Admissions
WHY JOIN AGDA?
The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy imparts a comprehensive skill set to its students, encompassing a wide spectrum of themes, multi-disciplinary skills, and a network of contacts essential for a unique learning experience and a rewarding career in diplomacy, global affairs, and humanitarian action.
AGDA’s learning environment emphasises:
Admissions to the Post-Graduate Diploma programme
To apply for AGDA’s Post-Graduate Diploma programme and begin a career in diplomacy, applicants should satisfy the following minimum admissions criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college recognised by the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE)
- GPA: Minimum of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- English Language Requirement: TOEFL - Minimum score of 550 or equivalent (computer-based TOEFL score of 213, Internet-based TOEFL score of 79-80), or IELTS (academic): Minimum score of 6.5
Admissions to the MA Programmes
To apply for the MAGAD or MAHAD programme, prospective participants
need to:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university
- Have graduated with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent
- English Language Requirement: TOEFL - Minimum score of 550 or equivalent (computer-based TOEFL score of 213, Internet-based TOEFL score of 79-80), or IELTS (academic): Minimum score of 6.5
Dates for admissions to the 2025–2026 academic year:
- Post-Graduate Diploma Application Period: February 24th to April 6th, 2025.
- Master Programmes Admission Period: April 12th to May 12th, 2025.
