Admission Requirements - Riyadh Elm University

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Undergraduate Programs
General Admission Requirements Additional Terms
Freshmen
  1. The applicant must achieve a high school certificate from a Saudi school or an equalized one.
  2. The applicant must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action.
  3. The applicant should practice good manners and right conduct.
  4. The applicant must be medically fit.
  5. Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  6. Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement Tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (80%), distributed as following:
  • 30 % High School
  • 30 % Qudrat
  • 40 % Tahsili and the Tahsili test grade must not be less than 70.
Transfer Student
  1. The student should have been enrolled at a college or a university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  2. The student must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action, if proven otherwise, the student’s transfer will be cancelled
  3. The student’s GPA must not be less than 3.75 out of 5 or 2.75 out of 4.
  4. The number of units required for graduation after transferring should be a minimum of 60% of the program’s units.
  5. Once the student enrolled in the system and accepted the equivalent courses, he/she can not re-apply for an equalization form.
  6. Courses with grades less than (70% = C), or ”Pass“ with no score are not qualified for equalization.
  7. Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  8. Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.
General Admission Requirements Additional Terms
Freshmen
  • The applicant must achieve a high school certificate from a Saudi school or an equalized one.
  • The applicant must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action.
  • The applicant should practice good manners and right conduct.
  • The applicant must be medically fit.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (70%), distributed as following:
  • 30 % High School
  • 30 % Qudrat
  • 40 % Tahsili
Transfer Student
  • The student should have been enrolled at a college or a university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The student must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action, if proven otherwise, the student’s transfer will be cancelled
  • The student’s GPA must not be less than 3.75 out of 5 or 2.75 out of 4.
  • The number of units required for graduation after transferring should be a minimum of 60% of the program’s units.
  • Once the student enrolled in the system and accepted the equivalent courses, he/she can not re-apply for an equalization form.
  • Courses with grades less than (70% = C), or ”Pass“ with no score are not qualified for equalization.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students
Bridging program student
  • The applicant should have been studied at a college or university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The applicant should have a Scientific High School degree.
  • The applicant must have scored the required grade in  one of the English language aptitude tests (TOEFL- IELTS -STEP) during the last 4 years.
  • The applicant must have a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • The applicant should be a full time student during the entire program.
  • The applicant’s diploma GPA or degree should not be less than “good” or equivalent.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 Required grades in English language aptitude exams:
  • TOFEL PBT / 425
  • TOFEL CBT / 113
  • TOFEL IBT / 30
  • ILETS / 3.5
  • STEP / 67
General Admission Requirements Additional Terms
Freshmen
  • The applicant must achieve a high school certificate from a Saudi school or an equalized one.
  • The applicant must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action.
  • The applicant should practice good manners and right conduct.
  • The applicant must be medically fit.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (65%), distributed as following:
  • 30% High School
  • 30% Qudrat
  • 40% Tahsili
Transfer Student
  • The student should have been enrolled at a college or a university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The student must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action, if proven otherwise, the student’s transfer will be cancelled
  • The student’s GPA must not be less than 3.75 out of 5 or 2.75 out of 4.
  • The number of units required for graduation after transferring should be a minimum of 60% of the program’s units.
  • Once the student enrolled in the system and accepted the equivalent courses, he/she can not re-apply for an equalization form.
  • Courses with grades less than (70% = C), or ”Pass“ with no score are not qualified for equalization.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.
Bridging program student
  • The applicant should have been studied at a college or university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The applicant should have a Scientific High School degree.
  • The applicant must have scored the required grade in  one of the English language aptitude tests (TOEFL- IELTS -STEP) during the last 4 years.
  • The applicant must have a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • The applicant should be a full time student during the entire program.
  • The applicant’s diploma GPA or degree should not be less than “good” or equivalent.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 Required grades in English language aptitude Exams:
  • TOFEL PBT / 425
  • TOFEL CBT / 113
  • TOFEL IBT / 30
  • ILETS / 3.5
  • STEP / 67
General Admission Requirements Additional Terms
Freshmen
  • The applicant must achieve a high school certificate from a Saudi school or an equalized one.
  • The applicant must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action.
  • The applicant should practice good manners and right conduct.
  • The applicant must be medically fit.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (70%), distributed as following:
  • 30 % High School
  • 30 % Qudrat
  • 40 % Tahsili
Transfer Student
  • The student should have been enrolled at a college or a university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The student must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action, if proven otherwise, the student’s transfer will be cancelled
  • The student’s GPA must not be less than 3.75 out of 5 or 2.75 out of 4.
  • The number of units required for graduation after transferring should be a minimum of 60% of the program’s units.
  • Once the student enrolled in the system and accepted the equivalent courses, he/she can not re-apply for an equalization form.
  • Courses with grades less than (70% = C), or ”Pass“ with no score are not qualified for equalization.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students
Bridging program student
  • The applicant should have been studied at a college or university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The applicant should have a Scientific High School degree.
  • The applicant must have scored the required grade in  one of the English language aptitude tests (TOEFL- IELTS -STEP) during the last 4 years.
  • The applicant must have a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • The applicant should be a full time student during the entire program.
  • The applicant’s diploma GPA or degree should not be less than “good” or equivalent.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 Required grades in English language aptitude exams:
  • TOFEL PBT / 425
  • TOFEL CBT / 113
  • TOFEL IBT / 30
  • ILETS / 3.5
  • STEP / 67
General Admission Requirements Additional Terms
Freshmen
  • The applicant must achieve a high school certificate from a Saudi school or an equalized one.
  • The applicant must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action.
  • The applicant should practice good manners and right conduct.
  • The applicant must be medically fit.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (70%), distributed as following:
  • 30 % High School
  • 30 % Qudrat
  • 40 % Tahsili
Transfer Student
  • The student should have been enrolled at a college or a university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The student must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action, if proven otherwise, the student’s transfer will be cancelled
  • The student’s GPA must not be less than 3.75 out of 5 or 2.75 out of 4.
  • The number of units required for graduation after transferring should be a minimum of 60% of the program’s units.
  • Once the student enrolled in the system and accepted the equivalent courses, he/she can not re-apply for an equalization form.
  • Courses with grades less than (70% = C), or ”Pass“ with no score are not qualified for equalization.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students
Bridging program student
  • The applicant should have been studied at a college or university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The applicant should have a Scientific High School degree.
  • The applicant must have scored the required grade in  one of the English language aptitude tests (TOEFL- IELTS -STEP) during the last 4 years.
  • The applicant must have a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • The applicant should be a full time student during the entire program.
  • The applicant’s diploma GPA or degree should not be less than “good” or equivalent.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 Required grades in English language aptitude exams:
  • TOFEL PBT / 425
  • TOFEL CBT / 113
  • TOFEL IBT / 30
  • ILETS / 3.5
  • STEP / 67
General Admission Requirements Additional Terms
Freshmen
  • The applicant must achieve a high school certificate from a Saudi school or an equalized one.
  • The applicant must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action.
  • The applicant should practice good manners and right conduct.
  • The applicant must be medically fit.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (65%), distributed as following:
  • 30% High School
  • 30% Qudrat
  • 40% Tahsili
Transfer Student
  • The student should have been enrolled at a college or a university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The student must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action, if proven otherwise, the student’s transfer will be cancelled
  • The student’s GPA must not be less than 3.75 out of 5 or 2.75 out of 4.
  • The number of units required for graduation after transferring should be a minimum of 60% of the program’s units.
  • Once the student enrolled in the system and accepted the equivalent courses, he/she can not re-apply for an equalization form.
  • Courses with grades less than (70% = C), or ”Pass“ with no score are not qualified for equalization.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.
Bridging program student
  • The applicant should have been studied at a college or university that is recognized by the Ministry of Education
  • The applicant should have a Scientific High School degree.
  • The applicant must have scored the required grade in  one of the English language aptitude tests (TOEFL- IELTS -STEP) during the last 4 years.
  • The applicant must have a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • The applicant should be a full time student during the entire program.
  • The applicant’s diploma GPA or degree should not be less than “good” or equivalent.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying nonrefundable equalization fees = 500 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.		 Required grades in English language aptitude exams:
  • TOFEL PBT / 425
  • TOFEL CBT / 113
  • TOFEL IBT / 30
  • ILETS / 3.5
  • STEP / 67
A student who has a Bachelor degree or equivalent, can apply for bachelor degree programs at REU based on the following conditions, including the equivalent courses:
  • The applicant must have graduated from a recognized college/ university.
  • The applicant must have a scientiIic high school certiIicate from a Saudi school or equivalent.
  • The applicant‘s GPA must not be less than 4 out of 5 or 3 out of 4 for the Dentistry, and 3.75 out of 5 or 2.75 out of 4 for the other programs.
An Applicant who exceeded 5 years or more since he/she graduated from the high school can apply for an admission at REU based on the following conditions:
  • The applicant must have a high school certiIicate from a Saudi school or equivalent.
  • The applicant must not be registered or dismissed for any disciplinary action.
  • The applicant should practice good manners and right conduct.
  • The applicant must be medically fit.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees = 2000 SAR.
  • Paying tuition fees.

15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.

Meeting the specified terms for each program.
Program Additional Terms
Bachelor of Dental Surgery The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (80%), distributed as following:
  • 30 % High School
  • 30 % Qudrat
  • 40 % Tahsili and the Tahsili test grade must not be less than 70.
Program Additional Terms
Bachelor of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) Bachelor of Computer Science The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (70%), distributed as following:
  • 30 % High School
  • 30 % Qudrat
  • 40 % Tahsili
Program Additional Terms
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Dental Assisting Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Health Services and Hospital Management The cumulative percentage of the General Aptitude and Academic Achievement tests (Qudrat and Tahsili) should not be less than (65%), distributed as following:
  • 30 % High School
  • 30 % Qudrat
  • 40 % Tahsili
Attaching the Required Documents:
  • Writing a declaration letter to the Deanship of Admission and Registration clarifying the reason/s for not continuing the bachelor degree after high school.
  • An updated C.V.
  • High School CertiIicate / Qudrat and Tahsili Grades / Other Courses, Workshops, or Diploma CertiIicates.

1. A student of REU who plans to study as a visiting student in another university:

Policies:

  • The university must be accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Education.
  • The courses to be studied should be equivalent to the requirements of graduation in REU.
  • The equated courses are encoded as (خ )on a visiting student‘s transcript, and it is not counted in his/her GPA.
  • Courses with grades less than (70% = C), or ”Pass“ with no score are not qualified for equalization.
  • The maximum total of the credit hours to be counted for a visiting student is 20% from
    the total graduation credit hours in REU.
  • The visiting student are allowed to study as a ”visitor“ for 2 semesters maximum.

Studying Procedures and Courses Equalization for a Visiting Student:

  • The student should apply a request including courses descriptions to the Deanship of Admission and Registration, asking to study in another university as a visitor.
  • The Equalization Committee at the student‘s department college will review the request and inform the student whether it is accepted or rejected.
  • Once the request is approved, REU‘s Deanship of Admission and Registration is going to contact the Deanship of Admission and Registration of the other university.
  • Once the student Iinish his/her courses as a visiting student, he/she is asked to provide a copy of the results to REU‘s Deanship of Admission and Registration in 2 weeks maximum from the beginning of the new semester.

2. A student from another university who plans to study as a visiting student in REU:

  • The student should provide REU‘s Deanship of Admission and Registration with an approval letter including courses titles from his/her college or university.
  • Copy of the National ID/Iqama.
  • Filling the application.
Postgraduate Studies
Admission Terms and Conditions Requirements
Master of Science in Dentistry and Competency Certificate in Dental Specialties
  • The applicant must have a Bachelor Dentistry degree from a recognized college/ university.
  • The applicant must have finished the internship requirements.
  • The applicant must have scored the required grade in  one of the English language aptitude tests (TOEFL- IELTS -STEP).
  • The applicant must have a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • The applicant must pass the personal interview and any other competitive tests.
  • A letter of consent must be given from the employer if the applicant is an employee.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.
  • Copy of the Bachelor degree.
  • Copy of the internship Certificate.
  • An official Transcript.
  • Saudi Dental Licensure Examination Certificate SPLE.
  • An updated C.V.
  • Copy of a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • Copy of the national ID/Iqama.
  • 2 copies of the passport.
  • 3 Recommendation letters.
  • A supporting statement letter (less than 300 words) showing the objective and the previous  practical experience.
Master Degree in Science in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharm D
  • The applicant must have a Bachelor Pharmacy degree from a recognized college/ university.
  • The applicant must have finished the internship requirements.
  • The applicant must have scored the required grade in  one of the English language aptitude tests (TOEFL- IELTS -STEP).
  • The applicant must have a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • The applicant must pass the personal interview and any other competitive tests.
  • A letter of consent must be given from the employer if the applicant is an employee.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.
  • Copy of the Bachelor degree.
  • Copy of the internship Certificate.
  • An official Transcript.
  • Saudi Dental Licensure Examination Certificate SPLE.
  • An updated C.V.
  • Copy of a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • Copy of the national ID/Iqama.
  • 2 copies of the passport.
  • 3 recommendation letters.
  • A supporting statement letter (less than 300 words) showing the objective and the previous  practical experience.
Higher Diploma in Implant Dentistry
  • The applicant must have a Bachelor Dentistry degree from a recognized college/ university.
  • The applicant must have finished the internship requirements.
  • The applicant must have scored the required grade in  one of the English language aptitude tests (TOEFL- IELTS -STEP).
  • The applicant must have a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • The applicant must pass the personal interview and any other competitive tests.
  • A letter of consent must be given from the employer if the applicant is an employee.
  • Paying nonrefundable registration fees.
  • Paying tuition fees.
15% VAT tax is added for non-Saudi students.
  • Copy of the Bachelor degree.
  • Copy of the internship Certificate.
  • An official Transcript.
  • Saudi Dental Licensure Examination Certificate SPLE.
  • An updated C.V.
  • Copy of a valid classification certificate from The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • Copy of the national ID/Iqama.
  • 2 copies of the passport.
  • 3 recommendation letters.
  • A supporting statement letter (less than 300 words) showing the objective and the previous  practical experience.
Saudi Board Applying for the Saudi Board is done through The Saudi Commission Health Specialties Office under their Admission policies with choosing REU as an accredited training center.