A: The purpose of the comprehensive examination is to ensure that a student advancing to candidacy for Ph.D. degree has
 
sufficient knowledge in his subject area that enables him to undertake Ph.D. research in his field of specialization. Detailed
 
information on PhD Comprehensive Exam can be found in the Graduate Bulletin (can be found at
 
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/deanships/dgs/Pages/bulletin.aspx). Also student should meet with their Departments’ Graduate
 
Coordinators for guidance and departmental policies regarding PhD Comprehensive Exam.
 
 
How do I register for the PhD Comprehensive Exam?
 
 
  
A: The student should schedule for his PhD Comprehensive Exam in consultation with the department’s Graduate
 
 
Committee. Also, the student must be registered for the Seminar course (XXX-699) in the same semester of passing the
 
PhD Comprehensive Exam..


  

What is the deadline of passing PhD Comprehensive Exam?

 
 
A: The student has to pass a comprehensive examination not later than the end of the second year from the student’s
 
enrolment in the Ph.D. Program.