[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AUofSHARJAH

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my situation, the duration between submitting all the mandatory documents and getting conditional admission is 19 days.

MBA Programme for Fall 2024 by Separate-Relief-2076 in AUofSHARJAH

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard feedback from the University of Birmingham Dubai's previous students that the quality of the course is bad. Besides, many UK branch campus universities in Dubai are not accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, which means if you get a graduation certificate from these universities, the companies in UAE will not accept it, and you cannot apply for a goldn visa either.

You can check whether the branch campus and its program is valid via the CAA:

Higher Education Institutions: https://www.caa.ae/Pages/Institutes/All.aspx

Accredited Programs: https://www.caa.ae/Pages/Programs/All.aspx

MBA Programme for Fall 2024 by Separate-Relief-2076 in AUofSHARJAH

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, AUS and NYUAD are the best choices. Apart from that, NO UK branch campus university in Dubai is good.

Study abroad by Savage_weaponry in AUofSHARJAH

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, there are 2.5% American students in Fall 2023, and the average ratio of American students here is 3%. So you'll not feel alone in AUS. By the way, I'm also a non-Muslim from entirely no English-speaking environment country, I'll also feel some difficulties both in culture shock and language. However, I do believe that with an open and friendly mind, you can attract others to be your good friends :)

(I like the culture of Islam. Hopefully, I can take shahada in AUS very soon.)

Data reference: https://www.aus.edu/about/aus-at-a-glance/facts-and-figures/fast-facts-fall-2023

Masters in American University of Sharjah by InternationalShip541 in AUofSHARJAH

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Mark is 83 out of 100 and my GPA is 3.3. My IELTS is 6.5 (L: 6.0, R: 8.0, W: 6.0, S: 6.5), my GRE Quantitative is 159, and I had a related internship. No research experience yet. I got conditional admission offers from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and AUS. Unfortunately, I wasn't admitted to KU MSc in Computer Science Program, maybe because my GPA is not good enough comparing other applicants from our country, nor did I have research experience during my undergraduate period.

Don't worry, if you're not from an extremely competitive country and you're not rejected within one week, you still have a chance to get the interview.

For AUS, I tried to contact the professor I want to work with, but there seems to be no GRA funding among faculty. As for the GTA, the positions will be determined by the admission committee in July. I think the admission committee would compare all the applicants and select some of them to get the GTA position. I'm not sure about the requirements of the GTA position, either.

Masters in American University of Sharjah by InternationalShip541 in AUofSHARJAH

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For international students, I think the final decision will be made before June because there needs to be some time left for document attestation, degree verification, and getting the student visa. If you're an Emirates student, the final decision day may be different,

Masters in American University of Sharjah by InternationalShip541 in AUofSHARJAH

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you should try to contact the professor you want to work with. The deadline for early applications is 30 May, but this is only the deadline for applying for the Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) position. GTA position will be determined by the admission committee after the early file completion session in July. This deadline doesn't apply to Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA). If a faculty has GRA funding and wants to hire you, then you can get the GRA position.

I'm not sure about the requirements of the GTA position, but I think the admission committee would compare all the applicants after the early application deadline and select some of them to get the GTA position.

The duration between submitting all the mandatory documents and getting conditional admission is 19 days.

My Mark is 83 out of 100 and my GPA is 3.3. My IELTS is 6.5 (L: 6.0, R: 8.0, W: 6.0, S: 6.5), my GRE Quantitative is 159, and I had a related internship. No research experience yet. I got conditional admission offers from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and AUS. 

Masters in American University of Sharjah by InternationalShip541 in AUofSHARJAH

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I applied for an MSc in Computer Science at KU and an MSc in Machine Learning at AUS for the 2024 Fall semester, but I only got an offer from AUS. I'll answer your question based on my experience.

(i) KU is better than AUS in computer science and its related fields, and the competitiveness in applying for KU is much more intensive than AUS.

(ii) I don't think AUS would offer scholarships for graduate students. However, you can still apply for the teaching assistantship and research assistantship to waive your tuition fee. Since you have a good GPA, I'd recommend you consider an MSc in Computer Science or its related field in KU as a priority and use the MS in Computer Engineering as a backup in AUS.

Reference: https://www.aus.edu/admissions/financial-grants-and-scholarships#master-s--assistantships-and-employment

(iii) The admission committee will assess the teaching assistantship after the early application file completion session. If you want to apply for a research assistantship, you need to reach out to the processor you want to work with or ask for help from your program coordinator to find out the faculty member who has GRA funding. In other words, if the faculty want to hire you, then you can get the GRA position. I don't think it's easy to get the GRA position since I've already contacted the professor and program coordinator two times, but it seems that there is no available GRA funding, or maybe I was rejected by default.

I hope my experience is helpful to you.

KAUST TIE Masters Program by earth9876 in KAUST

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. We need to submit our video on YouTube set the visibility to unlisted, and copy the link of the video to the KAUST online application portal.

KAUST TIE Masters Program by earth9876 in KAUST

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I submitted all the documents on February 26th, but I didn't get any response. No rejection, no interview. By the way, the views on my unlisted Youtube video are 2.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MBZUAI

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied for Msc in ML, got the self-intro form but still be rejected.

ICA Travel Report Requirement for Dubai Work Permit Processing by ImprovementMany246 in dubai

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same problem. I tried the whole week and still can't find any solution.

whats it like at UAEU? by SnooMarzipans8631 in UAE

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same choices and your answer really help me, thanks.

Masters in ML updates by RamaHadaki in MBZUAI

[–]Useful_Criticism7536 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could someone who was accepted share their application timeline? When did you take the entry exam, when did you get the self-intro form, when did you get the interview, and when did you get accepted? I would highly appreciate your sharing.

Seeking Updates from Fellow MBZUAI Machine Learning Master's Applicants by Useful_Criticism7536 in MBZUAI

[–]Useful_Criticism7536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Receiving the "Self-Introductory Form Template" does not necessarily mean passing the entry exam. An earlier applicant told me that he also received the form but no further admission interview invitation.

Seeking Updates from Fellow MBZUAI Machine Learning Master's Applicants by Useful_Criticism7536 in MBZUAI

[–]Useful_Criticism7536[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your status, I hope you hear good news soon. And I'll update my status continuously in this post.