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Programmes

Certificates, diplomas and bachelor's degrees across eight faculties.

Programmes of study

37 programmes at three award levels.

Every programme belongs to a faculty and is taught by one of its departments. A certificate takes one year, a diploma two and a bachelor's degree three.

Bachelor's degrees
22
Diplomas
13
Certificates
2
Faculties
8

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Award levels

Three levels of study

The academic year has two semesters. A full-time student takes about 15 credit hours each semester.

Certificate

1 year

An introduction to a field, or preparation for further study.

Semesters
2
Credit hours
30

Diploma

2 years

Applied training for professional work, with a route into a bachelor's degree.

Semesters
4
Credit hours
60

Bachelor's

3 years

A full degree, ending with a supervised final-year project.

Semesters
6
Credit hours
90
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Curriculum

What a programme is made of.

Each programme has a published curriculum listing the courses for every semester and the credits each one carries.

  • Core courses required by the programme
  • Elective courses chosen with your advisor
  • University requirements: English, Arabic, Islamic studies and computer skills
  • A supervised final-year project or placement
Assessment and grading

Progression

One award leads to the next

Credits earned at one level are recognised at the level above, in the same field.

  1. 01

    Certificate

    One year. Builds the foundation and study skills for a field.

  2. 02

    Diploma

    Two years. Certificate holders in the same field may enter the second year.

  3. 03

    Bachelor's degree

    Three years. Diploma holders in the same field may enter the second year.

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Graduation

An award conferred by the university.

Students who complete the required credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above are presented for graduation by their faculty.

Entry requirements

FAQ

Questions about programmes

Admissions Office

Saturday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

0905265390admissions@uns.edu.so

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