UAE clarifies new student admission policy after EmSAT cancelled - News

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Ahmad Ibrahim Alsaadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for higher education operations, stated: "Universities know better. They're on the ground and understand the students, enabling them to develop their criteria for admissions."</p> <div id="PA_In-article"></div>  <p><mark id="mark-ab3fa34e007d364949b5fc3b57d07d86">Stay up to date with the latest news. <a href="https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5dROu3bbUxk7Jh2503" id="link-2476fa777f82c2e04b329437b405a3fb" target="_blank">Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.</a></mark></p>     <div id='div-gpt-ad-1712280510876-0' style='max-width: 336px; max-height: 280px; overflow:hidden; margin:0px auto; text-align:center; margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1712280510876-0'); }); </script> </div>   <p>The cancellation of EmSAT as an admission requirement allows universities to have flexible options, which enables students to enter through bridge programmes or other preparatory courses.</p>  <p>As reported earlier by Khaleej Times, Dr Yousef M. Al Assaf, President of Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai, said, “The <a href="https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-universities-to-have-simpler-application-process-after-emsat-cancellation" id="link-6d29a668ff804064fce3724628997b70" target="_blank">new admission criteria</a> will largely mirror our current approach. We will proceed with our own placement tests in Physics, Math, and English alongside the standard IELTS and TOEFL requirements."</p>  <p>Nahid Afshan, Head of Admission, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus said: "Our admission criteria will be based on the overall aggregate secured by the student in the high school examination with a minimum mark requirement in relevant subjects, based on the preferred specialisation. 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The universities are responsible for establishing the right admission criteria to achieve these outcomes," Alsaadi clarified.</p>  <h2>Outcome measurements</h2>  <p>This aligns with the new outcome-based framework, which consists of six key pillars that connect education to the job market:</p>  <div class="ew-list ew-list--unordered"><ul><li>Employment outcomes ensures graduates gain essential skills for relevant jobs</li><li>Industry collaboration fosters partnerships between schools and businesses to create relevant curricula</li><li>Research outcomes promotes innovation and practical problem-solving</li><li>International education prepares students for a global workforce through international collaboration</li><li>Community engagement encourages social responsibility by serving local communities</li><li>Quality assurance maintains academic standards while promoting continuous improvement in educational programmes</li></ul></div>  <p><strong id="strong-0ba832b12e270f63eed795a0e00c44fd">ALSO READ:</strong></p> <ul class="lastest"> <li><a href="https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-new-system-provides-easier-access-to-higher-education-says-minister">UAE: New system provides easier access to higher education, says minister</a></li> </ul> <ul class="lastest"> <li><a href="https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-students-wait-for-new-university-admission-criteria-as-emsat-exams-cancelled">UAE cancels EmSAT exams: Students seek clarity on new rules for university admission</a></li> </ul> </div> <ul class="lastest"> <li><a href="https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/education/uae-announces-cancellation-of-emsat-for-grade-12-students">UAE announces immediate cancellation of EmSAT exam for Grade 12 students</a></li> </ul>    <div id='div-gpt-ad-1712280684708-0' style='max-width: 336px; max-height: 280px; overflow:hidden; margin:15px auto; text-align:center;'> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1712280684708-0'); }); </script> </div> <div class="follow-wrap"> <ul class="follow-tab">  <li><a href="/uae/education">UAE</a></li> <li><a href="/newsletters">Newsletters</a></li> <li><a href="/asia/uae">UAE</a></li> </ul>  <div class="follw-box blank "> <div class="image"> <div class="inner"> <img src="/images/follow-user.svg" alt=""> </div> </div> <div class="details align-self-center "> <div class="auth-wrap-inner-nf"> <a href="/sara-alkuwari"><h4>Sara AlKuwari</h4></a> <p class="more">Sara AlKuwari is an Emirati reporter who may look shy and quiet but is determined and has a strong desire to highlight Emirati culture in an impactful way. 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