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Entry Requirements for University Preparatory Program (UPP)
Applicants who do not meet direct Admissions requirements can join UPP at Alfaisal University. This program will enable you to improve English language proficiency and academic skills. Those who successfully finish UPP will join Alfaisal University. To get accepted in UPP, you must meet the following criteria:
Entry Requirements for University Preparatory Program (UPP)
Applicants who do not meet direct Admissions requirements can join UPP at Alfaisal University. This program will enable you to improve English language proficiency and academic skills. Those who successfully finish UPP will join Alfaisal University. To get accepted in UPP, you must meet the following criteria:
* Note: If the applicant has taken the Qudurat & Tahsili, he/she can apply with them. Please review the Saudi Curriculum Criteria to see if you’re applicable.
Entry Requirements for University Preparatory Program (UPP)
Applicants who do not meet direct Admissions requirements can join UPP at Alfaisal University. This program will enable you to improve English language proficiency and academic skills. Those who successfully finish UPP will join Alfaisal University. To get accepted in UPP, you must meet the following criteria:
*Note: If the applicant has taken the Qudurat & Tahsili, he/she can apply with them. Please review the Saudi Curriculum Criteria to see if you’re applicable.
*Home schooling is not accepted at Alfaisal University.
Entry Requirements for University Preparatory Program (UPP)
Applicants who do not meet direct Admissions requirements can join UPP at Alfaisal University. This program will enable you to improve English language proficiency and academic skills. Those who successfully finish UPP will join Alfaisal University. To get accepted in UPP, you must meet the following criteria:
Note: If the applicant has taken the Qudurat & Tahsili, he/she can apply with them. Please review the Saudi Curriculum Criteria to see if you’re applicable.
Direct Admissions Criteria for Other International Curriculums
Students from other international systems curriculum can take any of the above listed system entrance exams and submit documents that prove that they finished their high schools (12 years of study) in their home countries and have their high school documents’ evaluation completed in the Saudi Ministry of Education. Students will be evaluated based on their high school performance and interviews by perspective colleges. Students must also meet any of the English requirements as specified above.
University Preparatory Program (UPP) Exit Criteria
Students applying to Alfaisal
A UPP student must fulfill the following requirement (according to the chosen college) in order to be eligible for Admissions to Alfaisal.
| Requirement Type | Description |
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English Level |
Students must score TOEFL ITP 500+ (or TOEFL iBT = 60+, IELTS = 6.0+) |
|
Required Grades |
No course grade of "F" |
|
Cumulative GPA |
Students must pass all the required courses with a Cumulative GPA 3.2/4.0 |
|
Required English |
Complete English Level 4 |
|
Required Science Courses |
Finish Chemistry 2 & Human Structure & Function 2 and Introduction to Biochemistry with minimum grade of B |
|
Required Algebra Courses |
Finish Algebra 2 with a minimum grade of C |
|
Interview |
Interview (selective) |
|
Completion |
Finish successfully the UPP within one Academic Year (Fall and Spring only) |
*Note: Minimum passing grade in all other courses must be C
| Requirement Type | Description |
|
English Level |
Students must score TOEFL ITP 500+ (or TOEFL iBT = 60+, IELTS = 6.0+) |
|
Required Grades |
No course grade of "F" |
|
Cumulative GPA |
Students must pass all the required courses with a Cumulative GPA 2.5/4.0 |
|
Required English |
Complete English Level 4 |
|
Required Science Courses |
Chemistry 2 and Physics with a minimum grade of C |
|
Required Mathematics Course |
Finish Pre-Calculus 2 with a minimum grade of C |
|
Completion |
Finish the UPP-CoSGS pathway program within 1 academic year. |
| Requirement Type | Description |
|
English Level |
Students must score TOEFL ITP 500+ (or TOEFL iBT = 60+, IELTS = 6.0+) |
|
Required Grades |
No course grade of "F" |
|
Cumulative GPA |
Students must pass all the required courses with a Cumulative GPA 2.5/4.0 |
|
Required English |
Complete English Level 4 |
|
Required Science Courses |
Finish Chemistry 2, Pre-Calculus 2, & Physics 2 Introduction to Engineering Innovation with minimum grade of C |
|
Completion |
Finish the UPP-CoE pathway program within 1 academic year |
| Requirement Type | Description |
|
English Level |
Students must score TOEFL ITP 500+ (or TOEFL iBT = 60+, IELTS = 6.0+) |
|
Required Grades |
No course grade of "F" |
|
Cumulative GPA |
Students must pass all the required courses with a Cumulative GPA 2.5/4.0 |
|
Required English |
Complete English Level 4 |
|
Required Business |
Finish Introduction to Business with a minimum grade of C |
|
Required Algebra |
Finish Algebra 1 & 2 with a minimum grade of C |
|
Completion |
Finish the UPP-CoB pathway program within 1 academic year |
| Requirement Type |
|
|
English Level |
Students must score TOEFL ITP 500+ (or TOEFL iBT = 60+, IELTS = 6.0+) |
|
Required Grades |
No course grade of "F" |
|
Cumulative GPA |
Students must pass all the required courses with a Cumulative GPA 2.5/4.0 |
|
Required English |
Complete English Level 4 |
|
Required Science Courses |
Finish Chemistry 2 & Human Structure & Function 2 Principles of Biochemistry with minimum grade of C+ |
|
Interview |
Interview (selective) |
|
Completion |
Finish successfully the UPP within one Academic Year (Fall and Spring only) |
| Requirement Type | Description |
|
English Level |
Students must score TOEFL ITP 500+ (or TOEFL iBT = 60+, IELTS = 6.0+) |
|
Required Grades |
No course grade of "F" |
|
Cumulative GPA |
Students must pass all the required courses with a Cumulative GPA 2.5/4.0 |
|
Required English |
Complete English Level 4 |
|
Required Course |
Pass Law and Society-I and Law and Society-II with a minimum grade of C |
|
Completion |
Finish the UPP-CoL pathway program within 1 academic year |
Transfer
Alfaisal University welcomes students who want to transfer from other universities.
Admissions Criteria
- Studied at recognized university or college for two semester at least.
- Meet the College admissions criteria
- Submit original transcripts.
- Minimum 2.0 /4 or 3.0/5 GPA for all colleges, for College of Medicine 4.5/5 or 3.5/4 and for College of Clinical Pharmacy 3.5/5 or 2.5/4 .
- Credits Transfers must be approved initially by the prospective college in Alfaisal University, to which the student is joining and the total number of Credit Hours must not exceed 48 credit hours.
- For Medicine students: The College of Medicine at Alfaisal University will not accept any courses taken in programs outside of other colleges of medicine or university preparatory programs or foundation years. Only first-year level courses and above, completed at other medical colleges, are eligible for transfer consideration. Such courses must also adhere to the Alfaisal University Transfer Policy.
Visiting
There are countless reasons to come to Alfaisal University as a Visiting Student. No matter what brings you here, you will be surrounded by the kind of opportunities, experiences, and people that can only be found in the heart of the state of art campus of Alfaisal University.
Admissions Criteria
Alfaisal University welcomes visiting students for a maximum of two consecutive semesters. To apply as a visiting student you must fulfil the following requirements:
- Letter of permission from your current university that includes the courses you plan to take at Alfaisal University.
- Minimum of 30 credit hours attended in a recognized college or University.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4 or 3 out of 5.
- Proof of English Proficiency Test.
- Official Transcripts.
- Advanced payment of full tuition fees.
- For Non –Saudi students, a valid Iqama and health insurance.
International
If you are applying to Alfaisal University and you currently do not reside in the Kingdom, you must meet the following requirements for the University to issue your Student Visa:
Admissions Criteria
- Your application for admission must be submitted before July 26th.
- Your Certificates & Transcripts must be evaluated & certified by the Saudi Ministry of Education or sent directly via e-mail by your School to the Admissions Office.
- 3.You must provide an authenticated copy of your (or your guardian) Bank Statement of the last six months showing a balance covering the first year's tuition fees or a Financial Guarantee from a recocognized body (150.000 SAR or 40.000 $) .
- International students must not have exceeded two years of Graduation from High School.
- You must deposit into the University account a total of 100,000 SR ($26,700) after receiving the acceptance letter in order for the University to issue you a student visa ( if your visa application was rejected by the Saudi embassy, the deposit will be refunded), the money will be credited toward your first year tuition fees.
* Please note that the University does not guarantee the issuance of your Student Visa but will help facilitate the process of its issuance.
Non-Degree Students
An undergraduate non-degree student takes credit bearing courses but does not pursue a baccalaureate degree. Non-degree students register for courses on a space available basis. Alfaisal University degree candidates have first priority for registration. Non-degree students must demonstrate course pre-requisites and may need approval from the respective department of the College. As a non-degree student, you may take up to 15 credits in this status.Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid.
Admissions Criteria
Alfaisal University welcomes Non- degree students for a maximum of two consecutive semesters and must fulfil the following requirements:
- Proof of English Proficiency Test.
- Official High school transcript and Quadrat, Tahseely, or SAT.
- Non-degree students cannot register for a course without fulfilling its pre-requisites.
- Students who have college credits or have completed a college degree must submit an official college transcript.
- A Non-Degree student is allowed to register for a maximum of 15 CHs in Fall or Spring semester, and 6 CHs in Summer semester, on the condition that the student does not exceed more than 15 CHs in all semesters.
- Advanced payment of full tuition fees.
- For Non –Saudi students, a valid Iqama and Proof of health insurance Application Fee.