​Guide CHE Departement Revised 07 05 2025.pdf

All new students admitted into the Chemical Engineering program have to initially undergo a one – year Foundation program within the Faculty of Engineering.  After successful completion of the Foundation year, the students join the freshman year. 

During the Foundation year the students are required to undertake 30 – credit hours spanning over 2 Terms.  The Foundation year program aims at preparing the newly admitted students for undergraduate study and university life to achieve the following goals:

1. Improve the proficiency of students in English before they undertake undergraduate study.
2. Develop and improve the students' knowledge of mathematical and analytic techniques through the medium of English.
3. Familiarize students with the various majors available at the College of Engineering.
4. Familiarize students with the requirements of undergraduate study, including study skills and discipline in all its forms.

Admissions & Registration decides the number of students to be admitted for each academic year according to the recommendation of the College.  The deanship of admissions and registration implements all policies in coordination with the colleges.  Admission takes place only once each year at the beginning of the academic year.

A.1    Admission to the University Foundation Year

Admission requirements to the College of Engineering Foundation Year differ for each of the following groups:

• Group I: Saudi citizens and applicants subject to the same rules and regulations as Saudi citizens; namely international applicants born to a Saudi citizen mother, and international female applicants who are mothers of at least one Saudi son. The admission requirements for this group are listed below under the heading “Admission to the College Foundation Year: Requirements and Criteria".
• Group II: International applicants who do not belong to the first group, but who are lawful residents of Saudi Arabia.  Admitted applicants from this group are selected according to the same criteria as the applicants from Group I, with the exception that the admission decision of students from this group is subject to final approval by the Ministry of Education[1].
• Group III: International applicants who do not belong to the first two groups.  Admitted students in this group are selected according to the rules and regulations approved by the Ministry of Education.

A.2    Admission to the College Foundation Year: Requirements and Criteria

The requirements and criteria for the admission into the College of Engineering Foundation year are as mentioned below:

1.      The applicant must have graduated from high school and obtained the “General Secondary Education Certificate" (GSEC) or its equivalent.  The certificate should have been obtained within the last Five years.

2.      The applicant must have had good behavior and conduct and must present a certificate to that effect.

3.      The applicant should not have been dismissed from University of Ha'il or from any other university for disciplinary reasons.  If it appears at any time after admission has been granted that the student had previously been dismissed for disciplinary reasons from an institution of higher education, the admission shall be considered void.

4.      Students are enrolled on a full-time basis only.  Prospective students holding an employment position must present a written permission from their employer allowing them to register in the university on a full-time basis.

5.      The student should not be registered for another academic degree at the University of Ha'il or at any other university.

6.      Applicants must take two standardized tests administered by the “National Center for Assessment"[2]:

1. The “General Aptitude Test" (GAT)"[3].
2. The “Scholastic Achievement Admission Test (Science)" (SAAT)[4].

7.      Admission to the Foundation Year at the College of Engineering is competitive.  Offers of admission are extended on the basis of the program capacity, and the ranking of applicants according to the following weighted score:

Weighted Score = 0.35 ´ CGPA + 0.35 ´ GAT + 0.3 ´ SAAT

Where:

CGPA is the student Cumulative Grade Point Average in the last three years of high school.

GAT is equal to the student's score in the General Aptitude Test.

SAAT is equal to the student's score in the Scholastic Achievement Admission Test (Science).

[1] More information regarding International Students is available at: https://moe.gov.sa/en/education/ResidentsAndvisitors/Pages/PublicUniversitiesScholarships.aspx

[2] More information about the center may be found at https://etec.gov.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx

[3] Further information about this test is available at: https://etec.gov.sa/en/productsandservices/Qiyas/Education/generalabilities/Pages/default.aspx

[4] Further information about this test is available at: https://etec.gov.sa/en/productsandservices/Qiyas/Education/ScientificSpecialists/Pages/default.aspx

The graduates of Chemical Engineering program are expected to attain the following Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) within a few years of graduation:

PEO # 1 Graduates will comply with the ethical and professional standards in practicing Chemical Engineering and demonstrate excellence in the technical knowledge with a solid foundation in mathematics and physical sciences. 

PEO # 2 Graduates will successfully analyze experimental data and apply it in the design of Chemical Engineering systems and in the research environments.

PEO # 3 Graduates will demonstrate a continuing commitment for lifelong learning, leadership, teamwork and service to the community.

PEO # 4 Graduates will be competent in problem solving, critical-thinking, and effective communication.

Chemical Engineering involves researching, developing and improving properties of products we use every day through the selection of raw materials, the design of chemical processes, and improving the conditions for production. It's about taking projects from inception as a research proposal, through product development and on to commercialization and manufacture. Chemical Engineers learn how to apply advanced knowledge in chemical engineering and chemistry to optimize complex chemical processes in environmental management, general industry and services like water delivery. Chemical Engineers master the entire process, extrapolating small scale, laboratory chemistry into large, industrial scale production.

Our Chemical Engineering alumni work in a broad range of industries, from the traditional petrochemical industry through to the emerging hydrogen economy, food manufacture to mineral processing. The defining characteristic of a successful chemical engineering graduate is the ability to apply knowledge from a broad foundational of chemistry, mathematics, physics and computing to this wide range of contexts; moreover, the chemical engineer must include safety, the environment, people, and economics within their work.

The Chemical Engineering Program aims to ensure a rigorous foundation of chemical engineering theory that graduates are able to apply, including a range of design and operation scenarios. Graduates are able to use their advanced skills to analyze critically, evaluate and transform knowledge into chemical engineering designs and solutions. Moreover, they are able to develop and communicate solutions to complex problems with autonomy and professional judgement.

The characteristics of the CHE program graduates are:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles in solving chemical engineering problems.
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data on experiments relevant to chemical engineering practice.
3. An ability to design a system, component, or a chemical process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental and safety.
4. An ability to function and work on multi-disciplinary teams.
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems important in chemical engineering practice.
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7. An ability to communicate effectively.
8. An ability to recognize the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and social context.
9. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
10. Recognize contemporary issues related to the chemical engineering profession.
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for chemical engineering practice.