Amity Dubai's English rules by level
From Amity Dubai's admission requirements page, which sets the same undergraduate English rule for the Business School, the School of Engineering, Architecture and Interior Design, and the School of Humanities, Arts and Applied Sciences. The master's rule covers the MBA, Executive MBA, MSc Psychology and MSc Forensic Sciences. PTE and Duolingo are not stated by Amity Dubai.
| Applicant | Regular admission | Conditional admission |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, non-MoE curriculum taught in English | Exempt from English proof | Not applicable |
| Undergraduate, non-MoE curriculum in another language | IELTS 5 and above, or established equivalent | IELTS 3.0 to 4.9, with remedial or intensive English |
| Undergraduate, UAE MoE curriculum | High school English 80% or more | 60% to 79%, with remedial English or a reduced load |
| Master's (MBA, EMBA, MSc) | EmSAT English 1400, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT) or IELTS Academic 6.0 | EmSAT 1250, TOEFL 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT) or IELTS Academic 5.5 |
Conditional entry, EmSAT and the CAA
For undergraduates, IELTS 4.0 to 4.9 allows a non-credit English remedial course plus two General Education courses, and 3.0 to 3.9 the Intensive English course plus one, each needing a 2.0 CGPA in semester 1 to avoid probation. Below 3.0, students take Intensive English only.
Master's students admitted conditionally must reach EmSAT 1400 or equivalent by the end of their first semester, taking at most six regular credit hours; those who do not get one extra semester on probation. Amity Dubai ties these equivalents to tests "approved by the CAA". An English-medium bachelor's can exempt you, subject to admissions vetting.
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Amity Dubai's admission page does not name CBSE, CISCE, Indian state boards or Pakistani boards, so whether yours counts as a "non-MoE curriculum taught in English" is for admissions to confirm. Business and humanities degrees also need a 60% high school average, and the Business School asks for mathematics proof such as EmSAT Achieve Mathematics 600.
The Amity University Foundation Programme is described as designed for American or British curriculum graduates who can speak, read and write basic English sentences; the admission page says five O levels, IGCSEs, GCSEs, WAECs or the IBCP make you eligible. No IELTS score is stated for it.
Amity Dubai's visa page issues university-sponsored student visas for one year at a time, with medical insurance and an Emirates ID required.
In the UAE, the student residence visa is sponsored by the university. Amity Dubai's visa page sets no English score for it; the English bar is the admission requirement above.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Amity Dubai programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Amity Dubai need?+
IELTS 5 or above for undergraduates from non-MoE curricula not taught in English, and IELTS Academic 6.0 (or EmSAT English 1400) for master's programmes.
Does Amity Dubai accept EmSAT?+
Yes. Master's programmes ask for 1400 on the EmSAT English section, with conditional admission from 1250. Undergraduate English rules use IELTS or school English instead.
Do CBSE students need IELTS for Amity Dubai?+
Amity exempts non-MoE curricula taught in English but does not name CBSE or any Indian board, so confirm your school with admissions.
Does Amity Dubai accept PTE or Duolingo?+
PTE and Duolingo are not stated by Amity Dubai. Its pages name IELTS, TOEFL and EmSAT, plus equivalents approved by the CAA.
Can I join Amity Dubai with a lower IELTS score?+
Yes, conditionally. Undergraduates with IELTS 3.0 to 4.9 start with remedial or intensive English; master's applicants with IELTS 5.5 must reach the full level within a semester.
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