COLLEGE OF LANGUAGE SCIENCES Graduate programs are with tuition fees
(Tuition fees are subject to change by the concerned authorities, and all fees announced do not include Value Added Tax)
Application Fees: SAR 200 (NONREFUNDABLE after submitting the application)
In addition to the KSU’s admission requirements: · A score of at least 65 in the General Aptitude test or a score of 265 in the total of both sections of the GRE-General test. · Two letters of recommendation supporting the application. | |||||
Department | Program | Discipline/Track | Program’s Requirements | Targeted Students | Program’s Cost |
French and Translation
| Master of Arts in Translation Studies (French Language) | Translation Studies (French Language) | · Applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree (regular or distance learning) in French, French and its literature, French and translation, or relevant disciplines from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of an “Above Average” (3.25/5) or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal. · Mastering French (for applicants graduating from disciplines other than French; in which case a proof must be submitted) · Passing a written examination held by the department. | Male- Female | SAR 70,000 |
English Language and Translation | Master of Arts in Translation (English Language) | Translation (English Language) | · Applicant must hold a full-time bachelor’s degree in English or relevant disciplines from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Very Good” (3.75/5) or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal. · A score of at least 6.5 in Academic IELTS Academic or equivalent in the TOEFL–iBT test or the TOEFL-PBT test. · A score of at least 6 in the IELTS- Academic test (writing section) or equivalent in the TOEFL-iBT test (writing section). · Passing a written examination held by the department. | Male- Female | SAR 70,000 |
Master of Arts in English Literature
| English Literature | · Applicant must hold a full-time bachelor’s degree in English, English language and its literature, or relevant disciplines from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Very Good” (3.75/5) or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal. · A score of at least 6.5 in IELTS Academic or equivalent in the TOEFL–iBT test or the TOEFL-PBT test. · A score of at least 6 in the IELTS Academic test (writing section) or equivalent in the TOEFL-iBT test (writing section). | Male- Female | SAR 70,000 | |
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics | Applied Linguistics | · Applicant must hold a full-time bachelor’s degree in English, English language and its literature, or relevant disciplines from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Very Good” (3.75/5) or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal. · A score of at least 6.5 in IELTS Academic or equivalent in the TOEFL–iBT test or the TOEFL-PBT test. · A score of at least 5.5 in the IELTS- Academic test (writing section) or equivalent in the TOEFL-iBT test (writing section). · Passing a written examination held by the department | Male- Female | SAR 70,000 | |
PhD in Applied Linguistics | Applied Linguistics | · Applicant must hold a full-time master’s degree in English, English language and its literature, or relevant disciplines from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Very Good” (3.75/5) or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal. · A score of at least 7 in IELTS Academic or equivalent in the TOEFL–iBT test or the TOEFL-PBT test. · A score of at least 6 in the IELTS- Academic test (writing section) or equivalent in the TOEFL-iBT test (writing section). · Passing a written examination held by the department | Male- Female | SAR 100,000 | |
Linguistics and Translation Studies
| Master of Arts in Theoretical Linguistics | Theoretical Linguistics | · Applicant must hold a full-time bachelor’s degree in English, Arabic, computer science, psychology, or relevant disciplines from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of an “Above Average” (3.25/5) GPA or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal. · A score of at least 6 in the IELTS Academic or equivalent in the TOEFL–iBT test or the TOEFL-PBT test. · Passing a written examination held by the department. |
Male- Female | SAR 70,000 |
Arabic Studies (Second Language)
| Higher Diploma for Training Teachers of Arabic to Non-Native Speakers | Training Teachers of Arabic to Non-native Speakers | · Applicant must hold a full-time bachelor’s degree in Arabic or Islamic studies from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Good” (2.75/5) GPA or equivalent.
| Male- Female | SAR 30,000 |
Master of Arts in Teaching Arabic as a Second Language | Teaching Arabic to Non-native Speakers | · Applicant must hold a full-time bachelor's degree in Arabic language, English language, or relevant disciplines from King Saud University or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Very Good” (3.75/5) GPA or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal. · The English language discipline may be accepted, provided that the applicant must be a native speaker of Arabic. | Male- Female | SAR 70,000 | |
Master of Arts in Developing Skills of Teachers of Arabic as a Second Language | Developing Skills of Teachers of Arabic as a Second Language | · Applicant must hold a full-time bachelor’s degree in Arabic or Islamic studies from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Very Good” (3.75/5) GPA or equivalent.
| Male- Female | SAR 70,000 | |
PhD in Arabic Applied Linguistics | Arabic Applied Linguistics | · Applicant must hold a full-time master’s degree in Arabic applied linguistics, English applied linguistics, or relevant disciplines from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of a “Very Good” (3.75/5) GPA or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal. · Applicant having a master’s degree in English applied linguistics may be accepted, provided that the applicant must be a native speaker of Arabic.
| Male- Female | SAR 100,000 | |
