An applicant seeking admission for BBA program is required to fulfill the following conditions:

All admissions in SUC are guided by Ministerial Decrees # 200/yr 2004 and 133/yr 2005; MOE / CAA /The Standards for Licensure & Accreditation-2011.

An applicant seeking admission for Undergraduate program is required to fulfill the following conditions:

High School Grade

1. Prospective student should have 60% marks in the secondary school of UAE or its equivalent as per the International Grade Conversions published by World Education Services Inc. (wes.org)and www.classbase.com. Student having any equivalent qualification from an institution in UAE must get the documents attested by the Ministry of Education and Youth. For qualifications obtained from abroad, attestation is required from the relevant authorities of that country.

1. IGCSE/GCSE/GCE (O-Level) : All documents require attestation from the competent authorities.

• 13 YEARS OF SCHOOLING
  • Student class no. 10 – should pass 5 “O level “ (grade A to E)
  • Student class no. 11 – should pass “2 AS level ” or “1 A level” (grade A to D)
  • Student class no. 12 – should pass : 2 AS level” or “1 A level ” (grade A to D)
  • Student should submit the school transcript to confirm the year of studies
  • Islamic & arabic compulsory but not counted
  • Arabic is compulsory for all students [arabs and non-arabs]
  • Islamic is compulsory for muslims regardless of any nationality
  • Equivalency is compulsory for admission for individual student

• 12 YEARS OF SCHOOLING
  • Student class no. 11 – should pass 5 “O level “ (grade A to E)
  • Student class no. 12 – should pass “2 AS level ” or “1 A level” (grade A to D)
  • Student should submit the school transcript to confirm the year of studies
  • Islamic & arabic compulsory but not counted
  • Arabic is compulsory for all students [arabs and non-arabs]
  • Islamic is compulsory for muslims regardless of any nationality
  • Equivalency is compulsory for admission for individual student

1. American Diploma after 12 years of schooling is permitted.

Along with the 12th certificate student should submit SAT & IELTS [academic] or TOEFL for entry requirement

• SAT – 400 ; IELTS [academic] – 5 or TOEFL – 500 [no other certificates will be accepted]

Or

• EMSAT – MATHS – 500 ; EMSAT – ENGLISH - 1100
• Islamic Education is compulsory for Muslims & Arabic Language is compulsory to Arabs & Non-Arabs which will not be counted
• Minimum 5 courses in each grade 10, 11 and 12 with passing mark of 60%

(Refer ministerial degree 4443/2001)

 Note: SUC accepts students with American diploma as per the MOE guidelines with anyone of the category mentioned below

1. IB Diploma: Requirements include 6 subjects; with minimum 24 points and must have minimum of 3 High Level subjects and 3 SL subjects. Arabic & Islamic not counted but required.

• Islamic Education is compulsory for Muslims & Arabic Language is compulsory to Arabs & Non-Arabs which will not be counted
• Minimum 5 courses in each grade 10, 11 and 12 with passing mark of 60%

(Refer ministerial degree 4443/2001)

2. IB Certificate

• SUC to accept IB certificate requires a minimum grade of  22 points
• IB certificates are considered as American Diploma and are equalized by Ministry of Education.
• Should require SAT (400 Math & 500 TOEFL)

3. IB Career: IB Career is considered as Vocational (Technical School) Normally require higher number of points (26-28)
   1. Other SS Qualifications (inside UAE):

Students from the Iranian, Indian, Pakistani, Philippine, French or German high school curriculum require 12 years of schooling and attestation from MOE/ KHDA/ ADEC.

 Secondary School Qualifications Obtained Outside UAE:

1. Must meet the requirements for admission into university in the country of origin
2. With Min 11 years of schooling
3. Attestation: Education Authority (Home Country) ;  Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Home Country) ; UAE Embassy+ Evidence of completion of Secondary School Stage
   1. Students holding National Secondary School Certificates from UAE Board with score of less than 60% should submit Foundation Program completion certificate from an institution approved by MOE. It is not applied for High School Certificate holders of other systems of education.

On passing the Foundation Program, the student’s Certificate will be recognized and attested by the MOE. This may be used for progression to Higher Education within the institution offering the Foundation Program, or for entry to other Higher Education institutions, provided the student meets the admission requirements set for specific programs at that institution.

English Language Proficiency Test

Prospective BBA & BSIT student is required to fulfill any one of the following requirements for admission to BBA & BSIT program as given below (Refer Table 1)

1. A minimum score of 500 out of 677 on Institutional Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 61 out of 120 on the Internet Based Test (IBT) of (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 173 on the Computer based (TOEFL) (certificates will be accepted upon verification by the ETS)
2. A minimum score of 5.0 on International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)
3. A minimum score of 1100 in EmSAT Achieve English (Emirates Standardized Test)

Table -1 Undergraduate Score Range

 Note:

1. Qualifying English proficiency test is mandatory for all including native speakers
2. Institutional toefl / ielts score only from recognized testing centers or AMIDEAST is acceptable. The toefl (IBT) certificates will be accepted upon verification by the ets and for ielts verification will be done from ielts website.
3. Requirements are applied regardless of educational system or country where student is coming from.

Mathematical Ability Test

SUC conducts a mathematical ability test in which an applicant is required to score a minimum of 60% passing score for placement into the Undergraduate program.

Following are the exceptions for taking the SUC Mathematical Ability Test:

1. Students with a minimum SAT score of 500
2. Student holding diploma or transfer of credit from an accredited institution by MOE and having a grade “C” or above in a Mathematics related course.
3. Students with a minimum EmSAT Math score of 1100.

All admissions in SUC are guided by Ministerial Decrees # 200/yr 2004 and 133/yr 2005; MOHESR / CAA /The Standards for Licensure & Accreditation-2011.

 An applicant seeking admission for MBA program is required to fulfill the following conditions:

1. Bachelor Degree Grade

3. A Bachelor’s degree in Business discipline from an accredited institution in the UAE or its equivalent having a cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 point scale or its established equivalent) or
4. A Bachelor’s degree in other than business discipline will be accepted but the applicant is required to undergo a MBA Qualifying program (MQP)
5. MQP courses cleared by non-business graduate students in any other University will also be accepted at SUC as per MQP TOC Policy. However the student needs to appear for a challenge exam

1. English Language Proficiency Test (TOEFL/IELTS/PEARSON-Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced Test)

Prospective MBA student is required to fulfill any one of the following requirements for admission as given below (Refer Table 2)

1. A minimum score of 550 out of 677 on Institutional Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 79 out of 120 on the Internet Based Test (IBT) of (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 213 on the Computer based (TOEFL)
2. A minimum score of 6.0 on International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)
3. A minimum score of 1400 in EmSAT Achieve English (Emirates Standardized Test)

Skyline conducts following entrance exams for admission to the Undergraduate program:

MATHEMATICAL ABILITY TEST

1. Student holding diploma or transfer of credit from an accredited institution by MOE having a grade “C” or above is exempted from appearing in the mathematical ability test.
2. An applicant is required to score a minimum of 500 on SAT-1 or 60% passing score of SUC Mathematics placement test.

Skyline conducts following entrance exams for admission to the Graduate program:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST

1. A minimum score of 550 out of 677 on Institutional Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 79 out of 120 on the Internet Based Test (IBT) of (TOEFL) or a minimum score of 213 on the Computer based (TOEFL)
2. A minimum score of 6.0 on International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)
3. A minimum score of 1400 in EmSAT Achieve English (Emirates Standardized Test)

The fee can be paid in cash or through direct debit facility through debit/credit card or even through Post Dated Cheques.  Students who don’t require SUC visa can pay the fee on installment basis however Post Dated Cheques for complete semester have to be presented at the time of admission alternatively direct debit form can be filled.  International students have to pay the fee semester wise and students seeking visa letter from SUC have to pay the yearly fee in 3 installments – 1st installment is cash and remaining 2 are through Post Dated Cheques.

Kindly refer to fee structure for more details.

Any increase of fee depends on the strategic plan/finance department and prior information will be published officially regarding the same on website and student portal.

The transfer of credit process takes 2-3 working days once the below mentioned documents are completed and handed over to the marketing officer:

-The official transcripts -Detailed syllabi (Credit Value, Level, detailed course content, learning outcomes/objective and indicative learning resources) -An official letter from the previous institution -All documents mentioned in the admission requirements (High School certificates/Bachelor Degree) -Processing fee of AED 440/-  inclusive VAT (non-refundable & subject to change) must be paid for evaluation.

The students seeking admission in BBA Program of SUC must have passed the courses in his graduation program or higher national diploma with a minimum of ‘C’ grade or equivalent.  The program which the student is studying prior to seeking a transfer must be recognized by the Ministry of Education in their respective country to be eligible for transfer.  Maximum credits awarded for transfer admission will be limited to specified courses at SUC. In case credits earned at the original institution are less than those at SUC, the lower credits will be awarded as transfer. No transfer can be awarded for Capstone and protected courses of SUC.

1. Local Candidates with Own Visa

In case the student cancels his admission before commencement of the classes, Application fee is non-refundable / non-transferable, however First Installment Fee will be refunded. No refund is applicable after the commencement of the program even if the student has not attended the class or is yet to give TOEFL exam or result is still awaited.

2. Candidates Living In UAE Seeking SUC Visa/Visa Letter/Embassy Letter

If a student cancels before the commencement of the degree program the fee paid towards tuition (installments) will be refunded. However no refund is applicable for the First Installment fee. If a student cancels after the commencement of the degree program, any advanced installment paid will be non-refundable even if the student has not attended the class or is yet to give TOEFL exam or result is still awaited.

If a visa is rejected by the Immigration and Naturalization authorities, the University will retain the application & registration fee and AED 500/- as service charges and refund the remaining fee.

1. If a student is rejected on health grounds by the Immigration and Naturalization Authorities; in such cases, the application & registration fee, first installment fee & visa fee will be non-refundable. The hostel fees will be calculated until the last day of his/her stay. Rest of the fees (Passport and Hostel Guarantee & 1st Cheque Payment) will be refunded
2. If the student cancels the degree program after the visa is applied there will be no refund of visa fee as well as the Application & registration fees.
3. Visa Students (Overseas)

If a student cancels after the VISA is applied before the commencement of the degree program the fee paid towards VISA and $ 1000 from the first installment will not be refunded. If a student cancels after the commencement of the degree program, any advanced installment paid will be non-refundable. If a visa is rejected by the Immigration and Naturalization authorities, the University will retain $ 1500 from the first installment fee and refund the remaining fees.

1. If a student is rejected on health grounds by the Immigration and Naturalization Authorities; in such cases, the first installment fee & visa fee will be non-refundable. The hostel fees will be calculated until the last day of his/her stay. Rest of the fees (Passport Guarantee & 1st Cheque Payment) will be refunded

Students have option to choose their class timings between morning, evening and weekends. The classes for Bachelor of Business Administration are held 5 days per week (Sunday – Thursday).

• MORNING SESSION 9:15 am – 12:45 pm
• EVENING SESSION 6:50 pm – 10:10 pm
• WEEKEND CLASSES 9:00 am – 6:15 pm (Fridays)

9:00 am – 5:15 pm (Saturdays) (Quarter Sat. timings will vary as 

                  per faculty schedule)

The classes for Master of Business Administration are held 3 days per week

• (Sunday – Thursday) EVENING 6:50 pm – 10:10 pm
• WEEKEND MBA Classes class timings are 9:00 am – 3:00 pm on Fridays & Saturdays.

Yes, the admission requirements are the same as of any International student. However, SUC will not be sponsoring the spouse or children. Only student visa will be applied for candidate seeking studies with Skyline.

 Yes, International driving License is Valid in UAE. However, students need to apply for UAE driving license once their residence visa is stamped. SUC will be issuing an NOC letter to the students so they can apply for UAE driving license.

 Student’s need to have a valid passport, valid UAE visa and an NOC from Skyline.

SUC has a canteen on campus where students can order meals during day time till late evening/night until 9:30 pm. There are many food outlets nearby the hostel providing take away facility and the telephone numbers are readily available.

 SUC has two hostel facilities for boys. One is on campus and the other one is off campus. The off campus residence is approx. 20 minutes’ drive from Skyline and transportation is provided at an additional cost.

 Girl’s hostel facility is approx. 20 minutes’ drive from Skyline and transportation is provided at an additional cost. We are planning to have girl’s hostel facility within campus by next year.

 Yes, friends can visit during day time between 10am -6pm.

 SUC has a hostel in-charge and an additional SUC employee stays in the hostel to take care of the hostel students. Round the clock security is maintained.

 The University provides bus facility for shopping to city Centre 3 times in a week. There are many grocery stores nearby the university providing free delivery services. 

 The hostel fee is charged on a half yearly basis, subject to minimum of one academic year.

Minimum of 75% attendance per course has to be maintained to be eligible to sit in the final exams.

The student has to submit his duty roster from his work place, the same must be signed by HR department. Once the same is submitted to the administration department along with an email requesting for exemption, the application will be reviewed by the Head of Academic Support services on case to case basis. The student has to request faculty members for extra guidance in case their work schedule does not allow them to attend classes. In such cases faculty members are also supportive and willing to accommodate student’s request subject to their availability.