Program Mission:
Prepare qualified applied linguists well versed in applied aspects of language studies, research, and technology by providing excellent education and producing cutting-edge research that ensure perfect participation in academics, rigorous research, and quality linguistic community services.
Program Goals:
1. Graduate highly educated individuals with solid basis and in-depth knowledge of various applied linguistics linguistic fields.
2. Equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to undertake doctoral research in applied linguistics as well as skills relevant to a range of careers in applied linguistics.
3. Create a robust research environment in applied linguistics that is conducive to applying and publishing pioneering international research.
4. Provide students with broad-based training in modern technologies and techniques for linguistic data elicitation and analysis.
5. Prepare applied linguistics specialists who are able to convert their knowledge into useful and meaningful reality applicable to various practical fields and community services.
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Student Admission and Support
University Enrolment Requirements:
1. Saudi nationality or an official grant on an exchange program if not a Saudi
2. A university degree obtained from a Saudi or other recognized university.
3. Good behavior and medical fitness
4. Two letters of recommendation delivered by the candidate’s former instructors.
5. Employer’s permission if applicable
6. Paying the Program Fees. Yearly updated fees are available on university website (click the link below)
NB: The candidate is not authorized to concurrently enroll in two programs.
▪ For more details about the required fees, please click on the following link.
Department of English Enrolment Requirements:
1. Holding a BA and MA degrees in one of the following majors with a minimum GPA of (3.75 out of 5.00):
a. BA/MA in English Languageb.
b. BA/MA in English Literaturec.
c. BA/MA in English Language and Literatured.
d. BA/MA in English Language and Linguisticse.
e. BA/MA in English Language and Translation
2. At least 80 points in the Post-Graduate General Aptitude Test (Qiyas)
3. A minimum IELTS academic score equal to (6.5) or its TOEFL equivalent (especially in writing and reading skills)
4. A model of a student's research production, which can be either a paper presented to the MA courses or the MA thesis.
5. A statement letter (written in English) on the purpose of the study.
6. Passing the program admission test and admission interview
7. Selecting the best candidates having prior experience and training record in case of equal candidates’ scores or excess in the number of applicants to the program.
8. C.V.
PHD Program in Applied Linguistics Handbook (
1-1-7.1 PHD in Applied Linguistics Handbook.pdf)
Three Semester Curriculum Plan (الخطة الدراسية دكتورا لغويات تطبيقية اللثلاث فصول .pdf)
Program Specification (TPG-151 Program Specification phd applied linguistics 2023.pdf)
Academic supervision System on Thesis and Its Reports ( Academic supervision System on Thesis and Its Reports.pdf )
Student E-Services
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▪ For details about using Olia Platform, please click on the following link.
