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• State of the art labs and equipment
• Engagement of Students in Professional Activities
• Support for graduates to pursue their postgraduate studies

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The program educational objectives (PEO) for this program are the following:

1. Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills that will enable them to have a successful career in the communications engineering profession and integrate this knowledge in a variety of business and inter-disciplinary settings.
2. Understand and analyze the important issues with regard to the social impact of advanced and emerging communications technologies and then applying logic and creativity to find a solution.
3. Develop the communication skills and social skills of the students that are necessary to work effectively with technical and non-technical professionals.
4. Contribute to the needs of the society by providing students with the intellectual skills necessary to continue learning and to stay current with the profession as it changes.
5. Build and lead a team of professionals to tackle challenging Communication Engineering System Projects.

BSEE-CE Program Learning Outcomes

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

• Miscellaneous fees (in AED) are applicable to International Students as well.
• Revised fees are applicable to new students registered for Fall 2017 onwards.
• Student Exchange Program fees are as per MoUs or $1,250 , whichever is lower.
• VAT is not included in the above given prices.
• VAT will be added to the fees once it is implemented in UAE
• *Graduation fee is subject to change

1. A minimum High School Average of 75% for Elite Track, or 80% for  Advanced Track or equivalent in Standardized International Systems is required.
2. Passing EmSAT in Mathematics with a score of 900 or equivalent.
3. Passing EmSAT in Physics with a score of 800 or equivalent.
4. Passing EmSAT in Arabic Language with a score of 600 or equivalent. Alternatively, non-native Arabic speakers can enroll in a non-credit “Introduction to Arabic Language” course at the institution.
5. Passing EmSAT in English Language with a score of 1100, or an equivalent approved English Proficiency test.
6. In addition to any other admission conditions set by the college/school.

Notes: Students with qualifications other than those listed above are advised to contact the student recruitment and admissions representatives at UD to determine their eligibility.

English Language Requirements:

Students applying must provide one of the following minimum English scores:

* Note: Applicants will not be ask to provide and alternative English language proficiency test if they have already provided an EmSAT English score. (UD’s TOEFL code is 8239) Note: If you use the PBT TOEFL for entry, you must take the test at Amideast in Dubai or Abu Dhabi and designate the University of Dubai as the recipient of the score. For IELTS test, the following venues are recommended: British Council, University of Wollongong in Dubai, or the Higher Colleges of Technology. If you do not have the required English language proficiency score, you may take the English placement test to determine your language level. The test is conducted on a regular basis and the results will be out within 48 hours. You can register for the test after meeting the minimum high school requirement and paying AED 1,200 admission fees. * Kindly note that passing the English placement test will not exempt you from providing the official English language proficiency score during the first semester. If you fail the English placement test, you will be requested to register in the English language program for preparation, in addition to a maximum of three courses. 

Documents Required:

• Original UAE high school certificate or equivalent certificate (approved by the Ministry of Education)
• Equivalency letter in case of foreign curriculum
• 4 personal pictures
• Valid student passport copy for UAE nationals
  • Ethbara & UID number
  • Visa on passport for Non UAE national
• Family book copy for UAE nationals
• Valid emirates ID copy
• Military service letter for UAE nationals
• Employment letter for employed students
• Valid mother’s passport copy
• EmSAT English, Math, Physics and Arabic certificate

Advance standing policy 

UD recognizes the significance of superior scores earned by incoming freshmen on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations administered by the College Board, IB curriculum of International Baccalaureate Examinations, Pre-College Credit and achieving high scores in TOEFL/IELTS/EmSat. Consideration of high performance in these selected exams may accelerate a student’s progress in his/her respective undergraduate degree program. Students should arrange to have their scores sent directly to UD Admissions office from the College Board/ETS/IB Examinations. UD Institutional TOEFL Coode is 8239 and UD SAT code is 5695. Student Options on AP/IB/GCSE Credits Matriculating students seeking credit for AP and IB exams must have official score reports sent directly to the Registrar’s office by the Educational Testing Service and International Baccalaureate Organization respectively. See Advanced Chart Placement/International Baccalaureate (Table 1). 

Table 1: at Advanced Placement/IB

UD reserves the right to re-evaluate the content of AP/IB exams and to change the assignment of credit and course equivalencies. Placement into advanced courses will be deliberated, given advanced course demands, between student and advisor. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor to explore the most current AP/IB assessments. Matriculating students seeking credit for A-Level exams must bring their original A-Level certificates to the Office of Admissions in order to have their scores evaluated for credit. See GCSE Advanced (A) Level Exam Policy chart (Table-2). 

Table 2: Examination at GCSE Advanced (A) Level

High performance in TOEFL/IELTS/EmSAT tests Students can also be exempted from selected courses based on their high performance in the standardized tests as indicated in Table-3. 

Table 3: Standardized TEST Scores

Credit Evaluation Students’ scores and credits in Tables 1-3 are evaluated the year in which they matriculate according to the evaluation standards in place for that year in Tables 1-3. It is expected that students will have their respective scores submitted for evaluation prior to matriculation to facilitate a timely assessment of their scores and equivalent coursework for program planning. Students’ credits will not be assigned to the academic record retroactively. A maximum of 6courses (18 CH) may be exempted. Restrictions The University reserves the right to refuse certain credits if issues regarding the likelihood of success or progression within the program of study arise or if program requirements dictate. Certain departments such as English, Mathematics, IT and Economics have separate criteria for placement in courses to ensure that they possess critical skills and knowledge in the content area. Students’ programs and co-op plans are developed on a case-by-case basis. 

Transfer Students

• All students must have a valid English Proficiency Score IELTS 5, EmSAT1100 or TOFEL 500.
• Students transferring from other universities recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education should also meet all the requirements stated under admission requirements for regular students.
• Transfer students must submit original transcripts from the college/university they are transferring from. In addition, transfer students must submit the course syllabus and course description for each course they seek to transfer for credit.
• In addition, they should have earned a GPA of not less than 2.0 and may only be given transfer credit for courses which are equivalent to those offered by UD and in which they have received a minimum grade of C (equal to a GPA of 2.0 or 70%).
• The maximum number of credits a student may transfer must not exceed 50% of the total hours required for graduation.
• Transferred courses must match at least 80% of the course content of UD courses.
• Some general education courses can be transferred as Humanities and Social Science/Natural and Applied Science requirements, even when such courses are not offered at UD.
• No credits will be granted twice for similar courses taken at different universities.

Visiting Students

• Students visiting from other universities must have passed all the prerequisites for the required subjects. (The original transcripts from the university in which the student is currently studying must be provided).
• Visiting students cannot register for more than two consecutive regular semesters (short semesters are not considered).
• The visiting student may be accepted as a regular student after compliance with UD admission requirements.

Audient Students 

UD allows individuals interested in a particular course to attend classes as audients. The following conditions apply:

• The candidate must show evidence of prerequisite knowledge required for attending the course (Meet the course instructor/Department Chair/Dean/Director for clarifying this point and state the reason for attending the course).
• Provide a passport copy and four recent photos.
• Pay the regular course fee as applicable for visiting or short course students.
• Attendance is not mandatory.
• Homework assignments/examinations are not mandatory

Attestation of Documents and Certificate of Equivalency 

All applicants for admission are required to obtain an Equivalency Certificate for their secondary school leaving qualifications from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation/ratification process is dependent upon whether you completed your secondary schooling within the UAE or outside the UAE. 

Applicants who hold certificates from the UAE 

All applicants who have completed schooling within the UAE and who hold certificates other than the UAE General Secondary School Certificate are required to get their certificates attested/ratified by the educational authority in the city where they did their final year of studies. For example, if you did your final year in Dubai, you are advised to go to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to obtain the required attestations. If you did your final year in Sharjah, you are advised to go to Sharjah Education Zone, etc. 

Applicants who hold certificates from outside the UAE 

Applicants who obtained their secondary school certificates outside the UAE are required to ratify/attest their certificates for all secondary school levels/grades (e.g. grade 10, 11 and 12) and provide Certificate of Equivalency by doing the following:

1. The Ministry of Education or the educational authority in the country where studies were done.
2. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country where studies were done.
3. The UAE Embassy in the country where studies were done.
4. In case the attestations couldn’t be done, as in b. and c., certificates must be attested/ratified by the embassy of the country where studies were done in the UAE as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE.
5. After obtaining the above attestations/ratifications, the student must provide the Certificate of Equivalency Issued by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.

If you are unable to provide the Certificate of Equivalency as outlined above before the commencement of the semester, you will be asked to sign a “Declaration Letter” agreeing to provide the Certificate of Equivalency. You will be permitted to begin your studies at UD, but you will be given a maximum of one semester to get the Certificate of Equivalency. UD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot provide the appropriate documentation during this time period, which may include termination of the student’s enrolment at UD. 

Admissions Checklist 

An applicant must provide the following documents for undergraduate admission:

• Completed application form found online at apply-now or available at the Admissions office
• Original UAE high school certificate or certified equivalent (approved by the Ministry of Education)
• Original English language proficiency score certificate (usually sent under separate cover)
• Copy of a valid passport and identity card
• Four recent passport-size photographs (in color) or in JPEG format file

Conditional Admission

• Students not meeting the requirements regarding high school, English, math and Arabic scores will NOT be admitted on a conditional basis.

• The applicant may apply for student visa only after getting admitted to the program and enroll as a Full Time student.
• Student Visa is valid only for one year.
• A student visa permits the student to work only as a part time after getting the needful approvals from the concerned authorities in the UAE.
• The approval or rejection of the visa is under General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai. The visa process has no timing frame as it may take from two days up to two months, so we strongly recommend to submit your documents at least 2 months before the start of the term.

The Admission Office accepts applications throughout the year for the CSI program.

Please fill out this preliminary application form and one of our admission team will be in contact with you shortly. If you have any problems or questions completing the form, please contact us.

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