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## Application Period for Admission to Academic Graduate Programs for the First Semester of the Academic Year 1448 AH : Academic Programs (Master’s – PhD): From Wednesday, 06 Shawwal 1447 AH (25 March 2026) to Sunday, 02 Dhu al-Qi'dah 1447 AH (19 April 2026)
## Admission to postgraduate studies
King Abdulaziz University places great emphasis on advancing its graduate studies system, aiming to prepare distinguished research and academic cadres that meet national development needs and align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The university offers a wide range of master's and doctoral programs across various scientific and humanities disciplines, within an academic environment that fosters research, innovation, and creativity.
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[#### Transfer to King Abdulaziz University](https://kau.edu.sa/page/page-under-development)
Students accepted at another recognized university may transfer to King Abdulaziz University upon the recommendation of the department and college councils and with the approval of the Graduate Studies Deanship Council.
[Find out more](https://kau.edu.sa/en/page/transfer-from-another-university-to-king-abdulaziz-university)
[#### Transfer from One Program to Another within the University](https://kau.edu.sa/page/page-under-development)
Students may transfer from one college to another upon the recommendation of the receiving department council and the approval of the Graduate Studies Deanship Council.
[Find out more](https://kau.edu.sa/en/page/internal-transfer-within-university)
[#### Visiting Student Study](https://kau.edu.sa/en/page/visiting-student-study)
Graduate students enrolled at other universities, inside or outside the Kingdom, may register at King Abdulaziz University as visiting students for one or more semesters.
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### To communicate with the Deanship of Graduate Studies
If you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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8001169528
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