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You can document this fluency through strong high school results in math and science courses – particularly at the most advanced levels that your high school offers. Alternatively (or additionally), this fluency can be documented through high scores on quantitative standardized test results such as SAT Math.

Strong communication skills can be showcased through high school excellence in subjects like English or Drama, as well as involvement in debating or theater, both in class and through extracurricular activities. You are also required to submit a brief video outlining your interest in MBZUAI’s program, your goals, and how you plan to apply your knowledge.

Leadership skills and entrepreneurial spirit are critical to thrive in our program. You can demonstrate this by showing examples of having taken on leadership roles in school activities, through volunteering initiatives, or involvement in businesses or enterprises.

Previous coding experience is not required to enter the program, but if coding competency can be demonstrated through GitHub or other open-source engagement, it will give you a competitive advantage for admission and potentially exempt you from elementary programming courses.

High school grades demonstrating strong communication skills may be sufficient to prove English proficiency. However, if your high school education was in a language other than English or if your English grades are not strong, you will need to show sufficient English fluency. The simplest way to do this is by submitting standardized test results like IELTS or TOEFL (IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL IBT 90 minimum).