{"id":70124,"date":"2026-04-07T21:22:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T18:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qu.edu.sa\/?post_type=documents&p=70124"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:44:23","slug":"graduate-studies-procedural-guide-section-a","status":"publish","type":"documents","link":"https:\/\/www.qu.edu.sa\/en\/documents\/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A-%D9%84%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-%D9%82%D8%B3%D9%85-%D8%A3\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Studies Procedural Manual \u2013 Usul Al-Fiqh Department"},"content":{"rendered":"

The \u201cProcedural Guide to the Postgraduate Studies Regulations of Qassim University\u201d is a comprehensive regulatory document that aims to provide a unified and clear reference for all procedures and systems related to the postgraduate stage within the university.<\/sup>. The following is a detailed description of the document:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of the document<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The document is an official procedural guide issued by the Deanship of Graduate Studies at Qassim University, prepared by Professor Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Al-Rebeesh.<\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup>. The guide combines the \u201cUnified Regulations for Postgraduate Studies in Saudi Universities\u201d with the \u201dExecutive Rules\u201d of Qassim University, making it a practical tool that brings together the general system and detailed procedural mechanisms.<\/sup>. The document is characterized by its logical organization, including a chronological and procedural sequence from admission to the awarding of the academic degree.<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purpose of the document<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The guide aims primarily to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Facilitate students' understanding of regulations and systems by providing illustrations (flowcharts) for each procedural process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Developing institutional work within the university to ensure quality and academic accreditation in all programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Unifying standards and regulatory procedures among the various colleges and academic departments at the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Empowering scientific competencies and qualifying them at a high level to keep pace with scientific and technological advancements and address the issues of Saudi society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Key themes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The document consists of nine main chapters covering all aspects of the academic career.<\/sup><\/sup><\/sup><\/sup>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Objectives and Degrees<\/strong> It clarifies the objectives of graduate studies and the types of degrees awarded (diploma, master's, doctorate).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Administrative Organization<\/strong> Explains the tasks of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and its council, and how decisions are made.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. New software:<\/strong> Sets standards for the accreditation of new programs and the development of courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Admissions and Enrollment:<\/strong> It covers admission requirements, deferral and withdrawal procedures, and deregistration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Study and Examination System<\/strong> It defines the study timeframes, course requirements, grading, and comprehensive examination mechanisms for doctoral students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Scientific messages:<\/strong> It outlines the procedures for preparing theses, supervising them, forming examination committees, and grading.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Target group<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The guide primarily targets the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Graduate students:<\/strong> To guide them in their academic journey and clarify their procedural rights and responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Faculty members:<\/strong> Especially for thesis supervisors and members of dissertation committees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • University Administration<\/strong> and include department heads, deans of colleges, and their councils to ensure the correct and uniform application of regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research:<\/strong> As a primary reference in making organizational and executive decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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