Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Will the college of Medicine have dentistry as a major?
No.
What are the majors in the College of Engineering?
Mechanical engineering, with concentrations in: -Aerospace Engineering -Industrial Engineering -Electrical engineering -Chemical Engineering
What are the majors in the College of Business?
Business Administration, with concentrations in: -Marketing -Finance -Project Management -Technology and Entrepreneurship
Can students who finished a diploma from technical colleges apply to Alfaisal University or the UPP?
They can apply like other students. Based on their scores on the TOEFL, Qudurat and/or Tahsili, in addition to academic achievement, it can be decided whether they can join the UPP or go directly to Alfaisal University. However, transferring technical college course credits to Alfaisal University is very limited due to the different nature of the programs.
Can students who finished industrial high school apply to Alfaisal University or the UPP?
In general, no. However, if a student satisfies all other admissions requirements, he can submit a request to the Alfaisal University Office of Admission for consideration, with all supporting documents.
Can students who graduated from a commercial high school apply to Alfaisal University or the UPP?
In general, no. However, if a student satisfies all other admission requirements, he can submit a request to the Alfaisal University Office of Admission for consideration, with all supporting documents.
Can students who finished high school in the literature track apply to Alfaisal University or the UPP?
If they satisfy admissions requirements based on their scores in high school, TOEFL, Qudurat and/or Tahsili, they can apply to the UPP or to Alfaisal. Admission is subject to college approval.
Can students who studied in national educational systems of their own countries apply to Alfaisal University or the UPP?
Yes. If they satisfy admission requirements based on their scores in high school, TOEFL, Qudurat and/or Tahsili, they can apply to UPP or to Alfaisal.
Is there a certain age for applicants that they should not exceed when applying?
No, there is no certain upper limit age for a student to apply to Alfaisal. However, applicant grades on TOEFL, Qudurat and/or Tahsili (or equivalents) must not be older than two years.
Will Alfasail University accept students who finish the UPP but did not take the Qudurat or Tahsili or both?
No.
Is there an equalization system for students who finished some credit hours in other universities?
In general, yes, based on course descriptions, how they match with Alfaisal standards, and the type of university/college attended.
When will the University’s dormitory be ready?
There are no immediate plans for a dormitory. It is, however, in the university’s long term plans.
When will Alfaisal University start accepting female students?
Within two years, hopefully.
When a student is at Alfaisal University, can he add and drop subjects?
Yes, students can add and drop classes up to the fourth week of the semester (see the academic calendar for details).
Can students who finished the national (Saudi) high school system, by taking it at night, be accepted into Alfaisal University or UPP?
Yes. If they satisfy admission requirements based on their scores in high school, TOEFL, Qudurat and/or Tahsili, they can apply to UPP or to Alfaisal.
When will Alfaisal University offer a Master’s degree program?
Alfaisal will be offering the MBA, EMBA, Master’s, and PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Radiology and Imaging Sciences. More information can be obtained from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies.