Exchange Opportunities for International Students
Procedure Step by Step
- Learn About Ahlia: Review Ahlia’s study programmes, course descriptions, and credit allocations. Identify courses that match those at your home university by college, year, and study cycle.
- Start at Your Home University: Follow your university’s application process and deadlines. Contact the relevant office and gather the required documents. Ahlia’s required documents are listed below.
- Contact Ahlia’s International Academic Coordinator: Once your Learning Agreement Proposal is ready, contact the International Academic Coordinator of the relevant college at Ahlia for feedback on course selection. Coordinators are listed later in this section.
- Home University Nominates You to Ahlia: Your university formally submits your nomination to Ahlia University.
- Ahlia Issues an Acceptance Letter: If you meet the requirements, Ahlia will issue an acceptance letter and provide personalised support. You will then complete your application by submitting the required documents through our form.
- Ahlia Assists You With Logistics: Ahlia supports you with visa applications, housing, and other logistics.
- Your Mobility Starts: Ahlia’s team welcomes you at the airport, helps you settle in, and ensures ongoing support throughout your stay.
Timeline and Deadlines
| First (Autumn) Semester | Second (Spring) Semester | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Mid July | Mid November | End of March |
| Classes Start Date | Mid September | Second half of January | End of May |
| End of Semester | Beginning of January | Mid May | End of July |
| Recommended Arrival Date | First half of September | Mid January | Mid May |
Application Requirements
Accepted students must submit the following documents through the online application form:
- Application form (including the list of courses they want to take, biography, semester, and year)
- 1 recent passport-sized image (at least 2×2 inches)
- Copy of ID card (if available)
- Copy of the passport cover page
- Copy of secondary school certificate
- Transcript of grades for the last three years of secondary school
- Official transcripts of courses completed at the home institution
The relevant office at your home university must email [email protected] to officially confirm your nomination.
International Academic Coordinators
Contact the exchange coordinator from your chosen AU college for details and help with your learning agreement.
The College of Arts & Science: Prof. Abdelbasit Mahmoud, [email protected]; Ms. Aysha Shaabi, [email protected]
The College of Business & Finance: Prof. Abdalmuttaleb Al-Sartawi, [email protected]
The College of Engineering: Prof. Ahmed Kassam, (Ms. Ghadeer Buhussain) [email protected]
The College of Information Technology: Dr. Suresh Subramanian, [email protected]
The College of Medical & Health Sciences: Dr. Enas Elballat, [email protected]
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- +973 17 29 8999 Ext. 8900
- [email protected]
- GOSI Complex 1st Floor, Office 1F-11
- Sunday to Thursday - 10 AM to 5 PM
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- +973 17 29 8999
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