Students seeking admission to the University must satisfy the English and Math requirements. Engineering applicants should take the Computer placement tests at AUD. Students who have completed any international/national exams (TOEFL/IELTS/EmSAT/SAT), can submit the results with their application to check for exemption from the AUD placement tests.

• All students should take the placement exams on AUD campus.
• **Online exams are available for students living abroad, and who did not graduate from UAE schools.

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Placement Test Information

English Bridge Program and Math Accuplacer Placement tests:
Placement into the appropriate English/Math course will be determined by the University- administered ACCUPLACER test. ACCUPLACER is a series of tests that evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing, and math to help identify your strengths and needs in each subject area and place you in the appropriate University courses that meet your skill level. Remember: No one passes or fails ACCUPLACER tests. But it is important to complete the test using your best effort, so you can receive an accurate measure of your academic skills and be placed in the appropriate course. Students that are joining IELP097 and require an English Placement test, please e-mail myapplication@aud.edu. to assist you with your booking.

Please read further details at: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students or check The Accuplacer Program Online Student Manual is available here

Computer Proficiency Test (Engineering students are required to take a computer proficiency test)
Computer proficiency will be determined by the University’s Computer Proficiency test prior to the first term of admission into Engineering. It aims at evaluating students’ abilities to understand computers, information technology and related topics. It evaluates students’ understanding of fundamental technology concepts such as the internet, software, and hardware. In addition, the test examines students’ essential and basic computer skills on spreadsheets and databases.

A student who fails the test will be required to enroll in and pass COMP101. COMP101 credit will not count towards any of the School of Engineering program requirements.

Placement Tests Samples

Math ACCUPLACER samples are available online: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer/practice

When reviewing, please follow the below section requirements:

MATH ACCUPLACER:

• Next-Generation Arithmetic Sample Questions
• Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning Algebra
• Statistics Sample Questions
• Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions Sample Questions

COMPUTER PROFICIENCY TEST:

• Sample available here

Placement Tests Booking and Fees

ON-CAMPUS Math/Computer
Please follow the below steps to book:

1. Log in to the portal: exambooking.aud.edu.
2. Choose exam mode: ON CAMPUS
3. Pay for the exam(s) using a credit card (AED 315 for Math exam; AED 150 for Computer exam).
4. Choose your preferred exam date(s).
5. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your exam booking.

ONLINE Math Exam**
Please follow the below steps to book:

1. Log in to the portal: exambooking.aud.edu.
2. Choose exam mode: ONLINE
3. Pay for the exam(s) using a credit card (AED 315 for Math exam).
4. You will receive an e-mail informing you of your next steps. If you do not receive an e-mail or have any questions, please e-mail myapplication@aud.edu.

ONLINE Computer Exam (For Engineering applicants only)**
Please follow the below steps to book:

1. Log in to the portal: exambooking.aud.edu.
2. Choose exam mode: ONLINE
3. Pay AED 150 for the exam using a credit card. There are no additional proctoring charges.
4. You will be contacted by the Admissions Office and will get assistance on available dates.

**Online exams are available for students living abroad, and who did not graduate from UAE schools.

On Campus Test Dates

• June 2025

  	ENGLISH	COMPUTER	MATH
  June 18		10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  June 19		10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  June 24		10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  June 25	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

• July 2025

  	ENGLISH	COMPUTER	MATH
  July 1	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 2	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 3	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 4	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 7	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 8	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 9	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 10	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 11	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 14	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 15	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 16	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 17	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 18	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 21	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 22	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 23	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 24	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 25	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 29	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 30	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  July 31	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

• August 2025

  	ENGLISH	COMPUTER	MATH
  August 4	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 5	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 6	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 7	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 8	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 11	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 12	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 13	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 14	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 15	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 19	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 20	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 26	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  August 27	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Important Notes

• Each placement test can only be taken once before the start of the semester.
• Results of the tests will be available within one working day. To receive your ACCUPLACER score report after the test, you can use this link and fill out the necessary information: https://studentportal.accuplacer.org --> For students --> Your ACCUPLACER score report. To be able to access the score reports after the test, you will need to add your email address on the personal information page of the test date.

TAKING THE PLACEMENT TESTS WILL NOT GUARANTEE FINAL ACCEPTANCE TO ANY AUD PROGRAMS

Contact us at myapplication@aud.edu if you need assistance with scheduling your exams.