Admission as a Transfer Student

A student wishing to transfer to Emirates International University, from other institutions must submit an official transcript demonstrating that he/she has completed satisfactory work at an accredited institution.  Decision about admission will be according to the following rules:

1. The Secondary school degree is recognized by The Ministry of Higher Education.
2. They are in good academic standing (i.e., not on probation or dismissed from the institution from which they are transferring). The required minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) depends on the institution the applicant is transferring from.
3. They are transferring from a recognized and accredited institution of higher education offering learning experiences equivalent to those offered at EIU  and have successfully completed one or more semesters in that institution.
4. That prior to their admission to the institution, from which they are transferring, they had met the requirements of admission to Emirates International University.
5. That student requires minimum GPA of 2.0 on a scale of 4 or its equivalent.
6. Student has to earn at EIU at least 50% of the total credit required for that degree.
7. Credit is allowed for classes satisfactorily completed with a grade of "C" or better.
8. The credit hours of the courses to be transferred should be equivalent to those offered by the University.
9. Course contents covered must also be equivalent to the course contents offered in the University, for any program of study.
10. Students may transfer a maximum of 60 credit hours toward their degree.
11. They pay a non-refundable credit transfer evaluation fee. However, this fee is deductible from tuition once the applicant joins.

Courses identified as equivalent in content and level to the University courses will be transferred as the equivalent course. Other appropriate university-level courses may be transferred as free electives or as unassigned courses in the relevant area of the general university requirements. The decision regarding credits awarded is made solely by the appropriate academic division dean/chairperson at Emirates International University. Transcripts will be evaluated once only. Transfer students must complete their transfer file and be awarded transfer credits before the end of their first semester.