United Arab Emirates

The University of Greenwich welcomes students from the United Arab Emirates studying foundation, undergraduate (Bachelor) degree, and postgraduate (Master’s) degree programmes.

To join our programmes you will need to meet both academic and English language entry requirements before you start the programme. You need not wait until you satisfy all the entry requirements before you apply to study with us.

Entry requirements

Foundation and undergraduate degrees

For entry to the International Foundation Programme, in either September or January, you will need to have

• An IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and
• To have completed 12 years of education and been awarded the Tawjihi

For entry to our four year extended degree programmes in engineering, you will need

• An IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and
• To have completed 12 years of  education and been awarded the Tawjihi

For entry to Year 1 of three year Bachelor degree programmes, you will need to pass the International Foundation Programme. If you have an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and very good marks in your Tawjihi, you may be considered for Year 1 of a degree.

You may also apply for Year 1 if you have completed the first year of a relevant degree or you have an International Baccalaureat or have alternative qualifications such as A levels.

Advanced standing to Year 2 is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree in United Arab Emirates or to Year 3 of some degrees if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in United Arab Emirates. You will need an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Master’s degrees

For entry to our Master’s programmes, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent or
• TOEFL of 550 (or 213 cbt) and to have a four year degree from a recognised university

An International Foundation Programme (Advanced) is available to graduates who have an IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and who wish to prepare themselves for postgraduate study.

Certain programmes have special requirements. For example, some MBA programmes require work experience after graduation at an appropriate level; and those for architecture need to submit a portfolio of their work.

English language courses

Summer pre-sessional English language courses and International Foundation Programmes are available.

April 2012

Maxine Davis, Head of the International Office, will be visiting Dubai to interview students and undertake 'On the Spot Admissions' for our September 2012 intake.

26 April 2012

Venue:
International Placewell Consultants
Knowledge Village
Dubai

July 2012

Joanne Wall, International Regional Director, will be visiting Dubai to interview students and undertake 'On the Spot Admissions' for our September 2012 intake.

23 July

Venue:
International Placewell Consultants
Knowledge Village
Dubai

Appointments are not necessary however, to make an appointment or for further information, please contact International Placewell Consultants:
Telephone: 0502418257
E-mail: dubai@educationoverseas.com

If you have any questions please contact the International Office.

International Office

The International Office is a dedicated department, here to assist international students and guide them through the application process. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Telephone: +44 020 8331 8136
Fax: +44 020 8331 8625
E-mail: international@gre.ac.uk

Contact our local representatives for more information:

Intelligent Partners
105, Business Point Building
b/h Nissan Showroom
PO BOX 114423
Dubai
UAE

Telephone: +97142942460
Fax:+9714 2942462
E-mail: dubai@intelligentgulf.com
Website: www.intelligentgulf.com

International Placewell Consultants
Mr Pujan Mittal
FZ-LLC, Block 13, Office No F-18
Dubai Knowledge Village
PO Box 46875
Dubai
UAE

Telephone: 04 3911178 or 050 4293760
E-mail: dubai@unidirection.com