The Division of Graduate Studies carries out its administrative responsibilities by managing all matters related to graduate programs. It serves as a vital link between the college and the university, aiming to advance the level of graduate studies in a way that supports the college and enhances its academic and educational standards.

The division also contributes to resolving challenges faced by graduate students, starting from their admission until the issuance of their documents and degrees. This is achieved through close and productive cooperation with the Office of the Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs and Graduate Studies, as well as with the heads of the scientific departments, forming a strong and integrated framework.

Tasks of the Graduate Studies Division:

• Supervising the application process for individuals wishing to enroll in Master’s or PhD programs in the college’s scientific specializations.
• Implementing the admission procedures for graduate students according to the regulations set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and in line with the college’s academic disciplines.
• Overseeing the competitive examination conducted for applicants to graduate studies in cooperation with the college’s examination committee.
• متابعة the administrative affairs of admitted graduate students, including enrollment, study duration, extensions when necessary, and various administrative matters such as facilitating research requirements, issuing support letters, and approving procurement of research materials.
• Supervising the progress of preparatory year examinations for graduate students.
• Issuing administrative orders related to graduate students’ research, supervision, and monitoring their progress within the scientific departments.
• After the completion of the study period and submission of the thesis or dissertation, the division forwards it to linguistic and scientific evaluators. If approved as ready, a discussion committee is formed. Upon successful defense and acceptance by the committee, a recommendation for awarding the degree is submitted, subject to approval by the College Council and the University Presidency.
• Issuing official documents for graduate degree holders (Master’s/PhD) and providing verification letters confirming the authenticity of the awarded certificates.

Graduate Studies Application 2026–2027

The application period for graduate studies at the College of Veterinary Medicine in various available specializations begins on May 3, 2026, and ends on June 11, 2026, as announced on the Ministry’s official website.

The competitive examination will take place on June 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

• Admission guidelines: Click here
• Subjects included in the competitive exam according to specialization.
• To apply via the official application platform: Click here

Competitive Examination Syllabus

Sample Questions for Competitive Examinations from Previous Years

• To download the scientific plagiarism checking form for graduate students, click here.
• To download the form of common phrases used in the Materials and Methods section, click here.
• To download the form of common phrases used in the Results and Algorithms section, click here.
• To download the referral form for linguistic and statistical evaluation, click here.
• To download the referral form for scientific evaluation, click here.
• Form for determining the credibility of a scientific journal for a published extracted research paper, click here.

Required Scores for Each Specialization (Master’s/PhD) for the National Arabic Language and Computer Tests