Can I apply for a Golden Visa if I score 75-85% in my masters in UAE?
It depends on your converted GPA, not your percentage. A 75 to 85 percent score often converts to a 3.0 to 3.5 GPA, which usually falls short of the 3.5 required for Class A universities or 3.8 for Class B universities under the UAE Outstanding Graduate category.
Your percentage alone will not decide your Golden Visa eligibility, since UAE authorities evaluate you on a converted GPA scale, not a raw percentage. You need to check your actual transcript conversion before assuming you qualify or do not.
Academic Eligibility Thresholds
| University Category | Minimum GPA Required |
|---|---|
| Class A UAE universities | 3.5 out of 4.0 |
| Class B UAE universities | 3.8 out of 4.0 |
| International universities (global top 100) | 3.5 out of 4.0 |
If Your GPA Falls Short
- Check your official transcript for the exact GPA on a 4.0 scale, not just your percentage score.
- Confirm your university's Class A or Class B status with the UAE Ministry of Education portal.
- Explore the Skilled Professional route instead, needing a job contract and a salary of at least AED 30,000 a month.
- Consider the Specialised Talent route if you work in strategic sectors like AI, biotech or engineering.
My Advice
Get your exact GPA conversion confirmed before you plan around the Outstanding Graduate route, and if it falls short, start building your case for the Skilled Professional pathway instead, since that route depends on your job offer, not your transcript.
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