Is IELTS required for admission if I have a 12th grade English score of 73 in UAE?

It depends. Most UAE universities require a minimum of 80% in 12th-grade English to waive the IELTS requirement. With a 73% score, you may not meet this threshold and are likely to be asked for additional proof of English proficiency, such as an IELTS Academic score (typically 5.0 - 6.5, depending on the university and program).

Admission requirements can vary, so check the criteria for your chosen universities.