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Gulf Medical University (GMU)- 2021-2022 Admissions: Deadlines, Acceptance Rate, Entry Requirements

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Gulf Medical University (GMU), a leading medical university in the Gulf region is committed to offering multidisciplinary education and training in the field of health and medicine. Every year, 2000 students from over 86 countries choose to study at the prestigious university. GMU offers 26+ undergraduate and postgraduate programs through its 6 academic schools- Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences and Healthcare Management and Economics.

Gulf Medical University accepts applications twice a year for Fall and Spring seasons. Applicants must submit an online application directly to the university along with strong reference letters and personal statements by 15 August. Prospective international students must prove their English competence by submitting their IELTS, TOEFL test scores. While evaluating the candidates, GMU takes their past academic background, admission test scores and performance in the personal interview into consideration.

Gulf Medical University Highlights

Application Portal	GMU online application portal
Application Fee	200 AED
Mode of Payment	Cash/Draft/Cheque
Students	2000
Employability	90%
Academic Calendar	Semester wise
Intake session	Fall, Spring
Work Experience	Required for some PG programs
Financial Aid	Merit Based Scholarships, Sibling discount,
official website	https://gmu.ac.ae

Gulf Medical Admissions Deadline

Admissions for the majority of programs at GMU commences in the Fall season. Some of the courses also accept applications for spring semesters. Students seeking admission at the medical university must strictly adhere to the following deadlines:

Course	Deadline
UG Programs and PG Programs	August 15, 2021

Gulf Medical University International Students Admissions

Gulf Medical University is home to 2000 students from 86 diverse nations. International students are required to follow the specified guidelines and submit their applications prior to the deadlines. The general admission requirements for international students are:

Application portal: GMU online application portal

Application Fee: 200 AED

Admission Requirements

Official academic Transcripts
English Language Test Scores
Online Admission Test Score With MMI test
Copy of passports
Letter of references
Proof of finances
Medical fitness statement
CV/Resume

Country-Specific Requirements

Given below are country specific requirements of undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at GMU:

Country	Undergraduate Programs	Postgraduate Programs
India	Minimum score of 75% with Biology, Chemistry, Physics in 12th grade	Minimum score of 50% in 12th
Pakistan and Bangladesh	Minimum score of 75% with Biology, Chemistry, Physics in 12th grade	Minimum score of 50% in 12th
USA	Minimum score of 90% (Biology, Chemistry, Physics in 10th, 11th, 12th Grades)., SAT (M) Biology with minimum 550 score	Minimum score of 80% in 12th with SAT MATH
Africa	Minimum score of 70% (Biology, Chemistry, Physics in 10th, 11th, 12th Grades).	Minimum score of 50% in 12th

English Proficiency Test Score Requirements

It is mandatory for international students to submit a proof of English language proficiency with English proficiency test scores such as IELTS, and TOEFL.

The general English language requirements for the international students applying to Gulf Medical University is given below:

Score	Minimum Requirements
IELTS	5.0, or equivalent in any other band
TOEFL IBT	500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT)
EmSAT	1100

However some undergraduate and postgraduate programs have specific English Language proficiency requirements as follows:

Program/Course	IELTS (Academic)	TOEFL	EmSAT Score
Bachelor of Medicines and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)	6.0	550 in TOEFL (CBT 213 – iBT 79)	1400
Masters in Public health	6.0	550 in TOEFL (CBT 213 – iBT 79)	1400

UAE Student VISA

International students wishing to study in UAE and in the Gulf Medical University ust attain a valid UAE student residence visa. UAE student visa is offered for a period of one year, and can be renewed every year after verification of official proof of study from educational institutions in UAE. It takes around 2 to 5 weeks for the processing of the UAE student visa.

The documents required for UAE student visa are:

Copy of acceptance letter
Copy of passport
2 passport size photos
Receipt of financial statements
Receipt of visa fees (3000 AED)
English language proficiency test scores
Health Insurance

Gulf Medical University Undergraduate Admissions

GMU offers a plethora of bachelor degree programs in the field of health and medicine through its 6 academic colleges. Students applying to undergraduate programs offered by Gulf Medical University must follow the below mentioned admission guidelines:

Admissions Portal: GMU online application portal

Application fee: AED 200

Admission Requirements:

Official High school Academic transcripts
English Language Test Score
Arabic Proficiency Test
Copy of passport
10 Passport size Photographs
Online Admission Test Score
MMI Score
Good conduct certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate

University Postgraduate Admissions

At PG level, Gulf Medical University offers 10 programs including public health, clinical pharmacy, healthcare management, dental surgery and physical therapy.

Admissions Portal: GMU online application portal

Application fee: AED 200

Admissions Requirements

Equivalent bachelor’s degree in biology, human biology and general biology
English Language Proficiency test scores
Proof of financial statements
5 Passport size photographs
Passport Copy
Work Experience (if required)
Statement of Purpose
2 Letters of Recommendation
CV/ Resume

Top Graduate Courses at Gulf Medical University and their respective admission requirements are tabulated below:

Requirements	Academic qualification	Transcripts	Annual Fees in AED	Work Experience	Resume/CV	Letters of Recommendation
Master in Public Health(MPH)	Graduate of Science / Health or Biological Sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.0	Required	57,750	Not required	Required	2 LOR
Master of Dental Surgery in Periodontics (MDS)	Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry	Required	154,350	A Valid license to practice Dentistry	Required	2 LOR
Master in Clinical Pharmacy (MCP)	Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy with 3.0 GPA	Required	66,150	Not required	Required	2 LOR
Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development	bachelor degree of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences, Science with GPA of 3	Required	52,500	Not required	Required	2 LOR
Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics	Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with GPA of 3.0	Required	115,800	Not required	Required	2 LOR

After evaluation of the application form and required documents, all the eligible applicants are required to take the admission test. Upon securing decent scores in the admissions test, the applicants are called for a face to face interview with the admissions committee. The admissions committee will notify the selected candidates about the admission decision after assessing their performance in the interview.

FAQs

Ques. What is the application deadline for Gulf Medical University?

Ans. The application deadline for new aspirants for GMU is 15 August.

Ques. What is the GPA score required to get admission to GMU?

Ans. The average GPA required for an applicant must have passed a relevant bachelor's degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 point scale or equivalent.

Ques. Does the GMU offer any financial aid?

Ans. Yes, GMU offers scholarship programs to its students based on merit.

Ques. What is the total number of programs GMU offers?

Ans. GMU offers 26 graduate and postgraduate programs to its students through 6 schools and 15 departments.

Ques. What is re-admission?

Ans. Students, who are on a leave for a year or more than a year, require applying for re-admission through admission office. Leave can be approved leaves, suspension or academic probation.

Ques. Do courses available online due to Covid-19?

Ans. Due to pandemic break, the university has adopted the virtual learning method with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

Ques. What is the student-faculty ratio of GMU?

Ans. The student-faculty ratio of GMU is 11:1.

Ques. What is the overall retention rate?

Ans. The overall retention rate of GMU is 94%.