Congratulations on Your Admission to a Master’s Degree Program at Zayed University

To secure your place in your master’s degree program at Zayed University, accept your admission offer and pay the non-refundable AED 1,000 registration fee through the Graduate Admissions Portal by the deadline stated in your admission offer.

You can pay using the payment link provided in the portal or by bank transfer. The following bank details should be used:

If you pay by bank transfer, upload your payment receipt to the Graduate Admissions Portal so your payment can be verified and processed.

Upon payment of the required registration fee, your Enrolment Confirmation Letter will be sent to your student email address and will also be available on your dashboard, along with information about your next steps.

Should any discrepancies arise during payment processing, Zayed University will contact you with further instructions.

Important:

• The AED 1,000 registration fee will be credited toward your tuition fees when you enrol in the semester.
• The registration fee is non-refundable if you withdraw from Zayed University.
• The registration fee cannot be transferred between semesters.
• Zayed University reserves the right to withdraw an admission offer if the registration fee is not received by the required deadline.

Graduate Students Sponsored by an External Organization

Graduate students sponsored by an external organization must confirm their admission and pay the AED 1,000 registration fee through the Graduate Admissions Portal. They must also submit an official sponsorship letter from the sponsoring organization by email to the Graduate Programs Admissions Office. The registration fee will be refunded to the student after the sponsorship has been verified and approved by Zayed University.

Zayed University Graduate Scholarships and Financial Support

Newly admitted graduate students with regular admission may be eligible for scholarship support, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Any scholarship award will be stated in your admission offer. Students interested in additional financial support through Graduate Assistantships may apply after receiving admission confirmation.

Admission Deferment (If applicable)

If you are unable to begin your master’s degree program in the semester for which you were admitted, you may request a one-time admission deferment to the next available intake, subject to Zayed University’s admission deferment policy. Scholarship awards are not deferred.

The deferment process depends on when you request it:

a)Deferment requested when accepting your admission offer.

When you receive your admission offer, indicate your request for deferment through the Graduate Admissions Portal. Once your request is approved, submit the required e-Request for Admission Deferment and pay the non-refundable AED 5,000 deferment fee.

b)Deferment requested after accepting your admission offer.

If you have already accepted your admission offer and subsequently need to defer your studies, contact the Graduate Programs Admissions Office by email to request approval. Once your request is approved, submit the required e-Request for Admission Deferment and pay the non-refundable AED 5,000 deferment fee.

The AED 5,000 deferment fee will be credited toward your tuition fees when you enrol in the deferred semester. All deferment requests are subject to Zayed University approval and applicable terms and conditions.

You will receive an email from the Graduate Programs Admissions Office confirming the next program start date and providing information about the next steps.

Withdrawal (If applicable)

If you are unable to begin your master’s degree program in the semester for which you were admitted, you may request to withdraw from your admission.

The withdrawal process depends on when you submit your request:

a)Withdrawal requested when accepting your admission offer.

When you receive your admission offer, indicate your request to withdraw through the Graduate Admissions Portal. Once your request is approved, you will receive an email confirmation from the Graduate Programs Admissions Office.

b)Withdrawal requested after accepting your admission offer.

If you have already accepted your admission offer and subsequently decide not to begin your studies, contact the Graduate Programs Admissions Office by email to request approval. Once your request is approved, you will receive an email confirmation from the Graduate Programs Admissions Office.

If requested, submit your final official documents by email to the Graduate Programs Admissions Office before the start of your first course. Submitting all requested documents on time ensures that your admission file is complete and helps prevent delays in course registration or scholarship processing.

All submitted documents must be official, accurate, and meet Zayed University graduate admission requirements. Zayed University reserves the right to cancel registration in a master’s degree program or withdraw an admission offer if submitted documents are found to be fraudulent, inaccurate, or invalid.

If you are not a UAE national or UAE resident and do not already hold a valid UAE residence visa for Abu Dhabi or Dubai, you will need to apply for a UAE student visa to reside in the United Arab Emirates during your graduate studies. Zayed University can assist eligible international graduate students with the UAE student visa process.

Application Process

Once you have accepted your admission offer and paid the registration fee, the Graduate Programs Admissions Office will contact you by email to confirm whether you intend to apply for a UAE student visa. Based on your response, the office will provide the required instructions and documents and initiate the appropriate visa application procedures.

Respond to this email at your earliest convenience to allow sufficient time for visa processing before the start of your master’s degree program.

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Your Zayed University email account is the official communication channel throughout your graduate studies for all important updates, including course registration, orientation activities, tuition and fees, academic deadlines, and student services.

You are responsible for checking your university email regularly and responding to university communications in a timely manner.

Email Activation

Your Zayed University student email account will be activated within two working days after you receive your enrolment confirmation email from the Graduate Programs Admissions Office.

First-Time Login Information

• Username: {Student ID@zu.ac.ae}
• Password: Users need to create a password

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Access Your Student Email

On Campus

• Self-Service Portal: https://selfservice.zu.ac.ae

Off Campus

ZU Outlook Web Access (OWA): https://mail.zu.ac.ae/owa

Before the start of each semester, you must complete course registration by the published deadline to remain on track for degree completion.

How to Register for Your Graduate Courses

1. Registration dates are announced each semester by the Graduate Registrar via email and published in the Graduate Academic Calendar on the Zayed University website. Students are encouraged to register within the designated registration period to secure their planned courses.
2. Review your study plan and the Zayed University Academic Catalog for degree requirements, curriculum plans, course descriptions, and academic policies.
3. Consult your Graduate Program Coordinator for academic advice and course planning.
4. Submit your e-Request for Course Registration by the published deadline.
5. Wait for email confirmation that your registration has been processed.

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Zayed University assesses a tuition fee on a Credit Hour (CH) basis for each graduate program offered. The number of CH used to charge tuition per course is equivalent to the number of CH of the course unless it is indicated otherwise.

Schedule of Graduate Program Tuition Fees

Click here to view the tuition fee payment plan for your master’s degree.

Other Service Fees

All fees are including VAT in line with the requirements of the Federal Decree Law No. 08 of 2017 and its Executive Regulations.

Settling Accounts

All payments must be accompanied by a copy of the relevant letter of admission and invoice. The University reserves the right to refuse or reject any financial transaction where the payment origin cannot be identified or confirmed. The University does not accept payments for an amount less than the applicable fee. An official receipt will be issued by the University and given to the payee as and when the payment has been made. The onus is upon graduate students to keep and produce evidence, when required, of all payments made since the start of their graduate degree program.

Graduate students claiming external sponsorship for the payment of tuition must provide a written confirmation from their sponsor before registering for courses every semester.

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Your Graduate Student ID Card provides access to university facilities and services. You may be required to present your ID Card to enter campus buildings, borrow library materials, access student services, and verify your identity during examinations.

Your Graduate Student ID Card will be distributed by the Graduate Programs Admissions Office. To receive your ID card, you must accept your admission offer and pay the non-refundable AED 1,000 registration fee through the Graduate Admissions Portal by the deadline stated in your admission offer.

As a newly admitted graduate student, you are required to attend the New Graduate Student Orientation Seminar organized by the Deanship of Graduate Studies before starting your master’s degree program.

The orientation seminar provides an opportunity to meet faculty members, learn more about your graduate program, connect with fellow students, and learn about the academic resources and support available during your studies.

As part of the graduate student onboarding experience, the Deanship of Graduate Studies may offer professional workshops designed to help students develop research, analytical, and responsible AI skills for their graduate studies and professional development.