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Provost’s Message
Academic Calendar
E-Mail Directory
University-Directory
The University
University Facilities
Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Regulations
Graduating
Student Registration
Academic Advising
Managing Courses
Withdrawal, Discontinuing and Resuming Studies
Academic Year
Academic Credit System
Grades and Grade Point Averages
Attendance
Evaluation and Examinations
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Campus Facilities and Services
Student Services Office
Center for Teaching and Learning
Student Success Office
Special Needs Accommodations
General Education Unit
Preparatory Program
List of Faculty
Programs-of-Study
College of Science
College of Engineering
Courses
Catalog Links
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Provost’s Message
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2023
Spring Semester 2024
E-Mail Directory
University-Directory
The University
Board of Trustees
University Leadership
Organizational Structure
University Facilities
Main Campus
Sas Al Nakhl Campus
Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Admissions – Types
International Applicants (coming from high schools outside the UAE)
Satisfactory Entrance Interview
Undergraduate Admissions – Documents
Advanced Standing Credit and Credit by Examination Policies and Procedures
Policy 5.6.1.2 (Advanced Standing Credit)
Policy 5.6.1.3 (Credit by Examination)
Procedures for Advanced Standing Credits College Board Advanced Placement (AP)
International Baccalaureate
Advance “A” Level GCE (General Certificate of Education)
Undergraduate Admissions – Procedure
Scholarships and Stipends
Scholarships for UAE National and Children of Emirati Mothers Students
Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships for Children of KU Faculty and Staff
External Scholarships
Tuition Fees
Academic Regulations
Degree Programs Offered
University Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
General Education Learning Outcomes
General Education Requirements (GERs): Total of 15 courses and 45 credits
Degree Majors, Minors, Tracks and Concentrations
Degree Major
Declaring a Major/Change of Major
Double Major
Accelerated Master of Science Programs
Degree Minors
Degree Concentration
Track
Variation to Academic Program
Graduating
Guidelines for Graduating Within Expected Time
Time Limit on Duration of Study and Re-admission
Internships
Student Registration
Orientation Program
Registration Process
Registration Deadlines
Registration Holds
Academic Advising
Academic Advising Guiding Principles
Change of Academic Advisor
Faculty Office Hours
Plan of Study
Managing Courses
Dropping/Adding Courses
Course Restrictions, Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
Auditing Courses
Limitation of Courses Offered
Withdrawal, Discontinuing and Resuming Studies
National Service Leave
Course Withdrawal
Temporary Leave of Absence and Resuming Studies
Permanent Withdrawal from the University
Academic Year
Academic Credit System
Language of Instruction and Examination
Total Degree Credits and Semester Load
Course Title, Code, Credit Value, and Description
Student Classification, Full and Part-Time Status
Graduation Residency Requirements
Grades and Grade Point Averages
Policy and Grading Scales
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Incomplete Grades
Repetition of Courses
Grade Changes and Appeals
Attendance
Institutional Sanctions
Excused Absence
Leave of Absence and Reinstatement
Evaluation and Examinations
Assessment of Student Learning
Examinations
Records and Transcripts
Academic Standing
Academic Honors
Academic Good Standing
Academic Probation
Academic Dismissal
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Integrity
Academic Rights
Student Rights
Student Responsibilities
Confidentiality and Privacy of Student Records
Student Academic Regulations and Policies Academic Integrity Code
Plagiarism
Forms of Plagiarism
Avoiding Plagiarism
Identification and Analysis of Plagiarism Guidelines
Other Forms of Academic Dishonesty
Procedures and Penalties for Academic Integrity Code Offenses
Investigation and Penalties by the Hearing Committee
Non-Academic Student Conduct
Dress Code
Student Code of Conduct
Student Grievances and Appeals
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Building Access After Hours
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Campus Map
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Student Life
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Center for Teaching and Learning
Career Development
Student Success Office
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Student Activities and Events
Campus life
Professional Organizations
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ASCE Student Chapter
ASME Student Chapter
IEEE Student Chapter
IIE Student Chapter
Student Governance
Special Needs Accommodations
General Education Unit
Preparatory Program
Curriculum
List of Faculty
Programs-of-Study
College of Science
Department of Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for a BSc degree in Chemistry
Department of Biology
Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for a BSc degree in Cell and Molecular Biology
Department of Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for a BSc in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Department of Social Sciences
Social Sciences Requirements
Department of Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for the BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science
Typical Course Sequence for the BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science
Typical Course Sequence for the BSc in Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science
Minor in Mathematics
Department of Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for the BSc in Physics
College of Engineering
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for a BSc in Aerospace Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Biomedical Engineering
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Biomedical Engineering (Pre-MED)
Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
Minor in Energy Transition
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for a BSc in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Petroleum Engineering
Department of Civil Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Civil Engineering
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for a BSc in Computer Engineering
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Computer Engineering with Software Systems Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Computer Science
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Concentration
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Computer Science with Cybersecurity Concentration
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Electrical Engineering
Minor in Artificial Intelligence
Department of Management Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Systems and Management
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Systems and Management Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Engineering Systems and Management
Minor in General Business Studies
Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Minor in Nuclear Engineering
Minor in Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Requirements
Typical Course Sequence for BSc in Mechanical Engineering