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- Pass the supplementary courses specified by the department in the first time with a grade of not less than (high good), and the cumulative average in the supplementary courses should not be less than (very good), and the duration of studying the supplementary courses does not exceed one academic year for non-specialists.
- Enrollment in the graduate program is only possible after passing the supplementary courses
- The time period for passing the supplementary courses does not count towards the regular duration of the degree.
- Supplementary courses are not included in the calculation of the GPA for the postgraduate stage.
- The lecture periods for supplementary courses are determined by the departments in the colleges according to the nature of the program (morning or evening).
- Lectures of postgraduate programs (Master's and PhD) regularly in the evening (except for the two programs of the College of Dentistry in the morning and some programs of the College of Education in the morning and evening period found in the admission details of each program).
- Review all regulations, bylaws, and guides on the website of the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research at Qassim University.
- For programs that require English for admission, you must pass the STEP test, which is offered by the National Center for Measurement and Evaluation.
- If the applicant fails to attend the preference exam for programs that require the exam, he or she will be disqualified from admission.
- The duration of the master's degree is a minimum of two years.
- The duration of the doctoral degree is a minimum of three years.
- Tuition fees will be refunded if the program cannot be implemented due to the lack of the required number to open the program even after the student receives his or her university number.
- The mode of study for a student admitted to postgraduate studies (courses and thesis, courses and research project) is determined by the department in the college.
- If there are tracks for the program, the track is determined by the department after passing the common and differentiated levels.
| Estimate | Total GPA out of 4 | Total GPA out of 5 | Total GPA out of 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| very good | 2.75 to less than 3.5 | 3.75 to less than 4.5 | 80 to less than 90 |
| Good high | 2.25 to less than 2.75 | 3.25 to less than 3.75 | 75 to less than 80 |
| Good | 1.75 to less than 2.75 | 2.75 to less than 3.75 | 70 to less than 80 |
Validity of exams
- STEP English Language Proficiency 3 years
- Undergraduate abilities 5 years