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Placement Exams

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Student Recruitment and Admissions

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

OCTOBER 2024

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
October 10   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 17   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 24   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
October 31   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2024

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
November 5   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 12   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 19   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 21   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 26   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 2024

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
December 10   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 12 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 17   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 19   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

JANUARY 2025

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
January 6   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
January 7 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 8 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 9 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 10 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 13 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 14 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 15 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 16 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
January 17 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 2025

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
February 4   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
February 11   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
February 18 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    
February 28 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MARCH 2025

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
March 4 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    
March 6   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
March 18     2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
March 25 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

APRIL 2025

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
April 1   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
April 8     2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April 15 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    
April 22   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

MAY 2025

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
May 6     2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 15 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    
May 16   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
May 20     2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
May 22 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    
May 27   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  
May 29 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

JUNE 2025

 ENGLISH COMPUTER MATH
June 3, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 4, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 5, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 10, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 11, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 12, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 13, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 17, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 18, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 19, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 24, 2025   10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 25, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
June 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.


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.

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