Entry requirements at our Dubai campus

To be considered by Birmingham Dubai, you'll need to meet the University’s general entry requirements along with the specific entry requirements of your chosen course.

Academic requirements

You can find the academic qualifications for your course under the ‘entry requirements’ tab on the relevant course page.

Studied outside the UK?

Select the country of the curriculum you studied from the drop-down list on the course page to see the grade requirements for your qualification.

If your country or qualification is not listed, contact us and we will advise you.

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English language proficiency

You will need to provide proof that you have a suitable level of English proficiency for your level and area of study. Most English language tests must have been taken within two years of your course start date. Always check your offer letter for full details.

Integrated foundation courses

Proficiency test	Minimum University requirement
TOEFL	72 overall with 18 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
IELTS	5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)	A minimum of 59 in all skills

Undergraduate courses

Course Group A: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability

Course Group BBS UG: Business (including Economics)

Course Group B: Psychology, Biomedical, Law, Media

Proficiency test	Minimum University requirement
TOEFL	Group A: 80 overall, with no less than 19 in reading, 19 in listening, 21 in speaking and 19 in writing Group BBS UG: 88 overall, with no less than 21 in reading, 20 in listening, 22 in speaking and 22 in writing Group B: 88 overall, with no less than 21 in reading, 20 in listening, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing
IELTS	Group A: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any band Group BBS UG: 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in reading and listening Group B: 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any band
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)	Group A: 64 overall, with no less than 59 in all four skills Group BBS UG: 67 overall, with no less than 67 in writing and speaking and 64 in reading and listening Group B: 67 overall, with no less than 64 in all four skills
Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015)	Group A: Advanced minimum overall score of 169, with no less than 162 in any component Group BBS UG: Advanced minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 176 in Writing and Speaking Group B: Advanced minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component

Alternative qualifications

Qualification	Minimum University requirement
University of Birmingham Presessional English (Online)	Pass
GCSE English (or Edexcel IGCSE English)	Grade C/4 or above
GCE O Level English	Grade C or above
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English (first language)	Grade C
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English (second language)	Grade C
GCE AS Level (or International AS Level)	Grade C or above
GCE A Level (or International A Level)	Grade C or above
International Baccalaureate English, Standard or Higher Level (first or second language)	5 or above
India Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal)	Group A: 70% in ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or West Bengal, 75% in Other state boards Group BBS UG and B: 75% in ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or West Bengal, 80% in Other state boards

Postgraduate courses

Course Group A: Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning

Course Group B: Arts, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Government and Policy, Law, Mathematics, Media and Marketing, Physiotherapy, Psychology

Proficiency test	Minimum University requirement
TOEFL	Group A: 80 overall, with no less than 19 in reading, 19 in listening, 21 in speaking and 19 in writing Group B: 88 overall, with no less than 21 in reading, 20 in listening, 22 in speaking and 21 in writing
IELTS	Group A: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any band Group B: 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any band
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)	Group A: 64 overall, with no less than 59 in all four skills Group B: 67 overall, with no less than 64 in all four skills

Alternative qualifications

Qualification	Minimum University requirement
University of Birmingham Presessional English (Online)	Pass
India Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/West Bengal)	75% or above
India Standard XII (other Indian state boards)	80% or above

Qualification attestation and equivalency

To study in Dubai, foreign academic qualifications must go through the process of attestation and equivalency.

This verification ensures documents are genuine and are equivalent to the educational standards and qualifications of the United Arab Emirates.

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Special requirements

For some courses, where there is contact with vulnerable adults or children, a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. You may also be required to sign a Code of Professional Conduct and meet Fitness to Practise requirements. Some may also require certain immunisations and a health declaration.

For information concerning these requirements, please review the relevant course page, as well as our terms and conditions, which also contain important information on the University's conditions of study.

Terms and conditions for applicants