Academic Rules and Regulations
The university applies the credit-hour system across all programs. The credit hour system is a flexible system that allows students to distribute the university and faculty requirements over the years of study such as extending or duration according to their needs and in line with the university and faculties rules and procedures. This system also allows students to organize their own timetable under the supervision of the teaching staff represented by the academic advisor. The credit hour is a standard unit of measure that is used to specify course load per semester in comparison to other courses. Each Credit Hour equates to either:
- one contact hour per week of theoretical lectures for sixteen weeks, or
- two or three hours of either tutorials or practical class contact per week.
To be eligible for graduation, students must complete the total number of credit hours (Compulsory, Elective, etc,) required for the relevant degree as specified in the curriculum of the relevant faculty in accordance to its rules and regulations, whereby:
- Compulsory Courses are a group of designated courses (may include courses from other faculties) that must be completed by all students as part of the graduation requirements for the chosen field of specialization.
- Elective Courses are a group of designated courses (may include specialized electives) that students can select from in order to complete the electives requirements in their program.
The study plan is composed of:
- University Requirements are a group of courses designated by the University to ensure students’
broad knowledge. They include:
- Compulsory Courses which must be completed by all university students, and
- Elective Courses which students can select from in order to complete the University Elective Courses requirements in their program.
- Faculty Requirements are group of courses designated by each Faculty which must be completed by all faculty students.
- Department Requirements are group of courses designated to cover a certain knowledge areas. They can be:
- Compulsory: courses designated by the relevant department, from courses available, and
- Electives: courses designated by the relevant faculty, from courses available.
Semester Schedules
* Fall Semester : spans over a 16-week period and starts in September.* Spring Semester : spans over a 16-week period and starts in February.
* Summer Semester : spans over an 8 week period and starts in July.
