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Jeddah University requires internationally recognized English language tests for admission to postgraduate programs. The accepted tests are as follows:


1. STEP Test

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Administered by theNational Center for Assessment (Qiyas).
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Available across various regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Validity:3 years.
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For more information, visit the National Center’s official website.

2. TOEFL Test

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Offered through selected institutes with agreements with the authorized body in the United States.
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There are three accepted formats:TOEFL iBT, CBT, PBT.
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Note:TOEFL ITP isnot acceptedby the university, as it is a practice test and not valid for university admission.
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Validity:2 years.

3. IELTS Test

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Offered through theBritish Council.
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Validity:2 years.

Language Requirements for Master’s Programs

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All master’s programs require an English language proficiency test,exceptfor certain programs and specializations.
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Exemptions from the English language requirement include:Applicants who obtained their degree from a university in an English-speaking country (e.g., USA, UK).Applicants with a bachelor’s degree inMedicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, orEnglish Language.Note:This exemption doesnot applyto applicants for a Master’s in English.
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Applicants who obtained their degree from a university in an English-speaking country (e.g., USA, UK).
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Applicants with a bachelor’s degree inMedicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, orEnglish Language.
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Note:This exemption doesnot applyto applicants for a Master’s in English.

Equivalent Scores

STEP IELTS TOEFL IBT TOEFL CBT TOEFL PBT
52 3.5 32 97 400
67 4 45 133 450
75 4.5 53 153 475
83 5 61 173 500
97 6 79 213 550