Frequently Asked Questions

The admission system automatically calculates the competitive score based on the applicant's GPA, aptitude test scores, and English language proficiency. This score is displayed to the applicant during the application process. Additionally, the department's specific score, which is determined after the initial screening of applicants, is added later to the final calculation.

For admission to the Master's program, the student must have a minimum GPA of "Good" (GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in their undergraduate studies. The Graduate Studies Council may approve admission for applicants with a "Good-Excellent" GPA (higher than the minimum requirement).

To learn about all the available graduate programs, their admission requirements, and detailed information, please visit the following page:

https://dgs.uj.edu.sa/ar/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7

This depends on the university offering the doctoral program. Some universities allow admission for holders of a professional master's degree, while others may not. Additionally, some universities may allow admission with the condition of completing certain prerequisite courses.

Yes, all graduate programs offered by the University of Jeddah are accredited and classified by the Ministry of Civil Service.

Non-Saudis residing in Saudi Arabia can apply for graduate programs when the electronic admission portal opens. Once they are accepted, their data is verified and then submitted to the Ministry of Education to apply for an internal scholarship. They will not be able to begin their studies until the Ministry approves the scholarship.

For non-Saudis applying to professional and executive programs, receiving a scholarship from the Ministry of Education guarantees them a seat in the program. However, this scholarship does not exempt them from tuition fees.

Prerequisite courses are determined by the department through a "New Student Information" request. Once approved, the courses are added to the student's schedule by the Deanship.

All prerequisite courses must be completed within a maximum of one academic year.

A deferral request can only be submitted for one semester during the completion of prerequisite courses.

• Deferring Study: This occurs before the academic schedule is registered, meaning the student delays their enrollment for a specific period.
• Dropping Courses: This happens after the academic schedule is registered, where the student removes specific courses from their enrollment.

Both actions are subject to the academic calendar approved for graduate studies.

he thesis is registered in the academic schedule after the following steps are completed:

1. The student must submit a formal approval request for the thesis topic and supervisor assignment, which is first approved by the department head.
2. This approval is then reviewed and confirmed by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
3. Once approved, the thesis is added to the student's academic schedule.

The minimum credit load is 6 hours, while the maximum is 12 hours. This excludes the credit hours for the thesis. However, students may increase the maximum to 15 credit hours if they meet the following conditions:

1. GPA Requirement: A cumulative GPA of 4.5 or higher.
2. Graduating Status: The student must be in their final semester

The Deanship has recently adopted an electronic clearance system. You can apply for clearance through the following link:

https://scls.uj.edu.sa

The student must submit a degree-granting request through the Graduate Studies Transactions System.

To correct errors in a name appearing on an official document, it is recommended to either visit the Academic Affairs Office at the Deanship or provide evidence of the correct name via email to the Deanship at dgs@uj.edu.sa.

The University of Jeddah offers both free academic graduate programs and tuition-based professional and executive programs.
To find specific details about the program you are interested in, please visit the program page:

https://dgs.uj.edu.sa/ar/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7