Admission is usually competitive and based on a weighted average of high school GPA, aptitude test scores, and achievement test scores. The required weighted average often exceeds 96%, but it varies annually depending on the applicants.
(High school GPA × 0.3) + (Aptitude test score × 0.3) + (Achievement test score × 0.4)
No, there is no preparatory year. Admission is directly after high school graduation.
The number of seats varies annually depending on the college's capacity. Currently, it ranges between 150 and 185 seats per gender.
Currently, admission to the College of Medicine depends on the weighted average and the preparatory year. A personal interview may be required for admission to health colleges.
All medical courses are taught in English, so students must be proficient in English.
Yes, admission is open to all Saudi students from across the Kingdom, based on competition for available seats.
Yes, students can transfer under specific conditions set by the university and the college, which depend on seat availability.
Applications usually begin at the start of the summer semester through the university website.
Applications usually begin after the announcement of high school and standardized test results, and are submitted through the Unified Admission Portal for Saudi Universities during the summer semester.
There is usually no minimum score, but the higher your score, the greater your chances of acceptance.
Currently, admission to the College of Medicine does not depend on passing an English language test, but requirements may change in accordance with university and college policy. A high score exempts students from taking English language courses.
Yes. There are a number of seats allocated for non-Saudi students (with fees), and they are subject to specific conditions.
No, studying medicine is offered only on a full-time, on-campus basis.
No, admission is competitive and based on weighted averages, regardless of gender, but there are allocated seats for each gender.
Yes, you can change your major after completing the first year and 24 credit hours. However, this is subject to the admission requirements and GPAs for other majors, as well as seat availability.
Yes, high school diplomas from outside the Kingdom are accepted, provided they are validated by the Saudi Ministry of Education.
The results are announced through the Deanship of Admissions and Registration on the university's official website.
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