Admission Requirements


General Requirements

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  1. Completion of secondary education or an equivalent level with the required average no earlier than three years prior to joining the University.
  2. The applicant should not have been expelled from the UKF or any other institution for academic or disciplinary reasons.
  3. The applicant should be medically, physically and mentally fit to be admitted to the university in accordance with the desired program.
  4. Applicants should indicate their order of preference for programs on the application form.
  5. Applicants are accepted in different programs according to the student’s preference and her/his grade average and depending on the capacity of each college
  6. Applicants should complete and submit the application form and required documents to the Admissions & Registration Department by the stated deadlines and pay the application fee of AED 250.
  7. Meeting the secondary education grade requirements as well as other admission requirements, and submitting the application, paying the application fees & receiving an ID number does not in any way mean that an applicant is admitted to the University. Students are required to pay a reservation fee after meeting specific criteria on a competitive basis, in accordance with University policy. Student reservation fees are non-refundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, and are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in his/her program
  8. The applicant who are still in their seats will receive conditional admission until the final results are submitted, and fulfill the requirements based on competitive criteria.
  9. A student will not be issued an ID or allowed to register in courses unless the admission file is complete.
  10. Students accepted conditionally will be given a specific period of time according to the related undertaking, and they must fulfill the conditional admission requirements to continue studying at the university.

High School Diploma Certificate

    An applicant who holds a High School Diploma (American system) or its equivalent may be admitted upon meeting the following conditions:
  1. The student has completed 12 years of study.
  2. The certificate is recognized and equivalent by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
  3. The student must have studied 6 courses in the fields of Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, and Languages with English as the language of instruction.
  4. The Diploma study track (Literature or Science) is determined on the basis of the courses studied in the 12th year (Two Science and one Mathematics subjects constitute a Science Track).

British Certificates (IGCSE,GCSE,GCE)

  1. The student has completed 12 years of study by the time she/he has finished secondary education and must provide proof thereof.
  2. The certificate is recognized and equivalent by the ministry of education in the UAE.
  3. The student percentage will be calculated based on special criteria specified by the University of Khorfakkan, and the student must fulfill the required average for the desired Program.
    4. The highest 7 grades obtained will be considered as follows:
  4. A minimum grade of C in 5 O-Level subjects, and a minimum grade of D in 2 AS-Level subjects
  5. A minimum grade of C in 6 O-Level subjects, and a minimum grade of E in one A-Level subject.
  6. The courses should cover at least four areas of study: Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, Fine Arts & Design, and Languages.
  7. For an applicant to be considered as a graduate of the Science Track in secondary education she/he must have successfully studied at least 2 Science and one Mathematics subject at O-Level and AS-Level or A-Level.
  8. The UKF may award up to (12) credits for students who have successfully achieved a grade of (C) or better in specific A-Level subjects, provided that he/she takes substitute courses instead of the authorized elective courses according to the student study plan.

International Baccalaureate Certificate (IB)

An applicant who holds the International Baccalaureate Certificate may be admitted upon meeting the following conditions:
  1. The student must have completed at least 12 years of study and must submit official documentation to that effect.
  2. IB Diploma must have been awarded an equivalent according to the IB Board requirements.
  3. The diploma must be authenticated by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
  4. The student must have successfully completed at least 6 subjects during secondary school distributed over four subject areas: Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies and Humanities, and Languages.
  5. The 6 subjects must include at least three subjects at the higher level (HL).
  6. The student must have scored a total of no less than 24 out of 45 points, and the student’s grade average will be determined by it.
  7. IB's study track (whether literary or science) is determined by the subjects studied. For the IB to be counted as a "scientific track", the student must have studied at least two science subjects and one mathematics subject.
  8. The university may award up to (12) credit hours for students who have successfully achieved a grade of (5) or higher in specific high-level (HL) subjects, provided that he/she takes substitute courses instead of the authorized elective courses according to the student study plan.
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  1. A student applying to join the UKF must have completed her/his secondary education and have had at least 12 years of schooling prior to the date of application
  2. The applicant should have graduated from a school licensed and recognized by the Ministry of Education in the UAE, and must submit a certified copy of the secondary school certificates or its equivalent, with a grading script certified by the school and the Ministry of Education or the Education Zone in the UAE.
  3. An applicant who attended school outside the UAE should be a graduate of a school recognized by the official education authority in the country of study. Certificates submitted must be authenticated by the Education Authority in the country of study, such as the Ministry of Education, Boards of Education, or the British Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country, then the relevant Embassy of the United Arab Emirates or the Embassy of the Country in the UAE, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates .
  1. Students shall fill in the application form personally, and be responsible for the accuracy of the information filled therein. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  2. Students are responsible for completing all admission procedures by the specified deadlines, in accordance with the instructions of the Admissions Office as announced in the academic calendar. The University is not responsible for applications not completed by students on time. All students are required to visit the University’s website (www.ukf.ac.ae) to learn about the dates and locations of the admission exams, TOEFL test, and personal interviews as well as to see their results.
  3. Reservation seat fees are nonrefundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, and are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in his/her program.
  4. Admission is granted for the semester to which the student is applying. A student’s admission will be canceled if the student does not enroll in the same semester as when the application has been submitted.
  5. New students are permitted to postpone admission for a maximum of one semester for all programs after paying the required fees and submitting the required form to the Admission Office.
  6. The University does not accept the submission of the original High School Certificate. Students are required to provide copies certified by the proper authorities.
  7. All documents submitted for admission to the University are considered the property of the University. Students are not permitted to request any documents from their personal file once submitted to a staff member.
  8. The University is not responsible for scholarship applications. Students are required to contact sponsors on their own.
  9. Applications received after the admission period will not be considered
  10. The University reserves the right to increase the fees every year
  11. Students Shall Abide by All Other University Requirements
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