United Arab Emirates

Why choose UEL?

  • Guaranteed scholarships: United Arab Emirates students can access automatic scholarships on most courses, with awards available up to £2,500.
  • Career-first university: UEL focuses on real-world skills, ensuring students graduate ready for global employment opportunities.
  • Work placement opportunities: Many programmes include built-in work placements, internships, or industry projects to boost employability.
  • Affordable London experience: Located in East London, UEL offers a traditional campus setting with direct Tube links to central London in just 35 minutes.
  • Affordable tuition fees: Competitive tuition rates make UEL an accessible choice, with flexible instalment payment options available for international students.
  • Flexible on-campus accommodation: Modern student housing is available directly on campus, with prices starting from £150 per week.
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Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students must have passed one of the following: 

  • A Levels with the equivalent UCAS tariff points
  • US High School Diploma and SAT composite score or ACT, AP equivalent
  • Diploma / Leaving Certificate from a 13-year International School with satisfactory grades (since 
    grading systems vary, diplomas will be considered on a case-by-case basis – ‘International School 
    Diplomas in the Global qualifications section)
  • A University Diploma or other recognised 1-year certificate or diploma course
  • Associate Degree from the American University in Dubai
  • The first year of a recognised degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (if CGPA not 
    stated: the descriptor ‘good’ is generally acceptable.)
  • A recognised International Foundation course 

Postgraduate

Students must hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (if CGPA not 
stated: “good” is generally acceptable.)

Accepted English Language Qualifications


English Language Requirements are not needed from Degree Holders from the Following Universities

  • American University of Dubai
  • American University of Sharjah
  • American University of Ras Al-Khaimah
  • American University of the Emirates


Note: The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) offer a 4-year degree (taken over 3 on the trim 
trimester system) which is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education in Dubai and accepted for 
a master's in Australia without doing an Honours Year. This can be considered for PG entry, but candidates 
would need to request a letter of weighted average.

Learn more about accepted English Language Qualifications

English language requirements

To study at UEL you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.

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Meet your Representative

Muhammad Babar, Regional Manager (MENA & Central Asia)

Muhammad Babar is our Regional Manager for the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Central Asia, who is a former international student in the UK. Muhammad has extensive knowledge and experience in the Higher Education sector.

Contact International Team

Agents

Study abroad agents in UAE

4S Study Abroad Education Services
Office 221, Sultan Business Centre, Oud Metha, Dubai, UAE
Email address: Shipra@4sstudyabroad.com; Info@4sstudyabroad.com
Contact number with country code: 0097 14 5538909, 00971 56 4468253
Website link: www.4sstudyabroad.com 

The First Express 
Business Bay, The Binary Tower by Omniyat, Floor 20, Office 89, Dubai, UAE
Contact number with country code: +201103906665 
Email address: info@thefirstexpress.com 
Website link: https://www.thefirstexpress.com/study-abroad 

Global Study UK
Dubai Knowledge Park, Al Bourooj Street, Block 2, Office G12, Dubai, UAE
Email address: info@globalstudyuk.com
Contact number with country code: +971 4454 3600
Website link: https://globalstudyuk.com/ 

IDP Dubai
IDP United Arab Emirates -Dubai - 7th Floor, The One Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Tecom, Dubai Internet City Metro Station, Dubai, UAE PO Box 50085
Email: info.dubai@idp.com 
Phone: +97143446814 

JNS Education Consultant 
Office No.1009, Grosvenor Business Bay Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE 
Email address: raza.jalil@jnsedu.com 
Contact number with country code: +971 569940084 
Website link:  https://jnsedu.com 

QOBOLAK for Commercial Services (KSA Branch)
6239 King Abdulaziz Rd, Al Yasmeen Dist, Riyadh, 13326-2821, Saudi Arabia
Email address: info@qobolak.com
Contact number with country code: +966 (0)92 000 3502
Website link: https://www.qobolak.com/ 

SIUK Dubai
Office 104 – Al Masaood Tower – Deira – Dubai - UAE
Email address: Dubai@studyin-uk.com
Contact number with country code: +9714 3868900
Website link: https://www.studyin-uk.com/uae/ 

BESA Group
United Arab Emirates Media City - Sharjah
Email address: info@besaeg.com
Contact number with country code: +971585609422
Website link: www.besaeg.com 

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