Article (16): Academic Semesters and Course Registration
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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.