​​​​​​Master and Higher Diploma Admission Gate Timeline, Terms & Conditions for AY 2026 - 2027

1. College of Medicine

• Master in Medical Education (MME):

• Bachelor Degree obtained from an accredited university in Medicine, Dentistry, and Applied Medical Sciences, nursing and other allied medical specialties
• The Program is available in (Riyadh)

2. College of Public Health and Health Informatics

• Master Program: Health Informatics:

• Bachelor Degree obtained from an accredited university in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences, Health Systems Management, Information Management, Computer Science, or Information Technology
• The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.75 out of 5.00 or its equivalent for graduates in information science and health sciences (dentistry, pharmacy, applied health sciences). The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.25 out of 5.00 or its equivalent for holders of a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree
• The Program is available in (Riyadh)



• Master of Public Health in Health Systems Management:

• Bachelor Degree obtained from an accredited university in Public Health, Health Administration, Hospital Management, Health Economics, Applied Medical Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry or Business Administration
• The Program is available in (Riyadh)



• Master of Epidemiology and Biostatistics:

• Bachelor Degree obtained from an accredited university in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Doctor of Pharmacy, Public Health and Applied Medical Sciences related disciplines, or Bachelor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and graduates of colleges of health sciences
• The Program is available in (Riyadh)



• Master of Public Health:

• Bachelor Degree obtained from an accredited university in Medicine, Medicine, Dental Studies, Pharmacy, Applied Medical Sciences, Nursing and Therapy, Statistics
• The Program is available in (Riyadh)



• Higher Diploma in Executive Health Leadership:

• The applicant must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in the following majors: Public Health, Health Administration, Hospital Management, Health Economics, Business Administration, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry or any other health specialty
• The applicant must have at least two (2) years of experience in a leadership position and should submit letter of appointment in the position
• Employer approval is not required
• Commitment to pay the Higher Diploma Program fees on the specified period
• The study fees are fifty thousand Saudi riyals (50,000 SAR)
• The program is only available in (Riyadh)



• Higher Diploma in Family Safeguarding Program:

• The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in one of the health disciplines, humanities: psychology, sociology, social work, or educational or legal disciplines
• The applicant must be fluent in Arabic language (language of diploma program), including written and communication
• Employer approval is not required
• The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.5 out of 5 or 2.5 out of 4
• Commitment to pay the Higher Diploma Program fees on the specified period
• The study fees are twenty thousand Saudi riyals (20,000 SAR)
• The program is only available in (Riyadh)

3. College of Pharmacy

• MSc in Drug Discovery and Development:

• Applicant must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, health Specialties, or related basic sciences from a Saudi university or any other accredited university
• GPA should not be less than 3.75 out of 5
• The Program is available in (Riyadh)



• Master of Science in Nano-Pharmaceutical Sciences:

• Applicant must have a PharmD or bachelor's degree in health Specialties from an accredited university
• GPA should not be less than 3.75 out of 5
• Applicant should have a record of good conduct and be medically fit
• The Program is available in (Riyadh)

4. College of Applied Medical Sciences

• Executive Master in Industrial and Radiation Substance Hazard:

• The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a specialty related to the objectives of the program (engineering, physics, chemistry, health sciences, military sciences, and related specializations)
• Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of practical experience in a related field and are required to submit an official letter of appointment confirming their professional experience
• The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.5 out of 5
• The program is only available in (Riyadh)

5. College of Science and Health Professions

• Master of Biotechnology:

• The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Biotechnology or a related field, including Biosciences, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, medical sciences, pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, health Specialties, or any scientific field related to biotechnology
• GPA should not be less than 3.75 out of 5
• The program is only available in (Riyadh)

6. College of Nursing

• Master of Science in Nursing- Midwifery:

• The applicant must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Nursing or Midwifery
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of midwifery experience to apply for the Master of Nursing program in Midwifery and are required to submit an official letter of appointment confirming their professional experience
• The applicant must have a valid nursing license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
• The applicant must be medically fit (free from disabilities that may interfere with the performance of the profession)
• The Program is available in (Riyadh - Jeddah) Female only

Admission Dates

• Admission Gate will be opened Monday 15 Dec 2025 till Wednesday 01 April 2026
• Submit your application throughKSAU Admissions Gate

Admission Requirements

• Saudi nationality
• GPA should not be less than 3.50 / 5.00 or equivalent for graduates of the College of Medicine and Dentistry. The GPA remaining applicants for other health specialties should not be less than 3.75 / 5.00 or equivalent
• The applicant must have obtained the required score in the English language test as shown in the following table:



Programs	IELTS	TOFEL (IBT)	TOFEL (PBT)	STEP
Master of Medical Education	6.5	86	550	92
Master of Health Informatics	6	61	500	83
Master of Health Systems Management	6	61	500	83
Master of Epidemiology and Biostatistics	6	61	500	83
Master of Public Health	6	61	500	83
Higher Diploma in Executive Health Leadership	6	61	500	83
Master of Drug Discovery and Development	6	61	500	83
Executive Master in Hazards of Industrial and Radiological Substances	6	61	500	83
Master of Science in Nursing-Midwifery	6	70	500	83
Master of Science in Nano-Pharmaceutical Sciences	6	61	500	83
Master of Biotechnology	6	61	500	83
​Higher Diploma in in Renal Dialysis Nursing	​5.5	60​	​497	75​



• Approval of the employer to study for two academic years for the Master's programs and one year for Higher Diploma
• Fill the application form on the website
• Passing the personal interview
• Passing the College Admission Test (if it is requested)
• Admission is based on a ranking system according to GPA, availability of seats, and personal interview
• Applicants must follow the nomination results until the end of the acceptance period, through the application portal link on the account of the Deanship of Admission and Registration on X
• For Master of midwifery the applicant must have at least one (1) year of experience in Midwifery and must have a valid nursing license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
• For higher diploma in Executive Health Leadership The applicant must have at least two (2) years of experience in a leadership position and should submit letter of appointment in the position
• For Executive Master in Industrial and Radiation Substance Hazard The applicant must have at least two (2) years of practical experience in a related field is required

Required Documents

1. A certified copy of the bachelor's degree certificate or graduation document
2. If the degree was obtained from outside the Kingdom, it must be certified by the official authorities designated for that, along with a copy of the equivalence letter issued by the Ministry of Education
3. A certified copy of the academic transcript
4. Written approval from the employer for a two-year academic study leave for the master's programs and one year for Higher Diploma
5. A copy of the curriculum vitae (CV)
6. Two recent letters of recommendation
7. A copy of the English language proficiency test certificate
8. For higher diploma in Executive Health Leadership two (2) years of experience in a leadership position letter
9. For Master of Science in Nursing- Midwifery and Higher Diploma in Renal Dialysis Nursing ,the applicant must have a valid nursing license from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
10. For Master of Science in Nursing- Midwifery Official letter confirming at least 1 year of professional experience in midwifery
11. For the Executive Master in Industrial and Radiation Substance Hazard Work Experience Letter – Confirms at least 2 years of practical experience in a related field

Last modified: 11/12/2025 - 01:27 PM Saudi Arabia time