Admission

Abu Dhabi Polytechnic recognizes prior learning and transfer credits for eligible students in alignment with institutional policies. Credit recognition may include nationally, or internationally recognized exams or coursework completed at other institutions. For details regarding formal articulation agreements with partner institutions, including but not limited to Applied Technology Schools (ATS), Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI), and other universities or colleges, applicants should refer to ADPoly Articulation Policy, which outlines the specific terms and procedures for credit transfer under these agreements.

Good academic standing transfer students from other accredited colleges/universities who passed science courses which are mathematics and one of the four science courses (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science) are exempted from meeting the minimum required high school subjects after reviewing the course syllabus and on condition that his/her final grade in any of the science courses is not less than (C).

Additionally, transfer credits from another accredited higher education institution may be accepted for all or some of the courses that the student has completed successfully, on condition that his/her final grade in any of them is not less than (C) or with Pass for Pass/Fail courses only. Prior approval of the respective department is required to verify that transferred courses cover at least 80% of the specified college course CLOs.