Students seeking admission to the University must satisfy the English, Math and Arabic 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.
• In light of the new phase of the easing of the Covid-19 Restrictions, the following pertain to AUD:
  • The Al Hosn Green Pass will no longer be used to access campus;
  • The Al Hosn App will still be used to check or provide proof of vaccination status.

American University in Dubai is an ETS TOEFL ITP® authorized testing center. To check further regarding the test details and booking, please click here

Placement Test Information

English 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 who place in ENGL100/ENGL101, can enroll in a degree program; otherwise, they will be placed in the English Bridge Program.

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.

Arabic Placement Test: All students should take an Arabic course as part of their degree program at AUD.

Students who graduated from the UAE should take the Arabic EMSAT for placement. For Business & Engineering students (Arabic EMSAT of 600 and above is required).

International students that are Native-Arabic speakers or have taken Arabic in the last 3 years in high school, should sit for an Arabic placement exam at AUD.

Non-native Arabic speakers, or students who did not take Arabic in the last 3 years in high school, please check with the Admissions Office to clear your Arabic requirement.

Students applying to the MBRSC (Arabic track), are not required to take an Arabic placement exam.

Placement Tests Samples

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

When reviewing, please follow the below section requirements:

ENGLISH ACCUPLACER:

• Classic ACCUPLACER Sample Questions (except for the reading and the math section)
• Next-Generation Reading Sample Questions
• WritePlacer Guide with Sample Essays
• WritePlacer ESL Guide with Sample Essays

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

ARABIC PLACEMENT TEST:

• Sample available here

PHYSICS TEST:

• Sample available here

Placement Tests Booking and Fees

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

1. Log in to the portal: exambooking.aud.edu.
2. Choose exam mode: ON CAMPUS
   Note: You will be required to submit a negative PCR test which should not be more than 72 hours old.
3. Pay for the exam(s) using a credit card (AED 315 for Math and/or English 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 and/or English 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 and/or English 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 Arabic Exam**
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

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.
• The rules for retaking the English placement test for students who are currently enrolled or have been enrolled in the English language program previously need to be checked with the Admissions Office.

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.