Academic Catalog

Advanced Standing Policy

Policy 
UD recognizes the significance of superior scores earned by incoming freshmen on AP examinations administered by the College Board, IB curriculum of International Baccalaureate Examinations, Pre-College Credit and achieving high scores in TOEFL/ SAT or any other equivalent exam. Consideration of high performance in these selected exams may accelerate a student's progress in his/her respective undergraduate degree program. Students should arrange to have their scores sent directly to the UD Registrar from the College Board/ETS/IB Examinations. UD Institutional TOEFL Code is 8239 and UD SAT code is 5695. 

1. Student Options on AP/IB/GCSE Credits 

Matriculating students seeking credit for AP and IB exams must have official score reports sent directly to the Registrar's office by the Educational Testing Service or International Baccalaureate Organization respectively. See Advanced Chart Placement/International Baccalaureate (Table 1). 

 

           TABLE 1: Examination at Advanced Placement/IB

Subjects

SCORE

University of Dubai Credit Awarded

Economics

Micro Economics

4

Economics BECN 100

Macro Economics

4

Economics BECN 225

English

Language/Composition

4

English ENGL 100 (3CH)

Literature/Composition

4

English ENGL 105 (3CH)

Math

Mathematics AB

4

GMAT 100/110 (3CH)

Mathematics BC

4

GMAT 105/115 (3CH)

Statistics

4

BSTA 200 (3CH)

Other

Psychology

4

GPSY 100 (3CH)

Environmental Science

4

GCEI 100 (3CH)

Computer Science B

4

ITGN 120 (3CH)

 

UD reserves the right to re-evaluate the contents of AP/IB exams and to change the assignment of credit and course equivalencies. Placement into advanced courses will be deliberated, given advanced course demands, between the student and the Admissions Officer. Students are encouraged to meet with their Admission Officer to explore the most current AP/IB assessments. This must be settled before admission. Students’ credits will not be assigned to the academic record retroactively.   

 

Matriculating students seeking credit for A-Level exams must bring their original A-Level certificates to the Admissions Department in order to have their scores evaluated for credit. See GCSE Advanced (A) Level Exam Policy chart (Table-2). 

 

  TABLE 2: Examination at GCSE Advanced (A) Level

Subjects

GRADE OF A* OR A OR B (University of Dubai Credit Awarded)

Accounting

BACC 205-Principles of Financial Accounting

Economics

A* or A or B = Waiver of BECN 100 Microeconomics

English

English departmental review

Math w/Further Math (EdExcel)

Math departmental review

 

2. High performance in TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/EMSAT tests 

Students can also be exempted from selected courses based on their high performance in the standardized tests as indicated in Table-3. 

 

    TABLE 3: Standardized TEST Score

Sl #

Standardized Tests

Exempted Courses

1

TOEFL PBT ≥ 550 or iBT ≥ 79

ENGL 100

2

IELTS ≥ 6 on each section of IELTS

ENGL 100

3

TOEFL PBT ≥ 600 or iBT ≥ 100

ENGL 105

4

IELTS ≥ 6.5 on each section (Reading, Listening & Speaking) of IELTS AND ≥ 7 in Writing

ENGL 105

5

EmSAT English 1400-1525

ENGL 100

6

EmSAT English > 1550 and C1 in writing

ENGL 105

7

EmSAT Math ≥ 600

No Pre-Math course required (the students goes to Math 1 directly)

8

EmSAT Math ≥ 1500 -1775

GMAT 100/110 (Math-1)

9

EmSAT Math ≥ 1800+

GMAT 105 (Math-2)

10

Pass the IT test in

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/moscertification.aspx#fbid=4nFeENP4WwG

ITGN 115

 

3. Credit Evaluation 

Students’ scores and credits are evaluated the year in which the students matriculate and are based on the evaluation standards in place for that year (See Tables 1-3).  It is expected that students will have their respective scores submitted for evaluation prior to matriculation to facilitate a timely assessment of their scores and equivalent coursework for program planning.  

4. Restrictions 

The University reserves the right to refuse certain credits if issues regarding the likelihood of success or progression within the program of study arise or if program requirements dictate. Certain departments such as English, Mathematics, IT and Economics have separate criteria for placement in courses to ensure that they possess critical skills and knowledge in the content area. Students’ programs and co-op plans are developed on a case by case basis. 

 

UD does not grant credits in the form of advanced standing at the graduate level. However, the transfer of credits may be allowed, as listed in Policy S6.3 Transfer Admissions and Courses Policy .