President of Umm Al-Qura University Dr. Bakri bin M'atooq bin Bakri Assas reviewed the stages achieved by the admission committees during his meeting with the UQU Vice President for Educational Affairs Dr. Abdul-Aziz bin Rashad Al-Sorouji and the Dean of Admission and Registration Dr. Hashim Al-Samadani. The meeting took place at his office at the university campus in Abdyia today Tuesday Shawal 24, 1438 H. 

President of Umm Al-Qura University Dr. Bakri bin M'atooq bin Bakri Assas revealed that admission results for the candidates applied for the academic year 1438/1439 H through the unified admission portal at the university main campus in Makkah as well as its branches in Jamoum, Al-Lith, Al-Qunfudhah and Adhm, will declared in the period from Dhul-Qe'dah 1-4, 1438 H via text messages to be sent to the male and female applicants.    

He said that admission this year takes place through several electronic stages starting from data registry until completing admission process adding that some colleges will start direct admission this year including; theoretical colleges, preparatory year program with its administrative, scientific and medical tracks, diploma programs of the community college and community service and continuing education. He went on to add with its more than 199 academic departments, UQU offers over 225 academic fields in line with labor market requirements and the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision, wishing all success to all applicants.     

For his part, Dean of Admission and Registration Dr. Hashim Al-Samadani said that admission stage for the academic year 1438 H has completed and that they have received 31 thousand e-applications and 5200 thousand scholarship applications. "This stage is dedicated for submitting applications and selecting specialization, while in the second stage the applicants will be interviewed as stipulated in the period from Shawal 15 to 19, 1438 H. After that, results will be announced and nominations will be confirmed by the applicants via the admission portal  from Dhul-Qe'dah 1-5, 1438 H", Dr. Al-Samadani expounded noting that applicants admitted for the preparatory year will sit for a placement test from Dhul-Qe'dah 21 to 23, 1438 H.    

In addition, Dr. Al-Samadani stressed, “After that, non-admitted applicants will have another opportunity to apply through the preparatory and qualification year evening program from  Dhul-Qe'dah 14 to 21, 1438H. Later, results will be announced and nomination for  specializations will be confirmed from Dhul-Qe'dah 28 until Dhul-Hijjah 4, 1438 H .” Then, he wished every success for students seeking admission at UQU this academic year. He stressed the importance to comply with admission dates via the unified online portal, which have been detailed in the admission manual published on the university’s website. Finally, Dr. Al-Samadani expressed his thanks to Dr. Assas for his support, while noting the efforts of all admission teams to make it successful.