Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from UAE to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Academic equivalencies
Undergraduate
We require a Tawijihiyya (Secondary School Certificate) plus an acceptable international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
We require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0) / C+ / 75–79% / Good from a recognised Emirati university.
Emirati degree classification (CPGA)
|
Emirati degree classification (letter) |
Emirati degree classification (%) |
Alternative name
|
English translation or equivalent
|
3.60–4.00 |
A |
90–100% |
Excellent |
1st |
3.00–3.59 |
B+ / B |
80–89% |
Very good |
2:1 |
2.50–2.99 |
C+ |
75–79% |
Good |
2:2 |
English language requirements
We will not accept an Emirati English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.
Improve your academic and English language ability
If you don't have the correct grades or qualifications to meet our entry requirements, we can help you improve them. Find out more about our pre-sessional English courses.
Degree preparation courses at the International College
If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the Â̲èÖ±²¥. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, law with business, and many more.
Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the .
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Said Nabelsi
International Officer – Middle East, North Africa and Turkey
Location: Amman, Jordan
Responsible for regional recruitment and support to applicants and offer holders in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.
You can ask Said about:
- entry requirements
- submitting a direct or agent application
- scholarships.
Email: S.Nabelsi@brighton.ac.uk
Find an agent
We have a number of registered and approved representatives in UAE. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.