The Study System at Qasyoun Private University
A Guide to Transparency and Academic Flexibility for Building a Distinguished Future

If you're wondering how studying at Qasyoun Private University works and how your academic year is managed, here's a comprehensive and straightforward guide to our educational system, designed according to the highest standards to help you excel and distinguish yourself.

Credit Hours System
Qasyoun University adopts the credit hour system, a flexible, internationally recognized system that allows students to:

- Plan their own study schedule according to their abilities and academic goals
- Offer high flexibility in choosing courses and distributing their workload
One credit hour is equivalent to a 50-minute classroom lecture per week, while practical and training hours are equivalent to 2 to 3 hours per week in the lab or field.

Academic Year Calendar
The academic year at Qasyoun Private University consists of main and elective semesters.

The first and second semesters each last 16 study weeks, including final exams and official holidays.

Summer Semester: An optional 8-week semester that allows you to accelerate your graduation or lighten your course load in the regular semesters.

Grading and Continuous Assessment
We follow an integrated assessment system that ensures the effort is distributed throughout the entire semester and is not limited to the final exam:

Coursework (50%): Includes preliminary written exams, practical and lab activities, projects, reports and research papers, and quizzes.

Final Exam (50%): A comprehensive written exam held at the end of each semester.

Academic Advising and Achievement
• An Academic Advisor for Each Student: You will be accompanied by a faculty advisor to help you choose courses, calculate your semester and cumulative GPA, and overcome any academic challenges.

• Level Improvement: The system allows you to retake some courses to improve your cumulative GPA and ensure you graduate with the highest grades.

For more information and registration: Visit the Admissions and Registration Office or contact us through our official pages.