The Preparatory Program consists of a full-time program of intensive study in English, mathematics, physics, computer technology, chemistry and necessary study skills.
As English is the medium of instruction in all Al Ghurair University degree programs, students must: have a working knowledge of academic and scientific English; be able to use mathematics to solve abstract problems and describe observable phenomena; and possess necessary computing skills for the study of professional engineering. Students who lack these skills but show promise of success in AGU's professional engineering degree programs may be conditionally admitted to the Preparatory Program.
Based on the results of placement testing, students are enrolled in coursework appropriate to the level of their academic achievement. Students are regularly assessed to determine if they meet program requirements for continued study in the Preparatory Program or for full admission to the degree program.
Based on an assessment of a student’s overall achievement in the Preparatory Program, a student with required English proficiency may be allowed to take appropriate degree courses to a limit of 15 credits.
To be fully admitted to the degree program, a Preparatory student must achieve a minimum composite score of 6.0 on the IELTS examination (or equivalent IBT TOEFL score of 79) and demonstrate sufficient progress in mathematics, physics, chemistry and computing.
