UOWDUOWD says many new applicants fail to meet stringent eligibility criteria

Meeting the English language criteria by passing one of these tests is one of the admission eligibility criteria laid down by the Ministry of Education and Scientific ResearchMinistry of Education and Scientific Research for all accredited universities in the UAE.

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) has advised students seeking admission in the university to attend IELTS or TOEFL preparatory classes well ahead of the tests. UOWDUOWD is one of three authorized IELTS centers in the UAE.

"It is imperative that students start preparing for the IELTS and TOEFL exams well before applying for admission," said Sandra Lee, Registrar and Manager Admissions, UOWDUOWD. "It is unfortunate to see so many good students being turned away because they failed their IELTS or TOEFL exams."

"At UOWDUOWD, we received a record number of applications for the autumn intake, but shockingly nearly half are facing rejection because they did not meet the IELTS or TOEFL criteria. A little planning on the part of students could have helped them in getting admission to the University of their choice. IELTS exams at UOWDUOWD are often booked out up to two months in advance," said Lee.

Students denied admission for failing to demonstrate their English language proficiency may re-appear for IELTS or TOEFL exams, time permitting. They also have the option of joining the Spring intake after clearing the IELTS or TOEFL exams.

"The message is clear: students should not take the tests lightly as they are running the risk of being denied admission to a university of their choice for failing to meet the admission eligibility criteria," said Lee.

UOWDUOWD, incidentally, received a record number of applications from international students this year, an indicator of the UAE's emergence as a popular destination for international students pursuing higher education.

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About University of Wollongong Dubai
Established in 1993, UOWDUOWD was the first Australian university in Dubai to be licensed by the USE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Located at Knowledge Village, it boasts 2500 students from 80 different nationalities. It is part of one of Australia's best performing research institutions, University of Wollongong Australia (UOW) which is recognised as one of the top Australian universities for excellence in teaching performance.

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© Press Release 2008 from Communicate Gulf

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