Academic Catalog

10.3.3 Special/Non-Degree Students

  • Special students are students who have obtained their undergraduate degrees from UAE-accredited universities and who are interested in taking courses of similar or higher levels at UD for credit but not toward a degree. The students must normally have the necessary academic background or experience to match the level or requirements of the requested course through submitting the latest academic qualification
  • Special students must meet UD's English language requirements.
  • The maximum number of credits taken shall not exceed 30 UG credits or 12 graduate credits.
  • Special students must comply with attendance and course assessment policies, similar to UD students.
  • The transcript of a special student must clearly show the status of a Special Student.
  • A special student must submit the application form along with the required documents before the beginning of the semester/term.
  • A special student may apply for a regular student status after complying with UD admission requirements of the intended program. If accepted, the courses taken can be counted toward that degree.