To view the admission and transfer requirements for the Bachelor of Software Engineering program
Admission Requirements
- Admission Process:
The Deanship of Admission and Registration is responsible for the admission process. Applications are submitted online, and admission criteria are determined by the Deanship annually. - General Admission Requirements:
- The applicant must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, either from within the Kingdom or abroad.
- The high school diploma must not be older than five years (exceptions can be made by the University President).
- The applicant must be of good conduct and medically fit.
- The applicant must successfully pass any required test or interview determined by the University Council.
- Approval from the employer is required if the applicant works in a governmental or private organization.
- Fulfill any additional requirements set by the University Council and announced during the application process.
- The applicant must not have been expelled from Jouf University or any other university for disciplinary or academic reasons.
- Holders of a bachelor's degree cannot enroll for another bachelor's degree unless an exception is granted by the University President.
- Students enrolled in another university program cannot be accepted for simultaneous enrollment at Jouf University
Transfer Policy
| Transfer Type | Gender | Minimum GPA | Available Seats |
| Internal Transfer | Male | 4 | 10 |
| Female | 4 | 10 | |
| External Transfer | Male | 4 | 5 |
| Female | 4 | 5 |
Study Requirements
- Study System:
- Based on the regular attendance system.
- The academic year consists of two semesters, with an additional summer semester if applicable.
- Academic Semesters:
- Regular Semester: Lasts no less than 18 weeks, including registration and final examinations.
- Summer Semester: Lasts no more than 10 weeks, excluding registration and examinations, with instructional time for each course doubled.
- Study Levels:
- Represents the academic progression stage.
- A minimum of 8 levels is required for graduation, depending on the approved study plan.
- Course Requirements:
- Each course is assigned a specific level within the study plan.
- Courses include a unique code, name, and detailed description, and some courses may have prerequisites or co-requisites.
- Credit Units:
- One weekly theoretical lecture lasting at least 50 minutes.
- One weekly practical session lasting at least 100 minutes.
Study Duration
- To obtain a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, the student must complete 137 credit hours successfully.
- The degree is expected to be completed within four years.