United Arab Emirates
At UWE Bristol we are proud of our international reputation. With a thriving international community of students from over 140 countries worldwide, we are the perfect UK university to study at.
Entry requirements - United Arab Emirates

The experienced UWE Bristol International team will be happy to give you advice on the suitability of your qualifications for your chosen course.
Qualifications listed under each heading may satisfy UWE Bristol entry requirements to that level of study. This is not a guarantee of an offer of a place, which is at the University’s discretion.
Entry onto foundation courses
If you do not meet the requirements for our undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation degree.
Holders of the Tawjihiya/High School Diploma with 80% are eligible to apply for the UWE Bristol Art and Design foundation degrees.
For other courses, students have the option to undertake an international foundation or international year one course at our International College. Upon successful completion, these courses offer guaranteed entry onto a UWE Bristol degree course.
Entry onto undergraduate courses
If you have studied A-levels or International Baccalaureate, further information on entry requirements can be found on course listings.
If you have studied the American High School Curriculum, please refer to the USA country page.
If you have studied the Indian School Curriculum, please refer to the India country page.
The requirements listed above are the minimum requirement for entrance to UWE Bristol. Competitive courses may have higher requirements.
Entry onto postgraduate courses
Holders of a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.7 out of 4 or more will be considered for postgraduate study.
Lower requirements may be considered where students have suitable work experience.
Holders of a master's degree are eligible to apply for PhD study.
Please note: Where UWE Bristol has an academic agreement in place with an institution, greater flexibility in entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply as outlined in those agreements.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please visit our English language pages for the list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
Contacts
Country managers
For UWE Bristol enquiries please contact our UK-based experts:
Sophie Grice
Regional Manager, Middle East and North Africa
Based in Bristol
Country representatives
Below you will find the contact details for our representatives in your country. They can provide you with further information and assist with the submission of your application to UWE Bristol. They can also offer advice on visas, accommodation, scholarships, travel and more.
Representative name | Contact details |
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EdOrbis 1209, Goldcrest Executive Cluster C Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai |
Contact: Owais Sheikh Muhammad Telephone: +971 4 580 8214 Email: info@edorbis.com |
Education Resource Network |
Contact: Basima Damanpak Telephone: 971 43685697 Email: info@ern-dubai.com |
IDP Education PTY Ltd – Abu Dhabi (UAE) 404 Union National Bank Building Airport Road (Near Corniche) P.O.Box 32919 Abu Dhabi |
Contact: Abu Dhabi Office Telephone: +971 2 6228367 Email: info.abudhabi@idp.com |
IDP Education PTY Ltd - Dubai |
Contact: Dubai Office Telephone: +971 4 344 6814 Email: info.dubai@idp.com |
Intelligent Partners Office 1705 Mazaya Business Avenue - BB1 Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai |
Contact: Cynthia Ekanem Telephone: +971 4 3686087/97/36 Website: www.intelligentpartners.com |
International Placewell Consultants - IPC Dubai |
Contact: Pujan Mittal Telephone: 97143911178 Email: ipcgulf@unidirection.com |
JNS Education Consultants Grosvenor Business Bay Office 1903 Business Bay Dubai |
Telephone: +971 56 994 0084 Email: admission.ae@jnsedu.com |
PROED DMCC |
Contact: Ambuj Khare Telephone: 0097145548137 or 0097145548156 Email: info@proedworld.com |
Uniserv Education Office F37, Block 2B Knowledge Park PO Box 501730 Dubai |
Contact: Amin Esmail Telephone: +971 4 277 6943 Email: dubai@uniserveducation.com Website: www.uniserveducation.com |
Wiser Study Premises No SD 1-105 Ground Floor, Building 9 Dubai |
Telephone: +971 561676497 Email: hello@wiserstudy.com Website: www.wiserstudy.com |
International scholarships
Every year we offer a large number of scholarships to international students. Take a look at the full list of UWE Bristol International scholarships to find out more.
You may also want to consider other scholarships available from organisations independent of UWE Bristol.