The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced that students applying to universities in the UAE will no longer be required to take the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) or complete bridging courses. EmSAT is a national test that students must pass in order to gain admission to universities in the UAE or abroad.
Under the new policy, high school students may be exempt from this test on a conditional basis. To be eligible for admission, students must submit a “Letter of No Objection to Be Conditionally Admitted” and complete a year at the college or university.
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According to the Education Minister of the UAE, Dr. Ahmad bin Abdullah Belhoul Al Falasi, the changes will increase students’ interest in higher education, improve the education system throughout the country, and create a more competitive environment.
These changes were made after a thorough examination of the certificate equivalency process and other issues within the education system.
If a student does not meet the requirements for full admission by the end of the conditional admission period, the university or college may either cancel the admission or give the student one more semester to meet the requirements.
Higher education institutions are also required to submit a report to the Ministry about students who have been granted conditional admission.
Overall, the relaxation of university admission requirements in the UAE aims to make the process more accessible and inclusive for students while also striving to improve and enhance the country’s education system.