Transfer to King Abdulaziz University:
First: Transfer from Another University to King Abdulaziz University
A student may be accepted for transfer to King Abdulaziz University from another recognized university, based on the recommendation of the department and college councils and the approval of the Deanship of Graduate Studies, in accordance with the following conditions:
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The transfer student must meet the admission requirements of the program, as well as any additional conditions deemed necessary by the department.
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The student must not have been dismissed from the previous university for any reason.
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A number of credit hours previously completed by the student may be counted, provided the following conditions are met:
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a) No more than six academic semesters have passed since the student completed the equivalent courses.
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b) The courses must be relevant in content to the requirements of the program to which the student is transferring.
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c) The credited hours must not exceed 30% of the total credit hours of the new program.
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d) The student must have achieved a minimum grade of “Very Good” in the credited courses.
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e) Transferred credits will not count towards the student's cumulative GPA.
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f) Credit transfer must be approved by the department council offering the course, and also by the college council and the Deanship of Graduate Studies.
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The applicant must have successfully completed at least one semester with a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.75 out of 5, and must have passed at least 6 academic credit hours of degree-related coursework.
Application Procedure:
The transfer request must be submitted electronically via email at least one month before the start of the intended semester, and must include the following documents:
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A copy of the most recent academic qualification.
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Official academic transcript.
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Two academic recommendation letters.
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Proof of English language proficiency.
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Proof of General Aptitude Test for University Graduates.
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Proof of current enrollment at the student's present university.
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Proof of successful completion of at least one semester.
⚠️ Note: Transfer is only allowed into general academic programs. Transfer into specialized or executive programs at the university is not permitted.
Transfer Requests Should Be Sent to:
| Section | Email Address |
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| Male Students | Dgs.gapol@kau.edu.sa |
| Female Students | Dgsg.aru@kau.edu.sa |
Second: Transfer from King Abdulaziz University to Another University
According to the Unified Regulations for Graduate Studies in Saudi Universities, a student may transfer from King Abdulaziz University to another university. Each university may establish its own implementing rules in addition to Article (30) of the regulations.
In such cases, King Abdulaziz University does not play an active role in the transfer process. The university’s responsibility is limited to providing official documents as required by the receiving university.
