Future Students
Your first step toward the University of Jeddah — this page offers a structured path for students seeking admission, presenting admission requirements, academic programs, official application channels, and key links that help applicants make informed, reliable decisions.
Academic Excellence in Numbers
Academic indicators reflecting program diversity, accreditation level, faculty capability, and how outcomes connect to the labor market and student experience.
The Admission Journey at the University of Jeddah
The prospective student journey begins with exploring suitable programs, reviewing admission requirements, applying through official channels, and following the academic calendar after admission results are announced.
Modern academic tracks aligned with labor-market needs and future sectors.
Apply and follow up through the official accredited admission platforms.
Admission requirements for bachelor, diploma, and postgraduate programs.
Direct links to admission, academic programs, the calendar, and international students.
Why the University of Jeddah?
The University of Jeddah focuses on building a modern educational experience combining program quality, skills development, and alignment with national development and labor-market needs.
Majors and learning tracks addressing promising sectors and supporting graduate readiness.
A university ecosystem supporting academic achievement, student activities, and personal and professional skills development.
A focus on technology, data, innovation, and the skills students need in modern work environments.
Next-Generation Majors Start at the University of Jeddah
Anticipating labor-market needs and Saudi Vision 2030 targets, the University of Jeddah offers specialized programs in artificial intelligence and logistics, graduating professionals ready to lead the Kingdom's fastest-growing sectors.
Specialized programs preparing students in machine learning, data science, and computer vision, with applied curricula directly tied to the Kingdom's technology sector — graduating national talent to lead digital transformation.
From the heart of Jeddah — the Kingdom's logistics gateway and home to one of the region's largest ports — the university offers programs preparing specialists in supply chains, transport, and warehousing, supporting the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for diploma, bachelor, and postgraduate programs at the University of Jeddah.
- The applicant must be a Saudi national, born to a Saudi mother, or the mother of a Saudi child.
- Must hold a high school certificate or its equivalent from inside or outside the Kingdom.
- Must obtain their employer’s approval to study if employed by a government or private entity.
- Must have a General Aptitude Test score for the humanities track, and both General Aptitude and Achievement Test scores for the science track.
- Electronically entered data must match the original documents.
- Must not have been academically dismissed from the university or any other university.
- The university does not accept students already admitted to another university; admission is revoked for anyone found admitted to another institution.
- The applicant must be Saudi, or hold an official postgraduate scholarship if non-Saudi, per applicable regulations.
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree with a grade of at least Good from a Saudi or other recognized university.
- Must be of good conduct and medically fit.
- Must provide two academic recommendations from professors who previously taught them.
- Must score at least 60 on the Postgraduate General Aptitude Test.
- Employed applicants must provide employer approval for programs offered during official working hours.
- Academic departments may add further requirements per program nature, in coordination with the Deanship of Graduate Studies and International Cooperation.
Academic Programs
Prospective students can browse available academic programs and majors through the university’s official links; reviewing each program’s requirements before applying is essential.
Which program fits you?
Three quick choices narrow the search, then twelve short questions about your interests and study style, to shortlist the programs closest to you out of 104 academic programs at the University of Jeddah
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Before you start
International Students
Scholarships and international student exchange at the University of Jeddah.
The University of Jeddah attracts outstanding international students and supports scholarship and international exchange initiatives, strengthening the international dimension of its academic programs and learning experience.
Key Academic Dates
This section highlights the key academic dates published in the university calendar for the summer term of academic year 1448 / 2026; please check the university calendar page for any later updates.
Final registration period for the summer term before classes begin.
Start of the summer term for academic year 1447 AH per the published university calendar.
Midterm examination period for the summer term.
Alternative midterm exam dates for students.
Final examination period for the summer term.
Alternative final exam dates for students.
Start of the first term of academic year 1448 AH.
Graduation document collection date for the summer term.
After admission, students are advised to regularly check the university calendar for class start dates, registration, exams, alternative exams, and document collection.
Important Links for Prospective Students
Official links for quick access to admission, academic programs, diplomas, postgraduate studies, international students, and the university calendar.
The official channel for applying to bachelor programs via the unified admission portal.
Admission and registration dates, the academic calendar, and admission guides.
Application link for diploma programs via the official accredited channels.
Application link for postgraduate programs at the University of Jeddah.
Scholarships and student exchange for international students.
Track term start dates, holidays, exams, and registration dates.
Browse the academic programs and majors available at the University of Jeddah.
Distinctive programs supporting diverse educational and professional pathways for prospective students.
Talk to Us
Official channels for your questions before and during application — choose what suits you best.
The University of Jeddah’s official beneficiary service platform — submit inquiries and track them online.
Ready answers to the most common questions about admission, registration, and academic programs.
Fast, direct contact with the beneficiary service team via the university’s official WhatsApp.
Before applying, make sure to review admission requirements, choose the right program, follow announced dates, and use official links only to ensure data accuracy and a sound admission process.
