Monday, 28 September 2026

Add a new program

4.1Private universitiesPrivate collegesForeign university branches
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This service guides private universities, private colleges, and foreign university branches through preparing a new academic program, checking its classification alignment, completing professional equivalency and initial programmatic accreditation where applicable, and progressing toward launch approval and an updated Program Register.

Illustration of a new academic program moving through preparation, review, approval, and launch
  1. 1

    Confirm service applicability

    Confirm that the institution is licensed and identify the institution type and the college or academic department that will host the program.

  2. 2

    Prepare the program proposal and study plan

    Prepare the program description, outcomes, and study plan, and map it to the appropriate six-digit code in the Saudi Unified Classification of Educational Levels and Specialisations.

  3. 3

    Check program alignment

    Review the program’s alignment with the corresponding college or academic department and the controls applicable to the institution and field.

  4. 4

    Meet the delivery-mode requirement

    Confirm that at least 10% of the study plan’s courses are delivered through non-attendance, distance, or online modes.

  5. 5

    Complete professional and accreditation requirements

    Complete professional equivalency where applicable and the initial programmatic accreditation requirements before requesting launch.

  6. 6

    Use the official submission channel

    Send the complete file through the approved official channel and address review feedback until launch approval and the Program Register update.