Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can, within the maximum number of choices available to you. The sorting and selection process will be conducted based on the admission criteria, conditions, and capacity for each program.

Admission through the direct admission track for academically distinguished students grants direct entry to specific bachelor's programs as indicated in the Undergraduate Admissions Guide published on the Deanship of Admission and Registration Affairs' website. To maintain enrollment through direct admission, the student must achieve a cumulative GPA of no less than 4.50 out of 5 after completing the requirements of the Common First Year, in accordance with the approved study plan. In contrast, admission through the general admission track is for the Common First Year tracks or the bachelor's program in Sharia. Specialization for those admitted to the Common First Year tracks shall be determined competitively upon the completion of the Common First Year, based on specialization criteria announced at the end of each semester.

Direct admission to academic programs for academically distinguished students is exclusive to this year's graduates only. For the general admission track, there is no priority given based on the date of obtaining the high school certificate, provided that the maximum period for the high school certificate date, as mentioned in the general admission conditions, is adhered to.

A student enrolled in another university or college inside or outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not eligible to apply for undergraduate's admission, in accordance with the approved admission conditions at King Saud University.

You can view the conditions, criteria, admission mechanism, and available academic programs in the Undergraduate Admissions Guide published on the Deanship of Admission and Registration Affairs' website.

Direct admission is possible into one of the two colleges' programs available in the direct admission track for academically distinguished students. For those admitted through the general admission track, admission is competitive through specialization after completing the Common First Year for the scientific colleges track, according to the specialization criteria announced at the end of each semester for those admitted through the general admission track

The highest score obtained by the applicant within the five years prior to the application date is used, according to the validity period of the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) tests.

All Saudi students applying for admission to the University who have a high school certificate in any track (General, Computer Science and Engineering, Health and Life, Business Administration, or Sharia) or its equivalent, whether from within or outside the Kingdom, are required to take both the General Aptitude and the Academic Achievement tests, as they are part of the admission criteria for all Common First Year tracks and bachelor's degree admission programs at the University.

The score can be obtained from the National Center for Assessment (Qiyas) https://e-services.etec.gov.sa/Qiyas.TRAS.Web.Internet/ . The highest score obtained on the General Aptitude Test is used

Non-Saudi students whose mothers are Saudi nationals or mothers of Saudi children are treated as Saudis. The student enters their national ID number from their resident identity card (Iqama). If accepted, they must bring the original and copies of their resident identity card, passport, birth certificate, the mother's national ID card, and the birth certificates of the children for mothers of Saudi children.

There are no personal interviews for the general candidates in the health colleges, nursing, and applied medical sciences tracks. However, some candidates may be summoned for reasons deemed necessary by the specialized committee. If the committee finds a candidate unsuitable for their nominated track, they will be allowed to compete for their subsequent choices at the University and will be admitted based on competitive criteria with other students at the University.

Admission to King Saud University depends on several criteria with varying weights from one track or academic program (specialization) to another. These criteria and their weights are publicly announced before the admission process begins. Therefore, variations in scores on the General Aptitude and the Academic Achievement tests, in addition to the order of preferences, are important factors in admission.

The University ID card is issued during the orientation program organized by the Deanship of the Common First Year for students attending the common first year programs. For students in other programs and degree levels, it can be issued after the start of studies from the Deanship of Admission and Registration Affairs.

King Saud University does not offer bachelor's programs via distance learning or part-time formats. However, the College of Applied Studies offers paid diploma programs through distance learning. For more information, please visit the College's website at: https://cas.ksu.edu.sa/en

The University allows a limited number of outstanding diploma holders from King Saud University's Community College and College of Applied Studies to pursue bachelor's degrees in select specializations. For more information, please visit https://br.ksu.edu.sa The University also offers a paid completion program for its diploma graduates. For further details, please visit: https://brf.ksu.edu.sa

Non-Saudi residents with valid legal residency in the Kingdom may apply to bachelor's programs for a fee subject to the admission cut-off percentages. For more information, you can visit the Electronic Admissions Portal at: nsadmit.ksu.edu.sa. The University also recruits distinguished non-Saudi students residing in the Kingdom with valid legal residency, as well as international students residing abroad, to study on scholarship in limited seats and in designated programs, in accordance with the applicable regulations in Saudi universities. For more information, please visit: studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa .

Admission to bachelor's or diploma programs may not be deferred. However, applicants may reapply for admission next year.

If the student withdraws during the admission period, he/she shall be considered withdrawn from admission and may apply again during any subsequent admission cycle, as a new applicant, subject to the prevailing admission terms and conditions. If the withdrawal occurs after the commencement of studies, the student is considered withdrawn from the University and may request re-enrollment in the same college under the previous academic status, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Should two academic years pass since withdrawal, the student may reapply as a new applicant subject to the relevant policies.

For inquiries related to graduate programs, please contact the Deanship of Graduate Studies, the competent authority for graduate admissions. The Deanship's official website may be accessed for further information.

Applications begin before each semester and according to the published schedule. For information on the procedures and conditions for admitting a visiting student, please visit: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/visiting-students