Admission

All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English for all programs. Some Programs require demonstrating Arabic Language Proficiency as well, Applicants must satisfy this requirement by passing the Academic IELTS, or the International TOEFL IBT, or the EmSAT test. For the details of required scores, please check the following links:

·       Undergraduate admission requirements Click Here

·       Graduate admission requirements Click Here

Currently, Rabdan Academy doesn’t offer IELTS, TOFEL, and Emsat exams. Please visit the relevant websites for information on how to register for the exams:

·  IELTS: http://www.ielts.org/

·  TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl/

·  EmSAT: http://emsat.moe.gov.ae/emsat/EmSAT_About.aspx

Rabdan academy offers a number of merit based Undergraduate and Graduate scholarships for selected students. 

The total cost for undergraduate program is 342,000AED.

The total cost for Master’s program is 154,300AED.

For more details:

·       Undergraduate admission fees Click Here

·       Graduate admission fees Click Here

Applying to study at Rabdan academy is online. For more information, please visit: https://admission.ra.ac.ae/admission/

Withdrawn students can request to be re-instated provided that the student total years of study does not exceed the maximum years allowed as per his/her study mode.

Yes, it is compulsory. When absence reaches 15% in a given course, the student is withdrawn for poor attendance and receives a (WF) grade for the course.

A student wishing to graduate from a program must apply to the Registrar by filling the Graduation completion form, and Submit all the required documentations as per communicated guidelines, in the manner prescribed from time to time by the Registrar. The Registrar is responsible for determining that all eligibility conditions for program completion have been met by the student, and will advise the Examination board accordingly.

The Academy may recognise a student’s prior educational achievements through study completed at another accredited educational institution, professional qualifications and other recognised credentials, and/or formally recognised workplace experience. When awarding advanced standing, consideration may be given to the following:

·  Courses successfully completed at other UAE recognised (accredited) institutions.

·  Courses completed at other overseas recognised (accredited) institutions.

· Qualifications from recognised professional bodies.

·  International examinations (IELTS, TOEFL, IB).

·  Relevant experiential learning, which has been formally recognised, assessed and validated.

To learn more about transfer opportunities, please contact the admissions office on adm@ra.ac.ae.

If a student believes that s/he has been treated unfairly in regards to a decision related to an academic or non- academic matter at the Rabdan Academy, in the first instance s/he should discuss the concern with the assigned Academic Advisor. Where possible or practical, the Advisor assists the student to discuss and resolve the issue with the other party. If the issue cannot be resolved, then a student shall have the right to appeal the decision.

Undergraduate student is required to maintain a CGPA of 2.0 and above to remain in good standing

Graduate student is required to maintain a CGPA of 3.0 and above to remain in good standing

Admission is usually valid for the academic semester stated in the admission letter. Admitted applicant may submit a written request to the Registrar before the beginning of the semester. The request will be evaluated for admission into the following semester and will decided on a case-by-case basis depending on the availability.

Your application allows you to select main program and also alternative option.