Studies and Research Unit

It represents the theoretical scientific framework of the Directorate, aiming to achieve the following:

Unit Tasks

1. Building academic program review and creations guides.
2. Conducting benchmarking comparisons related to the design strategies of academic programs.
3. Follow-up studies, research and conferences related to academic programs review and creations strategies and procedures.
4. Conducting studies and scientific research related to the development of academic programs.
5. Building a database of experts, consultants, and arbitrators in all disciplines of the university.
6. Supervising scientific programs, forums and conferences organized by the Directorate.
7. Providing training workshops on the strategies of designing academic programs.

Unit Achievements

• A Guide to Naming Academic Qualifications for IAU bachelor's and diploma programs with the approval of the University Council in its meeting No. 90, dated 10/19/1442 AH. (Press Here).
• The Organizational Framework for the establishment of interdisciplinary programs and dual sub-specialties with the approval of the University Council in its 90th session, dated 10/19/1442 AH. (Press Here).
• A Guide to Designing Academic Programs, preliminary draft (Click Here)
• A seminar entitled: "Developing Study Programs in University Education: Lessons and Experiences of Saudi Universities" (Click Here).
• Building an advisory team to support programs in its curriculum design. (Click Here)