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The UAT is a 100-question standardized test introduced by AAU for undergraduate admissions starting in 2024, consisting of verbal and quantitative reasoning sections. Registration is done online for a fee of 750 ETB, and admission is based on a combined score from the UAT and national exam results. Test day guidelines include strict rules on required items and prohibitions to ensure a fair testing environment.

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Uat For Aau

The UAT is a 100-question standardized test introduced by AAU for undergraduate admissions starting in 2024, consisting of verbal and quantitative reasoning sections. Registration is done online for a fee of 750 ETB, and admission is based on a combined score from the UAT and national exam results. Test day guidelines include strict rules on required items and prohibitions to ensure a fair testing environment.

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 🎯 What is the UAT?

As of 2024, AAU transitioned from centralized student placement by the Ministry of Education to a
competition-based admission policy. This means prospective undergraduate students must now take an
AAU-specific standardized test — the UAT — in addition to their national exam scores .

The UAT has two sections:

1.Verbal Reasoning (55 questions): reading, writing, language

2.Quantitative Reasoning (45 questions): algebra, data analysis, problem-solving, advanced math

It’s a 100-question multiple-choice test, with a total duration of 2 hours (60 minutes per section) .

🧾 Registration & Payment

Register online through the AAU portal (portal.aau.edu.et).

Choose your test location, then pay 750 ETB via Telebirr.

After payment, you’ll download your UAT admission ticket and see the test schedule .

🕑 Test Day Guidelines

Arrival times:

Morning: by 8:00 AM, Afternoon: by 1:00 PM .

Required items: UAT ticket, valid ID, writing utensils, only a basic four-function calculator (no
scientific/programable devices) .

Prohibitions: No phones, earphones, books, notes, scientific calculators, or other unauthorized aid .

📊 Admission Scoring

Admission is based on a combined score:

1.50% from UAT

2.50% from national exam (ESSLCE/EHEECE)** .

Cutoff scores vary by program and sponsorship:

Government-sponsored Social Sciences: ~51, Natural Sciences: ~64.

Self-sponsored programs vary — e.g. Computer Science: ~77, Medicine: ~79 .

📅 Key Dates (2024/25 cycle)

Online application/test registration: ~Sept 10–18, 2024 .

UAT dates announced on the portal & AAU’s Telegram channel.


This competitive, self-administered exam for undergrad admission was part of the 2024/25 intake, and
likely continues each academic year .

✅ What You Should Do Next

1. Verify current cycle details on AAU’s official sites or their Telegram channel (e.g., @aauGAT).
2. Register via portal.aau.edu.et, pay the 750 ETB fee, and download your ticket.
3. Practice using UAT sample/mock exams (verbal + quantitative).
4. Take the UAT on the scheduled date/time and await results.
5. Check your combined score and compare against program cutoffs.
6. Submit documents at AAU Registrar (e.g., at Sidist Kilo Campus, office 203) if you meet
requirements .

📝 Summary

UAT = AAU’s own 100-question, 2-hour multi-section test.

Combines with national exam score to determine admission.

Online registration, payment, ticket, and portal/timetable through AAU systems.

Rules on calculators, ID, materials are strict.

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