Ph.D and Professional Doctorate Programs

Service Name

Graduate Admissions.

Online Application for Ph.D. and Professional Doctorate Programs.

Service Description

To meet the needs of UAE society 8 of our 9 colleges at the United Arab Emirates University have established Ph.D. and Professional Doctorate Programs across multiple disciplines.

Students wishing to enroll in a program can apply through our online application system.

This online service allows you to:

Complete the online admissions application.
Save your application to complete later (Please remember your Login ID and PIN).
Upload documents in support of your application (each document at once).
Submit your online application.

Service Procedures

If you need additional assistance, you can visit the Admissions Section where a member of staff will assist you to complete the online application.

Target Audience

Master s degree holders (National & International).

Admissions Criteria

The College of Graduate Studies (CGS) has established minimum requirements for admissions to Ph.D. and Professional Doctorate programs. To view the minimum requirements please click here.

Documents Required:

All applicants must complete the electronic application form. The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

Ph.D. Program:

Identity documents for Emirati students (copy of passport, national ID and UAE identity card). International students in the UAE (copy of passport, valid visa and UAE identity card). International students outside the UAE (copy of passport only) .
Copy of official certificates and transcripts (grade sheet) from all colleges or universities attended (Master s and Bachelor s degrees). For students with degrees from outside UAE, kindly note they should have an equivalency letter from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.An official copy of the applicant s score on the IELTS or TOEFL exam from one of the university accredited centers.
A Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the student s academic work.

Professional Doctorate Programs

Identity documents for Emirati students (copy of passport, national ID and UAE identity card). International students in the UAE (copy of passport, valid visa and UAE identity card). International students outside the UAE (copy of passport only).
Copy of official certificates and transcripts (grade sheet) from all colleges or universities attended (Master s and Bachelor s degrees). For students with degrees from outside the UAE, kindly note they should have an equivalency letter from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
An official copy of the applicant s score on the IELTS or TOEFL exam from one of the university s accredited centers.

A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
At least five years of relevant work experience at executive/management level.
Three confidential letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the student s academic work.
A motivation letter (up to 1000 words) written in the same language as the PDP s language of instruction.

Important Dates

Applicants must submit their online application during the application period announced on the university website. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance after the Vice Chancellor s approval.

Fees

Applicants can deposit their PhD or Professional Doctorate Program fees using their visa cards through the online application. To view the tuition fees of the PhD and Professional Doctorate Programs, please visit the Program and Accommodation Fees webpage.

Problem Resolution Time

From one hour to maximum of three days depending on the severity of the issue.

Frequently asked questions click here.

Contact Us

Admissions Section

Enrollment Deanship

United Arab Emirates University

P.O. Box 15551, Al Ain, UAE

Tel: 800-8238

Fax: +971 3 7134989

Email: pg@uaeu.ac.ae

For login problems or to reset password, please contact the admission office through the Contact DoIT Help Desk: https://selfservice.uaeu.ac.ae/index.html

Email: Helpdesk@uaeu.ac.ae, Tel: +971 3 716111