Embark on your academic journey at Zayed University, where endless opportunities await.
Here are the essential steps to successfully apply for graduate studies:
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College of Business
Dr Konstantinos Syriopoulos
College of Communication and Media Sciences
Dr Mohammad Alazaizeh
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr Bashir AbulQaraya
Dr Fady Tawkol
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Dr Lance Khan
Dr Yousef Nazzal
College of Technological Innovation
Dr Ashaf Khalil
Dr Asad Khattak
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Finance
College : College of Business
Graduate Program Coordinator : Dr. Moo Sung Kim
Email Address : MooSung.Kim@zu.ac.ae
Graduate Program : Master of Arts in Communication
College : College of Communication and Media Sciences
Graduate Program Coordinator : Dr. Mohammad Alazaizeh
Email Address : Mohammad Alazaizeh@zu.ac.ae
Graduate Program : Master of Legal and Judicial Studies
College : College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate Program Coordinator : Dr. Walaaeldeen Ibraheem
Email Address : Walaaeldeen.Ibraheem@zu.ac.ae
Graduate Program : Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs
College : College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate Program Coordinator : Dr. Bashir AbulQaraya
Email Address : Bashir.AbulQaraya@zu.ac.ae
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
College : College of Natural and Health Sciences
Graduate Program Coordinator : Dr. Teresa Arora
Email Address : Teresa.Arora@zu.ac.ae
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences
College : College of Natural and Health Sciences
Graduate Program Coordinator : Dr. Yousef Nazzal
Email Address : Yousef.Nazzal@zu.ac.ae
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Information Systems Management
College : College of Technological Innovation
Graduate Program Coordinator : Dr. Ashaf Khalil
Email Address : Ashraf.Khalil@zu.ac.ae
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Information Technology (Cyber Security)
College : College of Technological Innovation
Graduate Program Coordinator : Dr. Asad Khattak
Email Address : Asad.Khattak@zu.ac.ae
Applicants must have an earned baccalaureate degree in a discipline considered appropriate to the graduate program from an accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (or 2.5 for conditional admission) or higher on a 4.0-point scale or equivalent.
Applicants should consult the web page of each individual graduate program for further information regarding academic requirements.
College of Business
Master of Science in Finance
36
AED 2,667
College of Communication and Media Sciences
Master of Arts in
Communication
36
AED 2,667
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master of Legal and Judicial Studies
38
AED 2,526
Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs
30
AED 4,267
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Master of Science in
Counselling Psychology
48
AED 2,500
Master of Science in Environment and
Sustainability Sciences
36
AED 2,500
College of Technological Innovation
Master of Science in
Information Systems Management
30
AED 2,666
Master of Science in
Information Technology
(Cyber Security)
30
AED 3,200
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Finance
College : College of Business
Credit Hour : 36
Email AddressCost Per Credit Hour : AED 2,667
Graduate Program : Master of Arts in Communication
College : College of Communication and Media Sciences
Credit Hour : 36
Cost Per Credit Hour : AED 2,667
Graduate Program : Master of Legal and Judicial Studies
College : College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Hour : 38
Cost Per Credit Hour : AED 2,526
Graduate Program : Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs
College : College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit Hour : 30
Cost Per Credit Hour : AED 4,267
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
College : College of Natural and Health Sciences
Credit Hour : 48
Cost Per Credit Hour : AED 2,500
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences
College : College of Natural and Health Sciences
Credit Hour : 36
Cost Per Credit Hour : AED 2,500
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Information Systems Management
College : College of Technological Innovation
Credit Hour : 30
Cost Per Credit Hour : AED 2,666
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Information Technology (Cyber Security)
College : College of Technological Innovation
Credit Hour : 30
Cost Per Credit Hour : AED 3,200
Click here to view the tuition fee payment plan for your master’s degree.
Admission Application Fee
Required to process application
AED 420.00
Deferred Admission Fee
Required to process request
AED 5,000
Registration Fee
Before registering for courses
AED 1,000
Registration Reinstatement
Required to process request
AED 3,150
Challenge Exam Required
Required to process request
AED 5,000
Official Academic Transcript
On request
AED 52.50
Official Diploma Replacement
On request
AED 157.50
Payment Option : Admission Application Fee
Payment Timing : Required to process application
Payment Amount : AED 420.00
Payment Option : Deferred Admission Fee
Payment Timing : Required to process request
Payment Amount : AED 5,000
Payment Option : Registration Fee
Payment Timing : Before registering for courses
Payment Amount : AED 1,000
Payment Option : Registration Reinstatement
Payment Timing : Required to process request
Payment Amount : AED 3,150
Payment Option : Challenge Exam Required
Payment Timing : Required to process request
Payment Amount : AED 5,000
Payment Option : Official Academic Transcript
Payment Timing : On request
Payment Amount : AED 52.50
Payment Option : Official Diploma Replacement
Payment Timing : On request
Payment Amount : AED 157.50
*All fees are including VAT in line with the requirements of the Federal Decree Law No. 08 of 2017 and its Executive Regulations.
Zayed University awards scholarships to first-time graduate applicants. All UAE national and international applicants who submit the required credentials by the application deadlines posted on the Graduate Studies website will be automatically considered for scholarships at the point of admission. However, students who wish to be considered for Zayed University's graduate scholarships are strongly encouraged to submit their applications for graduate program admission early. While most new graduate students will receive a scholarship, there is a cap on the total amount of scholarship funding that can be awarded per year by Zayed University.
Scholarship awards are competitive; there is no guarantee that submitting an application by the deadline and meeting eligibility will result in a scholarship award offer.
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Zayed University provides graduate merit scholarships to attract highly qualified students for study leading to a master’s degree. All entering graduate students regardless of their nationality are automatically considered for this award. The level of award is determined according to the applicant’s cumulative GPA (CGPA) in the baccalaureate degree as follows:
Zayed University alumni who receive full admission to a Zayed University graduate degree program are eligible for a scholarship valued at up to 10% tuition costs.
Limited and competitive scholarship support is provided for qualifying full-time Zayed University employees to assist in completing a Zayed University master’s degree program that directly supports their career development. The amount of tuition assistance may be up to 50% of the total tuition cost of the applicant’s chosen master’s degree program.
Graduate students may qualify for a tuition discount for a maximum of 20% on tuition fees if they are part of a group of students who are sponsored by an entity that has a valid written agreement with Zayed University.
The ICT Fund offers scholarships for distinguished UAE citizens who want to pursue Zayed University’s Master of Science in Information Technology (Cyber Security) program. The scholarship will cover the tuition fee in full and recipients will be granted a monthly salary of AED 10,000. In case of employment, the recipient will be entitled for the scholarship that will cover the tuition fee in full without the monthly salary of AED 10,000.
Tel: 800 12
Email: info@tra.gov.ae
Website: https://tdra.gov.ae/en/ictfund/funding-categories/education/scholarships
The following online application deadlines are in effect for Spring and Fall 2025:
College of Business
Master of Science in Finance
7 July 2025
Abu Dhabi
College of Communication and Media Sciences
Master of Arts in
Communication
9 December 2024
Abu Dhabi
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs
7 July 2025
Abu Dhabi
Master of Legal and Judicial Studies
7 July 2025
Abu Dhabi
College of Natural and Health Sciences
Master of Science in
Counselling Psychology
(Limited Seats Available)
7 July 2025
Abu Dhabi
Master of Science in Environment and
Sustainability Sciences
7 July 2025
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
College of Technological Innovation
Master of Science in
Information Systems Management
9 December 2024
Abu Dhabi
Master of Science in
Information Technology
(Cyber Security)
9 December 2024
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Finance
College : College of Business
Last Date to Apply Online : 5 August 2024
Campus Location for Program Delivery : Abu Dhabi
Graduate Program : Master of Arts in Communication
College : College of Communication and Media Sciences
Last Date to Apply Online : 5 August 2024
Campus Location for Program Delivery : Abu Dhabi
Graduate Program : Master in Diplomacy and International Affairs
College : College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Last Date to Apply Online : 5 August 2024
Campus Location for Program Delivery : Abu Dhabi
Graduate Program : Master of Legal and Judicial Studies
College : College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Last Date to Apply Online : 5 August 2024
Campus Location for Program Delivery : Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
College : College of Natural and Health Sciences
Last Date to Apply Online : 5 August 2024
Campus Location for Program Delivery : Abu Dhabi
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Environment and Sustainability Sciences
College : College of Natural and Health Sciences
Last Date to Apply Online : 5 August 2024
Campus Location for Program Delivery : Abu Dhabi
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Information Systems Management
College : College of Technological Innovation
Last Date to Apply Online : 5 August 2024
Campus Location for Program Delivery : Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Graduate Program : Master of Science in Information Technology (Cyber Security)
College : College of Technological Innovation
Last Date to Apply Online : 5 August 2024
Campus Location for Program Delivery : Abu Dhabi & Dubai
*Application deadline dates are subject to change without notice.
Submit your application for graduate program admission on the online application portal. The Deanship of Graduate Studies will not accept applications for graduate program admissions submitted by hand or courier.
Once you have completed an online application, editing of information, and uploading additional supporting documents cannot be made.
Students may apply to study at any time throughout the year. However, early applications will facilitate College review and evaluation and allow the Admissions Office to process applications more effectively.
You will need to scan and save all your supporting documents as PDF files and then upload them directly to the online application portal on or before the application deadline for the graduate program to which you are applying.
A Current Resume in English (or Arabic for programs delivered in Arabic)
The resume should clearly indicate work/professional experience and educational milestones.
A Passport Copy
A copy of the data page of a valid passport.
A Passport-Size Photo Scan
An Emirates ID Card Copy (for UAE Residents)
Personal Information (for Non-UAE Nationals)
Click here to access the form in Arabic and English.
Transcript/Degree Certificate
Applicants are required to submit a certified copy of the official baccalaureate degree transcript with an English translation (if applicable) from the university granting the degree. The transcript should indicate the name of the degree and when it was received. Official transcripts also bear the facsimile signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution. Each transcript should contain a complete record of studies at the institution from which it is issued (i.e., the courses completed, and grades earned in each course).
If the transcript does not include the degree designation and when it was attained, an official degree certificate must be submitted.
Equivalency Letter and Attested Certificate/Transcript
If the baccalaureate degree is awarded by a foreign university located outside the UAE, a letter from the UAE Ministry of Education recognizing the degree must be submitted.
If the baccalaureate degree is awarded by a private university located in the UAE, an attested baccalaureate certificate and transcript by the UAE Ministry of Education must be submitted.
Please note that equalization documents for all non-UAE degrees and attested documents from private universities in the UAE are now a necessary component of the application package. No applications for graduate program admission can be processed without these critical documents.
English Language Competency Certificates
Only official EmSAT, TOEFL (CBT or iBT) and IELTS test results or true copies are acceptable.
Please note that English language competency certificates are now a necessary component of the application package. No applications for graduate program admission can be processed without these critical documents.
Application Fee Payment
Applicants are required to submit a receipt of the non-refundable application fee of AED 420 (including VAT). The payment should be made by bank transfer (and not by ATM direct deposit), referencing your full name and CRM application number:
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
First Abu Dhabi Bank, Head Office
P.O Box 6316, Abu Dhabi
Zayed University
Account Number: 4021003597649018
IBAN: AE620354021003597649018
Swift Code: NBADAEAAXXX
Applicants are required are required to submit an essay in English stating academic interest and related career experience. Hand-written essays will not be accepted. Limit the essay to two print pages using 12-point font.
Applicants are required to submit an Applicant Consent form, Employer Internship Consent form, and a Police Clearance Certificate.
Applicants are required to submit a writing sample in English authored by the applicant during their baccalaureate studies. Limit the writing sample to five print pages in 12-point font.
If the graduate program requires an admissions interview, prepare by researching common interview questions related to your field of study and practice your responses. Also view the Graduate Blog on tips for a successful graduate school interview.
Yes.
Zayed University offers traditional on-campus master’s degree programs with face-to-face interaction with faculty and other students. Physical class attendance is a mandatory requirement. Applicants should consult the web page of each individual graduate program for further information regarding course timings.
Only the Master of Legal and Judicial Studies is offered in Arabic. All the other graduate programs are offered in English.
You cannot start your graduate program at any time of the year. You will have to follow the course sequence delivery as listed in the class schedule. Click here to view the study plan for your graduate program.
You cannot change the sequence of course delivery. You will have to follow the course sequence delivery as listed in the class schedule. Click here to view the study plan for your graduate program.
For more information on the equivalency requirements of qualifications issued from higher educational institutions located outside the UAE and to apply online, please visit the UAE Ministry of Education’s website.
For more information on the attestation requirements of qualifications issued from private higher educational institutions located in the UAE and to apply online, please visit the UAE Ministry of Education’s website.
Unfortunately, not. Admission to Zayed University graduate programs is subject to minimum academic and English language standards. Individual graduate programs may have higher admission standards or other requirements including baccalaureate GPA, English language, work experience, pre-program courses, and baccalaureate degree restrictions for specific programs.
Only applicants to the Master of Arts in Communication program are required are required to submit an essay in English stating academic interest and related career experience. Hand-written essays will not be accepted. Limit the essay to two print pages using 12-point font.
Letters of recommendation from referees are not an admissions requirement. Please ignore the request in the online application portal.
Baccalaureate students in their final semester may apply for admission to a Zayed University graduate program but cannot be admitted until all admission requirements are met.
Unfortunately, not. Please visit the Graduate Blog for tips on selecting an English proficiency test and the training institutes that offer preparation for proficiency tests.
Click here to view the tuition fee payment plan for your master’s degree program.
All UAE national and international applicants who submit the required credentials by the application deadlines posted on the Graduate Studies website will be automatically considered for partial scholarships at the point of admission.
Research and teaching assistantships are not offered for Spring and Fall 2025. View the Graduate Studies website for a list of partial scholarship opportunities available.
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