Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements for Freshman Students

Admission Requirements for New Students

Requirements for Admitting a New Student to the College

  • The applicant must have a high school diploma in Natural Sciences, General Track, Health and Life Sciences, Computer Science, or Engineering, or an equivalent recognized by the Ministry of Education from inside or outside the Kingdom, with a minimum grade of 80%.
  • A score of at least 65% on the General Aptitude Test.
  • A score of at least 60% on the Achievement Test.
  • Passing a medical exam before admission.
  • Possession of a national ID, residency permit, or student visa.
  • Each applicant must score at least 20 points and pass the written part (3 points or higher) of the English Placement Test. If the score is lower, the student can enroll in a Primer class to improve their English before admission. (If the student scores between 20-21-22 or 39-40-41 or gets less than 3 points in the written part, he/she will undergo an oral placement test to confirm the correct level.))

Admission Requirements for International Students

General Secondary Education

Students holding a high school diploma in the scientific or health track, or its equivalent from outside Saudi Arabia, may apply. The diploma must be certified by the Ministry of Education’s General Education Certificate Equivalency Service with a minimum GPA of 80%.

English Language Proficiency

Test PBT CBT IBT
TOEFL 575 233 90–91
IELTS 6.5

General Aptitude Test and Equivalents

System Score Test Code Test Name
Education and Training Evaluation Authority 65 GAT General Aptitude Test
American Education System 1100/1600 SAT I Scholastic Aptitude Test
American College Testing 22/36 ACT American College Testing
British Education System 6% (C) in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Health & PE, Communication Skills, etc. 4 of 9 IGCSE

Scholastic Achievement Admission Test and Equivalents

System Score Test Code Test Name
Education and Training Evaluation Authority 60 SAAT Scholastic Achievement Admission Test
American Education System 1100/1600 SAT II Scholastic Aptitude Test
British Education System 6% (C) in advanced subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology 4 of 9 IGCSE

Additional Requirements

  • The applicant must pass a medical examination prior to acceptance.
  • The applicant must have a record of good conduct and behavior.
  • The applicant must meet any additional requirements determined by the college at the time of application.

Students With Disability

The college welcomes students with disabilities who are qualified and fit to practice in the specific health specialty, provided that they can safely meet all the specialty requirements without affecting the safety and welfare of themselves, other students, faculty, agency personnel, or patients. Applications from applicants with special needs will be discussed on a case-by-case basis in the College Council to ensure the availability of needed facilities/services, depending on the capacity of MACHS. Admission of cases with disabilities is decided individually, and learning disabilities do not hinder entry into the health profession. Disclosure of disability is voluntary, and the information will remain confidential.

  • Students must pay 60,000 SR each year for all programs, including the foundation year. This amount is payable in two 30,000 SR instalments per semester, which can be paid in three equal payments. (VAT is applicable for non-Saudis).

  • The primer fee is 7000 SR/semester

New students are required to pay a NON-refundable registration fee of SAR 500.