How to Apply (Undergraduate)
Applicants MUST fulfill both the Academic Entry Requirements and the English Language Requirements.
Academic Entry Requirements
There are two primary academic entry requirements in order to be eligible for our undergraduate program.
- Applicants will need to have completed a 12-year standard school education or an education corresponding to that such as International Baccalaureate Diploma or GCE A-level.
If you possess or expect to acquire different academic qualifications other than the above criteria, then please see the Application Guidelines for a more specified list of the criteria. - Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding (equivalent to a high-school level) of a majority of the following fields for their desired faculty.
Faculty of Engineering
Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of the majority of the mathematics and physics fields listed below.
| Mathematics | Algebra | Polynomials, Factoring, Divisors and Multiples, Sets, Complex Numbers, Equations, Inequalities, Quadratic Functions, Vectors |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | Measuring, Coordinates, Triangles, Circles, Construction, Loci, Trigonometry, Lines and Planes in Space, Polyhedrons | |
| Pre-calculus | Trigonometric Functions, Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Sequences, Mathematical Induction, Differentials, Integrals | |
| Statistics | Standard Variations, Scatter Plots, Permutations and Combinations, Probabilities, Binomial Distributions, Normal Distributions, Hypothesis Testing |
| Physics | Force and Motion, Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Atoms | |
|---|---|---|
Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences
Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of the majority of the biology or chemistry fields listed below. Those applying to the Department of Applied Biological Sciences are recommended to have an understanding of the majority of the chemistry topics listed below.
| Biology | Cells and Metabolism | Cells and Biomolecules, Metabolism and Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Genes, Reproduction and Development | Reproduction and Development, Genes and Their Functions | |
| Physiology of Animals and Plants | Animal Behavior and Responses, Plant Environmental Responses | |
| Evolution and Phylogeny | Evolution and Phylogeny | |
| Ecology and Environment | Population and Biotic Community, Material Cycle in Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Its Conservation |
| Chemistry | Atoms/Molecules/Ions | Atoms and Ions, Molecules and Covalent Bonds, Metallic Bonds and Metals |
|---|---|---|
| States of Matter | Three States of Matter and Change of State, Equation of State of Gases | |
| Chemical Reactions | Chemical Changes and Energy, Oxidation-reduction Reactions, Reversible Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium | |
| Organic Chemistry | Organic Compounds (Chemistry), Structure and Properties of Polymer |
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (Global Business and Economics Program)
Applicants must have a comprehensive understanding of the majority of the mathematics fields listed below.
| Mathematics | Algebra | Polynomials, Factoring, Divisors and Multiples, Sets, Complex Numbers, Equations, Inequalities, Quadratic Functions, Vectors |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | Measuring, Coordinates, Triangles, Circles, Construction, Loci, Trigonometry, Lines and Planes in Space, Polyhedrons | |
| Pre-calculus | Trigonometric Functions, Exponential Functions, Logarithmic Functions, Sequences, Mathematical Induction, Differentials, Integrals | |
| Statistics | Standard Variations, Scatter Plots, Permutations and Combinations, Probabilities, Binomial Distributions, Normal Distributions, Hypothesis Testing |
English Language Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum score to ensure their level of English proficiency. To confirm which tests KUAS accepts and the applicable minimum scores, please check our Required Documents page.
Applicants can be exempt from having to show their English proficiency if they meet the following requirements.
English language requirement exemptions
- Applicants who have spent the last three years of their formal education studying in following countries:
- Applicants who have obtained an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in English.
- Applicants who completed the last three years of their formal education in English in a country other than the above-mentioned countries may apply for a waiver for the English language requirements.
Applying for an English waiver
Applicants who wish to apply for an English proficiency waiver must request it on their TAO application. In addition, the applicant must upload an English ability evaluation letter from one of their teachers to their application. For more details on applying for an English proficiency waiver, please see the Application Guidelines.