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Supporting Documents Required for
Graduate Program Admission
You will need to scan and save all your supporting documents as PDF files and then upload them directly to the online application portal on or before the application deadline for the graduate program to which you are applying.
Supporting Documents for Master’s Degree Programs
A Current Resume in English (or Arabic for programs delivered in Arabic)
The resume should clearly indicate work/professional experience and educational milestones.
A Passport Copy
A copy of the data page of a valid passport.
A Passport-Size Photo Scan
An Emirates ID Card Copy (for UAE Residents)
Personal Information (for Non-UAE Nationals)
Click here to access the form in Arabic and English.
Transcript/Degree Certificate
Applicants are required to submit a certified copy of the official baccalaureate degree transcript with an English translation (if applicable) from the university granting the degree. The transcript should indicate the name of the degree and when it was received. Official transcripts also bear the facsimile signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution. Each transcript should contain a complete record of studies at the institution from which it is issued (i.e., the courses completed, and grades earned in each course).
If the transcript does not include the degree designation and when it was attained, an official degree certificate must be submitted.
Equivalency Letter and Attested Certificate/Transcript
If the baccalaureate degree is awarded by a foreign university located outside the UAE, a letter from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research recognizing the degree must be submitted.
If the baccalaureate degree is awarded by a private university located in the UAE, an attested baccalaureate certificate and transcript by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research must be submitted.
Please note that equalization documents for all non-UAE degrees and attested documents from private universities in the UAE are now a necessary component of the application package. No applications for graduate program admission can be processed without these critical documents.
English Language Competency Certificates
Only official TOEFL (CBT or iBT) and IELTS test results or true copies are acceptable.
Please note that English language competency certificates are now a necessary component of the application package. No applications for graduate program admission can be processed without these critical documents.
Application Fee Payment
Applicants are required to submit a receipt of the non-refundable application fee of AED 420 (including VAT). The payment should be made by bank transfer (and not by ATM direct deposit), referencing your full name and CRM application number:
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
First Abu Dhabi Bank, Head Office
P.O Box 6316, Abu Dhabi
Zayed University
Account Number: 4021003597649018
IBAN: AE620354021003597649018
Swift Code: NBADAEAAXXX
Supporting Documents for Specific Master’s Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Communication
Applicants are required are required to submit an essay in English stating academic interest and related career experience. Hand-written essays will not be accepted. Limit the essay to two print pages using 12-point font.
- Describe your aptitude and motivation for graduate study in communication, including your preparation for this field of study, your academic plans, and your future career goals.
- Discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue the program. Please include relevant educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, achievements, challenges, or opportunities to date.
Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
Applicants are required to submit an Applicant Consent form, Employer Internship Consent form, and a Police Clearance Certificate.
Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs
Applicants are required to submit a writing sample in English authored by the applicant during their baccalaureate studies. Limit the writing sample to five print pages in 12-point font.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which master’s degree programs are delivered on the Dubai campus?
Are the master’s degree programs offered in Arabic or English?
Only the Master of Legal and Judicial Studies is offered in Arabic. All the other master’s degree programs are offered in English.
Is the curriculum or study plan fixed or can I change the sequence of the course delivery?
You cannot change the sequence of course delivery. You will have to follow the course sequence delivery as listed in the class schedule. Click here to view the study plan for your graduate program.
My baccalaureate degree was awarded by a foreign university located outside the UAE. How do I obtain a UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research equivalency certificate?
For more information on the equivalency requirements of qualifications issued from higher educational institutions located outside the UAE and to apply online, please visit the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research website.
My baccalaureate degree was awarded by a private university located in the UAE. How to I obtain a UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research attested baccalaureate certificate and transcript?
For more information on the attestation requirements of qualifications issued from private higher educational institutions located in the UAE and to apply online, please visit the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research website.
Can I be admitted if my i) CGPA is below 2.5, OR if my ii) IELTS is below 5.5 OR if I iii) do not have the UAE Ministry Higher Education and Scientific Research equivalency certificate?
Unfortunately, not. Admission to Zayed University graduate programs is subject to minimum academic and English language standards. Individual graduate programs may have higher admission standards or other requirements including baccalaureate GPA, English language, work experience, pre-program courses, and baccalaureate degree restrictions for specific programs.
I have completed my baccalaureaute degree, but I have not received a copy of my degree or academic transcript yet. Can I apply for admission to a Zayed University master’s degree program?
Baccalaureate students in their final semester may apply for admission to a Zayed University graduate program but cannot be admitted until all admission requirements are met.
Does Zayed University offer TOEFL, or IELTS test preparations and tests on its campuses located in Abu Dhabi and Dubai?
Unfortunately, not. Please visit the Graduate Blog for tips on selecting an English proficiency test and the training institutes that offer preparation for proficiency tests.
Does Zayed University offer research or teaching assistantships?
View the Graduate Studies website for a list of scholarship opportunities available.
Can I request to defer my admission?
An applicant who has been admitted to a master’s degree program may request deferred admission once to the program’s next admission cycle. The admitted student must complete an e-Request to Defer Graduate Program Admission and pay the non-refundable "Deferred Admission" fee of AED 5,000 before the specified date in the "Offer of Admission", if applicable. The fee amount will be credited towards tuition charges in the student’s account upon the student’s first enrolment in the program.
Where can I view information to prepare myself for the start of my master’s degree?
Please visit the Graduate Studies website to complete the steps to get you started towards your degree.
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