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3. After the program is approved, a council for the program
is formed by a decision from the chairman of the Standing
Committee, consisting of experts from the relevant colleges.
4. The Program Council assumes the responsibilities and authorities
of the department councils regarding academic and student
affairs only, while the Executive Management unit assumes the
responsibilities and authorities of the college councils regarding
academic and student affairs only.
C. In the event of the university collaborating with educational or
research institutions within or outside the kingdom to develop
a program (or more), the relevant college forms a specialized
committee and obtains the necessary approvals and completes the
required procedures.

Article 10
The number of credit hours taught to a graduate student at the
university that will grant him/her a degree shall not be less than
50% of the total number of credit hours required for the degree. The
student shall complete his/her graduation research or his/her thesis
- if any - entirely under the university supervision. Students of joint
programs are excluded from this article.

The Rule of Implementation for Article 10
The number of credit hours taught to a graduate student at the degree-
granting university shall not be less than:
1. 50% of the total credit hours required for a degree for students in
joint programs.
2. 70% of the total credit hours required for a degree for transfer
students. Students must complete their graduation research/
thesis entirely under the university’s supervision.
3. 70% of the total credit hours required for a degree for students
wishing to study some courses at other universities. Students
must complete their graduation research/thesis entirely under
the university’s supervision.

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