United Arab Emirates

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Students from the United Arab Emirates have been coming to Oxford Brookes for many years.

We are one of the UK's leading modern universities, and with our innovative teaching methods and the support we offer our students you will achieve results that are internationally respected and a degree that will open doors in the global employment market.

We work closely with the UAE's Ministry of Education and feature on their list of approved universities.

We welcome students from all religions and have a special Muslim Student Guide (Arabic) or Muslim Student Guide (English) with information about the Muslim community here in Oxford and at the university.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency table below to work out the specific requirements for your course.

Undergraduate

Qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels:

Thawawaya/General Secondary Education Certificate PLUS a recognised foundation course.

If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our foundation courses.

Equivalencies for our foundation programmes

Programme	A-level requirement	General Secondary Education Certificate equivalency
Integrated 4-year foundation programmes	CCD	80% overall
International Foundation Diploma	EE	70% overall

Postgraduate

Please check the individual course listing for the bachelor degree requirement and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement. If you do not meet our minimum requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our pre-master’s courses.

Equivalencies

Bachelor degree requirement	Equivalent grading
2:1 (for direct entry)	B, 80%, GPA 3.0
2:2 (for direct entry)	C, 70%, GPA 2.7
Pass grade (for a pre-master’s course)	D, 60%, GPA 1.0

Minimum English language requirements

One of the following:

IELTS 6.0-7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking

Pre-sessional University English

We may be able to accept alternative qualifications as evidence of your English language skills

Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis. Please contact our admissions team if you wish to discuss your specific qualifications.

Finance

We have a range of financial support available to help pay tuition fees and living costs

We are also approved by the UAE Ministry of Education as a specified university for scholarship students.

Programmes in your country

We have a global partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Contacts

Oxford Brookes has representatives all around the world who can advise you about study options at the University and can help you fill in an application form free of charge. Please see below for more information.

The British Council also has offices worldwide to help you find out more about Oxford Brookes and how to apply to the University.

Brighter Admission Consultant
1602, 1 Lake Plaza,
Dubai
iyer@gotouniversity.com
https://www.gotouniversity.com/
+971 589997527
Brighter Admission Consultant also has offices in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Global Study
info@globalstudyuk.com
https://www.globalstudyuk.com/
+44 (0)20 7486 4762

Global Vision for Academic Services
admin@visionedu.co.uk
http://www.visionedu.co.uk
F (+962) 6581 4936

IDP Education
Office no 104, Century Plaza Building
Jumeirah 1
Dubai
Info.dubai@idp.com
http://www.idp.com/uae
T (+971) 4 344 6814 F: +971 4 344 6817
Another IDP Education office is located in Abu Dhabi.

IEC Abroad Ltd
admissions@iecabroad.com
http://www.iecabroad.com/
+44 (0)161 233 4295

Intelligent Partners
Office 1705 Mazaya Business Avenue
BB1 Jumeirah Lakes Towers
P.O. Box 114423
Dubai
http://www.intelligentpartners.com/
T (+971) 4 3686036, 3686097, 3686087
Other Intelligent Partners offices are located in: Abu Dhabi

International Placewell Consultants
Block 13, office No: F-18
Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai
dubai@unidirection.com
https://www.unidirection.com/
+97 1504293760

Knowledge Horizon
Office 704, ACICO Business Park
Deira
PO BOX 29114
Dubai
info@knowledgehorizon.com
http://www.knowledgehorizon.com/
T (+971) 4 298 0994 / F (+971) 4 298 0995

Qobolak Education
mostafa@qobolak.com
http://qobolak.com/
+971 555 777 395

Uniserv Education - Dubai - UAE
Office F37
Block 2B
Knowledge Village
P.O. Box 501730
Dubai
info@uniserveducation.com
www.uniserveducation.com
+971 58 831 5450