GRADUATE CATALOG - The Petroleum Institute

Graduate Catalog | Academic Year 2013 – 2014b. A recently certified TOEFL score of 550 or higher on Paper-Based, 213 on the Computer-Based, or 79 on theInternet-Based test, or an IELTS score of 6.0 with the following exceptions: A native speaker of English who has completed his/her undergraduate education in an English mediuminstitution in a country where English is the official language. A student graduated from an English medium institution who can provide evidence of acquiring aminimum TOEFL score of 500 on Paper-Based test, or its equivalent IELTS or Computer-Based TOEFLscores, upon admission to his/her undergraduate program.After recommendation by the academic department, final approval for admission to the Graduate program isrequired by the Dean of the Graduate School.Probationary or Provisional Admission for Master Students (Full / Part time)Admission to the graduate degree program is under the control of the individual degree programs that may sethigher admission standards than those noted above. Strong applicants not meeting the minimum requirementsmay be admitted by a program on a provisional basis; applicants with significant relevant industrial experiencewill be given special consideration for admission. In the case of probationary admission, the following rulesapply:A student with a minimum CGPA of 2.7 and a minimum TOEFL score of 530 on Paper-Based, 197 on theComputer-Based, or 71 on the Internet-Based test (or its equivalent using a standardized test approved byMOHESR) may be admitted to the Master’s program subject to the following:a. The student achieves a TOEFL score of 550 by the end of the first semester.b. The student takes a maximum of six (6) credit hours of courses in the first semester during which he/shetakes intensive English classes. He/she must achieve an average score of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale or itsestablished equivalent) in the credit courses taken to continue in the program.A student with a CGPA between 2.7 and 2.9 and a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (or its equivalent using astandardized test approved by MOHESR) can take a maximum of nine (9) credit hours of courses in the firstsemester. He/she must achieve a minimum average score of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale or its established equivalent)in the credit courses taken to continue in the program.If the student fails to meet any of these rules, he/she will be dismissed from the program.Each program will examine the applicant’s academic background in order to assess the student’s needs in terms ofdeficiency courses which normally will need to be fulfilled before starting the graduate program. Admission forstudents from other technical disciplines or who have non-technical undergraduate degrees will be consideredon a case-by-case basis by the relevant department. Deficiency courses will be identified, and a program of studywill be customized for these students. Students taking deficiency courses will have provisional status, and willbe required to maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or greater.Admission Process for Master Students (Full / Part time)Admissions policies and procedures for the graduate programs of the PI are advertised on the PI website. Anelectronic application form is provided for the use of prospective students. In order to be considered foradmission to the graduate program, an applicant must submit all the required forms and meet the minimumrequirements.Prior to admission, the full time student should successfully complete a physical examination. All new studentsshould report to the PI for orientation prior to the start of classes.Admission Procedures for Master Programs (Full / Part time)ApplicationGo to the online application form at:https://cams.pi.ac.ae/capStudents wishing to apply for graduate studies should submit completed applications by the following dates:Fall Admission: April 1Spring Admission: September 1Page 23