Prospective Students

Admission Portal for Prospective Students

Prospective Students

Welcome to the University of Jeddah. This page provides a clear path to learn about the University, admission requirements, available academic programs, and official application and admission links.

Apply through the National Unified Admission Platform Deanship of Admission and Registration

Quality Programs Modern programs in data, cybersecurity, technology, and e-learning.

Electronic Admission Applications are submitted through the National Unified Admission Platform and official channels.

Clear Requirements Admission requirements for diploma, bachelor’s, and graduate studies.

International Students Information and links for international students, scholarships, and exchange programs.

Why UJ? Admission Requirements Available Programs International Students Academic Dates Important Links

Why the University of Jeddah?

Your choice for the future

The University of Jeddah focuses on preparing students through modern academic programs and a learning environment that supports excellence, innovation, and future skills aligned with development needs and the labor market.

Labor-market-oriented programs

Modern programs and majors aligned with development needs and promising sectors.

Modern learning environment

A university environment that supports academic achievement, skills, and student activities.

Future-focused education

Quality specializations in technology, data, and artificial intelligence fields.

Admission Requirements

Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Graduate Studies

Admission Requirements

Diploma and Bachelor’s

The applicant must be a Saudi citizen, born to a Saudi mother, or a mother of a Saudi son.
The applicant must hold a high school certificate or its equivalent from inside or outside the Kingdom.
If employed by any government or private entity, the applicant must obtain approval from the employer to study.
The applicant must have the General Aptitude Test score for the humanities track, and both General Aptitude and Achievement Test scores for the scientific track.
The electronically entered data must match the original documents.
The validity period of the aptitude and achievement test scores is determined by the National Center for Assessment.
The applicant must not have been academically dismissed from the University or any other university.
The University does not accept applicants already admitted to another university, and admission is cancelled if the applicant is found to be admitted elsewhere.

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Admission Requirements

Graduate Studies

The applicant must be Saudi, or must have an official graduate scholarship if non-Saudi, in accordance with Ministry of Education regulations.
The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with a grade of at least Good from a Saudi university or another recognized university.
The applicant must have good conduct and be medically fit.
Applicants for doctoral programs must hold an academic master’s degree from a Saudi university or another recognized university.
The applicant must submit two academic recommendations from professors who have previously taught them.
The applicant must obtain at least 60 in the General Aptitude Test for University Graduates.
If employed, the applicant must provide employer approval for programs offered during official working hours.
The academic department may add further conditions according to the nature of the program, in coordination with the Deanship of Graduate Studies and International Cooperation.
Full-time study is required for doctoral programs.

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Available Programs

Quality Programs

The University of Jeddah offers a range of quality programs designed to prepare qualified graduates in technical and future-oriented fields. Programs can be explored through the University and college official links.

International Students

Scholarships and Student Exchange

The University of Jeddah attracts outstanding international students and supports scholarship and international student exchange initiatives, enhancing the quality of education and the international dimension of academic programs.

More about International Students

International Students at the University of Jeddah

Important Academic Dates

Second Semester 1447 AH / 2026

This section highlights key dates published in the University Academic Calendar for the second semester of academic year 1447 AH. Students should refer to the official academic calendar page for any updates.

Registration Period

Registration period for students and academic advisors before the beginning of the semester.

11/01/2026 - 17/01/2026

Start of the Second Semester

The start of the second semester for academic year 1447 AH.

18/01/2026

Course Withdrawal

Course withdrawal period through electronic services according to the academic calendar.

08/02/2026 - 12/03/2026

Eid Al-Fitr Break

The break starts at the end of Thursday’s working day, with study resuming according to the academic calendar.

05/03/2026 - 28/03/2026

Final Exams Begin

Final exams period for the second semester.

02/06/2026 - 18/06/2026

End-of-Year Break Begins

The beginning of the end-of-year break for academic year 1447 AH, at the end of Thursday’s working day.

25/06/2026

Follow the Academic Calendar

Prospective students are advised to follow the academic calendar regularly after admission to keep track of study start dates, registration, add/drop periods, exams, and official holidays.

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Important Links for Prospective Students

Official Sources

National Unified Admission Platform

The official channel for applying to bachelor’s programs through the unified admission portal.

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Deanship of Admission and Registration

Admission and registration dates, academic calendar, and admission guides.

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Diploma Application

Application link for diploma programs through the officially approved channels.

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Graduate Studies Application

Application link for graduate programs at the University of Jeddah.

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International Students

Scholarships and student exchange programs for international students.

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Academic Calendar

Follow important academic dates, including semester start dates, holidays, and examinations.

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Academic Programs

Explore academic programs and specializations at the University of Jeddah.

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