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Ministry of Higher Education Announces Regulations and Conditions for Polytechnic Colleges for the Academic Year 2025/2026

First: Instructions Regarding the Study System

  1. Study System: Credit-based system (ECTS) according to the Bologna Process.
  2. Graduation Requirements:
  • Technical Diploma: 120 credits (spanning two academic years)
  • Bachelor’s Degree: 240 credits (spanning four academic years)

Second: Students Admitted for the Academic Year 2025–2026

  • Objective: Transition students from the diploma level to the bachelor’s level.
  • Cumulative GPA Requirement: Not less than 65% for the first and second years.
  • Admission Quota: 50% of second-year students.
  • System Advantages: Upon completing the four years, students can obtain two certificates: a diploma and a bachelor’s degree in their specialization.

Third: Admission of Graduates (Diploma Holders from Previous Years)

  • Admission Conditions:
    • Must hold a diploma certificate.
    • Diploma GPA must not be less than 70%.
    • Specialization must match exactly.
    • Eligible to apply for evening study programs.
    • Must complete academic equivalency (i.e., take newly introduced courses from the first and second years).

Fourth: Second-Year Students (Phase Two):
The traditional annual system remains applicable to them; the new system does not apply.