Open Admission for All Programs

Graduate Admission

Admission Timeline

The Timeline for the Admission of Graduate Studies is as follows

1
Application Start

AGU online application open in February for applicants from citizens of GCC courntries & Arab nationals residing in the GCC

2
Interviews

Applicants who met the Admission requirements, are interviewed on the set date as mentioned in the academic calendar

3
Decisions

Interviewed Candidates will hear whether they are offered a place: Early birds will know in June, the rest in September

4
Orientation Day

Orientation Day held in September as mentioned in the Academic Calendar

5
Registration & Classes

Accepted students need to complete registration, pay tuition fees and receive their student ID, class schedule & books. Classes start as mentioned in the Academic Calendar

Tuition Fees

 

  • In addition : Laboratory Bench Fees for students of technical and medical studies charged one time throughout the study period (Masters 1500 B.D & Ph.D. 2000 B.D.)
  • Laboratory fees of (BD 500 ) for the Autism Disorder ” and Environmental Sciences and Natural Resources ” programs, for the second semester only.

Application Guide

This guide explains how to apply for ​Graduate Programs at AGU, including how to complete the application form and provide supporting documents.

1
Starting your applic​​ation

​This section covers how to start an application, accept general conditions and select Study & Program in the application form.

-Start an application        -General Conditions           -Study & Program Selection

2
Your Details

​This section covers how to complete the Personal Info tab:

-Personal Details   -Contact Details    -Guardian/Emergency Details  

-Job Details​

3
Qualifications & English

​This section covers how to complete the 'Qualifications', 'Languages'.

-Qualifications    -English language requirements​

4
Supporting Docu​ments

This section explains how to complete the 'Documents' tab, and the requirements for supporting documents.

-Requirements     -Adding Documents      -Photo Specifications     

 -Research Proposal(Optional)​      -Official Nomination​

5
References

This section of the Application Guide covers how to provide references as par​t of your application:

Two let​ters of References for PhD Degree Progr​ams​
6
Submitting & Payment

This section explains how to complete the 'Submit' tab of the application form and pay the

application fee.

-The application fee     -Submitting application

This section explains the Requirements for Graduate Programs at AGU.

​General Requirem​​ents​​​

  • The applicant must be a citizen of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries and nominated by the relevant Ministry of Education or Ministry of Higher Education in their respective countries.
  • An Arab national residing in one of the GCC Countries may apply directly.
  • The applicant must submit a completed application form and all supporting documents.
  • The applicant must pass a personal interview and any exams or requirements the program.​
  • The applicant must pay all tuition fees if admitted on self-pay seat prior of commencing study.
  • The applicant must be fit.

 

​​Specific Requirements

The Diploma of Graduate Studies Programs:
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science degree with minimum grade of Good (2.00 out of 4.00 scale) from a recognized University.
    Pass the personal interview.

The Master of Science degree Programs:
  • The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Science degree with minimum GPA Very Good  (3 out of 4.00 scale) from a recognized University.
  • Pass the personal interview.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree Programs:
  • The applicant must hold a Master of Science degree with minimum GPA Very Good (3 out of 4.00 scale) from a recognized University.
  • English Language Competency in IELTS (5.0) or TOEFL (450) exams.
  • Pass the personal interview.
  • Submit a preliminary Research Proposal.
     

​​Documents Required​​

  • Letter of nomination from the relevant Ministry of Education or Ministry of Higher Education in their respective Country for GCC citizen.
  • Original copy of the Official Transcript.
  • Original copy of graduation certificate.
  • Submit all qualifications obtained at the university level certified by the Ministry of Education in your country.
  • Valid Passport copy.
  • National ID copy.
  • (4) Recent Photos passport size.
  • Two letters of References.
  • Copy of CV.
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