Article (16): Academic Semesters and Course Registration
Article (16): Academic Semesters and Course Registration
- The academic year comprises two main semesters, and one summer semester:
- First main semester (Fall): Begins on Saturday of the third week of September and lasts for 15 weeks of teaching followed by 3 weeks of examinations. Course registration takes place within 3 weeks before the starting day of the semester.
- Second main semester (Spring): Begins in February and lasts for 15 weeks followed by 3 weeks of examination. Course registration takes place within 1 week before the starting day of the semester.
- Summer semester: Begins late June or early July and lasts for 7 weeks followed by 1 week of examination. Course registration takes place within 1 week before the starting day of the semester.
- Registration is not final until the full tuition fees of the semester are paid.
- New students' enrolment in the programs takes place all year long, after fulfilling all the programs requirements and paying the enrolment fees, per the student status.
- Registration in the Summer semester is optional.