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Chapter 12

General Provisions

Article 57
1. Without prejudice to what is stated in the classification and
framework, in accordance with the regulations approved by the
University Council, and based on the proposal of the Standing
Committee, the University Council, based on the endorsement of
the Vise President or Competent Deputy and the recommendation
of the Department and the College Councils, shall grant the
student:
a. A higher diploma degree when passing a number of master’s
program courses, without being eligible for a master’s degree
in total.
b. Master’s degree when passing a number of doctoral program
courses, without being eligible for a doctorate degree in total.
2. Without prejudice to what is stated in paragraph (1) of this Article,
the Executive Management unit may, upon the recommendation
of the Department and the College Councils, grant the student
proof of passing a number of postgraduate courses without
being eligible for a scientific degree in total, in accordance with
the regulations approved by the University Council, based on the
proposal of the Standing Committee.

Article 58
In the case where a student obtains the same degree from two
educational institutions within the framework of a joint program, a
joint graduation document may be issued between the two educational
institutions, or a separate graduation document may be issued from
one or both educational institutions. The University Council shall
determine the regulations and procedures governing this process,
based on the proposal of the Standing Committee.

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in Saudi Universities And The Rules of
Implementation at Prince Sultan University