3 HL and 3 SL, including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Admission for School of Architecture: IB diploma with aggregate of 25 points, with a minimum of 3 HL and 3 SL, including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Admission for School of Interior Design: IB diploma with aggregate of 25 points.

British Curriculum School (IGCSE / AS and A Levels)

Admission for School of Engineering: Minimum of 5 subjects in IGCSE/GCSE and 3 AS or 2 A Level subjects, including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Admission for School of Architecture: Minimum of 5 subjects in IGCSE/GCSE and 3 AS or 2 A Level subjects, including Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Admission for School of Interior Design: Minimum of 5 subjects in IGCSE/GCSE and 3 AS or 2 A Level subjects.

State Board / Federal / MOE / Philippine Curriculum

Admission for School of Engineering: A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII, with a minimum of 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Admission for School of Architecture: A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII, with a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Admission for School of Interior Design: A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII.

School of Humanities, Arts & Applied Science

India (CBSE & ICSE) Grade 12

A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII.

Admission for Bachelor of Forensic Science: A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII, with a minimum of 60% in Chemistry or Biology.

IB Curriculum

IB Diploma with aggregate of 25 points in XII, including Chemistry or Biology.

Admission for Bachelor of Forensic Science: Aggregate of 25 points with a minimum of of 3 HL and 3 SL , including Chemistry or Biology.

British Curriculum School (IGCSE / O Level)

Students from British curriculum must have minimum 5 subjects in IGCSE/GCSE & minimum 3 subjects in AS or 2 A Level subjects.

Admission for Bachelor of Forensic Science: Combination of Bs and Cs, including Chemistry or Biology.

State Board / Federal / MOE / Philippine Curriculum

A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII.

Admission for Bachelor of Forensic Science: A minimum of 50% aggregate in X & XII, with a minimum of 60% in Chemistry or Biology.

Conditional admission can be allowed for not achieving the Arabic language EmSAT score of 500 but not for the English language. Only admitted applicants who have successfully attained the minimum English proficiency score will be allowed to register for courses as per their study plan. Those with a score less than the specified minimum requirement can register for the University’s non-transferrable Intensive English Course and must clear the EmSAT-related test (or equivalent) before an acceptance is issued. 

The same applies to students not fulfilling the math requirements. In this line, students can register for the University’s non-transferrable remedial math course. They may be granted conditional admission but will not be permitted to register in any Math or Statistics courses or any course that has a math Prerequisite until the successful completion of the necessary remedial-math course.

Students who have achieved five O levels/IGCSEs/GCSEs/WAECs/IBCP are eligible for this programme.

To simply transfer into British University College Ajman from another university click here to download the application form.

You will also need to send the following:

  • One certified copy of all relevant mark sheets until your last completed semester or year.
  • An original copy of your semester or year with a detailed course and teaching structure.

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