FAQs

Email: admission@bmc.edu.sa

Phone: 920033923

Typically in January. Exact dates are announced on BMC’s official website and social media.

Applicants can track their admission status through the online portal using their registered email or mobile number.

Yes, students from non-scientific tracks may apply through the “Science Foundation” option on the website to gain admission to the Non-Science Preparatory Year. Upon successful completion, students may apply as regular scientific-track high school graduates and receive the same benefits as other students.

The semester Fee for Non science Preparatory year is Sr-20,000

Yes, BMC accepts all kinds of international students, More than 50 nationalities are currently enrolled at the college.

Yes, transfer students are accepted based on academic requirements and seat availability, according to BMC’s transfer policy.

Yes, international applicants can apply to BMC through the “Study in Saudi Arabia” platform to receive the initial approval for a student visa. At the same time, they must apply through the BMC official website and complete all admission requirements, Approval from both platforms is mandatory to complete the admission process and legally enter the Kingdom.

• High School Graduates: Students completing high school
• Bridging Applicants: Diploma holders continuing to bachelor level
• Transfer Students: Students currently enrolled at another university who have completed the foundation year or higher level of study.
• Double Major Applicants: Students with a bachelor’s degree pursuing a second degree

Yes, through the “Science Foundation”, allowing non-science high school students to join the Preparatory Year and later continue as scientific-track students.

• High school certificate and transcript
• Equivalency certificate for international students (if required)
• Saudi students: Valid National ID
• Non-Saudi students: Valid Iqama or Student Visa

• High school certificate and transcript
• Qudrat and Tahsili Exam

• High school certificate (Grade 12) attested by relevant authorities.
• Documents must be translated into Arabic or English if in another language.
• Equivalency from the Ministry of Education (if required).
• British Curriculum Students: GCSE/O-Level, AS-Level or A-Level certificates recognized by Saudi Ministry of Education

BMC accepts Bridging students in all programs except Medicine.

The diploma must be in the same specialty as the intended program.

Diploma holders of 3 years or more may join from the third year of the program, while those with less than 3 years may start from the second year of the program.

Required documents:

• High School Certificate.

• Diploma Certificate and Transcript.

• Internship certificate.

• Valid Professional Classification Certificate from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

•  English Language Certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, or STEP).

Double Major Applicants:
Applicants must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, apply to a relevant or compatible program, submit official degree certificate and transcripts, and meet program-specific admission requirements, including the minimum GPA (if applicable).

Transfer Students:
Applicants must have completed at least one academic year or a foundation year at a recognized institution and submit official academic transcripts from their previous university.

Applicants are evaluated by the Academic Committee based on GPA, specialization, and seat availability:

• 4.50 – 5.0: Eligible for all programs.

• 4.49 – or Less Eligible for all programs except Medicine.

A minimum high school percentage of 95% (Science track) is required for Medicine.

Applicants with lower percentages may apply for other programs and they can later apply for the medicine program after they pass the Parapatry year & get 4.5 or above GPA.

Yes, students can apply to change their major in the very start of academic year, according to the major changing policy and seat availability.

Yes, students may request to Hold the studies with official approval according to the college’s holding policy.

Yes, after completing one semester or one academic year, based on program availability.

Yes, the Preparatory Year is mandatory for all academic programs in all branches of Saudi Arabia except Health Informatics and Health Administration.

Before the start of each semester

Yes, through the college’s financial aid unit and installment plan approval.

Students may apply for a refund according to the BMC refund policy as follow:

"In case of withdrawal or No show , any discounts or scholarships previously availed will be charged back to the student.

Yes. Any student currently studying at BMC may apply for the Forsan Scholarship competition in subsequent years, provided they achieve an annual academic grade of 95% or above at BMC.

Yes, all nationalities are eligible according to approved criteria

Following are the financial assistance programs:

Tamkeen Scholarship program:

The Tamkeen Scholarship aims to support students in achieving their academic goals by enabling access to higher education during the Program Foundation Year (PY).

Tamkeen – 100% Scholarship:

Eligibility Criteria:

Saudi Curriculum:

• High School: 95%
• Tahsili: 80%
• Qudrat: 80%

International Curriculum:

• High School: 95%

Benefits

• 100% tuition fee waiver for the Program Foundation Year (PY) or first year of Health Administration or Health Informatics

Availability

• All nationalities
• Jeddah Campus

Tamkeen – 50% Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Saudi Curriculum:

• High School: 90%
• Tahsili: 70%
• Qudrat: 70%

International Curriculum:

• High School: 90%

Benefits

• 50% tuition fee waiver for the Program Foundation Year (PY) or first year of Health Administration or Health Informatics

Availability

• All nationalities
• Jeddah Campus

Al-Forsan Scholarship:

• Designed for students with exceptional academic achievement and the potential to contribute positively to the community.

Eligibility Criteria

• High School grade of 95% or above
• Successful completion of the Forsan competitive exam
• Passing the interview (for shortlisted candidates)

Scholarship Coverage

• 30%, 50%, or 100% tuition fee coverage up to graduation, based on academic performance
• Maximum value up to SAR 600,000, subject to program duration
• Students must maintain a minimum academic performance of 85% throughout their study at BMC to retain the scholarship

Ehsan Scholarship:

Ehsan scholarship aims to support orphans who are under the supervision and care of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, by providing a full tuition fee scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Initial nomination by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development

• High School: 90%
• Tahsili: 70%
• Qudrat: 75%
• Passing the college interview

Maslak Program (Educational Loan)

Maslak is an educational financing program dedicated to bachelor degree students. This program gives the opportunity to students to study and pay the tuition fees during and after graduation on instalments with zero interest.

• 0% interest educational loan
• Opportunity to study Bachelor’s degree programs

Abna’a Al-Shuhada’a Scholarship:

To support the children of the martyrs of the homeland, BMC provides a full tuition fee scholarship

Eligible Programs:

• Radiological Sciences
• Nursing
• Health Management
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy

Availability

• Available for all campuses.
• Student must pass the interview

Exceptional Grants:

• 5% tuition discount for each sibling enrolled as a self-financed student.
• 10% scholarship for Batterjee Group (BAB) employees
• 50% scholarship for BMC employees

Availability

• All campuses

Excellence Scholarships :

High School Graduates

• 20% discount on first year tuition fee for self finance students
• Eligibility: 90% and above

Transferred Students

• 10% Tuition fee deduction in the first academic year
• Eligibility: GPA 4.0 and above out of 5

BMC Regular Students

• 10% Tuition fee deduction for the following academic year (for self-finance students)
• Eligibility: 95% and above

Availability

• All campuses

Yes. Any student currently enrolled in the college can apply for alforsan Scholarship competition, provided they achieve an annual academic average of 95% or higher.

It depends on the requirements and conditions of the scholarship program, and each case is reviewed according to BMC’s admission and scholarship policy.

Yes, except for Health Informatics and Health Management programs.

High-achieving students may enroll directly into their desired program without completing PY if they:

Achieve 95%+ in high school

TOEFL ≥80 or IELTS ≥6

Pass the Acceleration Exam (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Math, English, Medical Terminology)

The Nursing Accelerated Program follows the same curriculum, courses, and learning outcomes as the regular Nursing program, The only difference is the study pace, Students in the accelerated track complete three academic semesters per year, allowing them to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in a shorter period of time, compared to the regular Nursing program, which follows two semesters per academic year.

Applicants must be a holder of High school certificate. There is no time limit of certificate for all other types of students.

Applicants must have science subjects (Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics) in High school BMC will not accept applicants who have been expelled from other universities.

Rules and Requirement for Bridging Students (Diploma students):

• BMC will accept Bridging students in all programs except Medicine.

• Diploma students can only join the program in which they have finished their Diploma.

• Applicants having diploma of 3 years or more may join from the 3rd year of program.

• Applicants having diploma less than 3 years, may join from the 2nd year of program Following documents are required for bridging students

• High School Certificate.

• Diploma Certificate

• Diploma Transcript

• Certificate of Professional Accreditation from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (with valid date)

• No objection certificate from work place (If working)

• TOEFL, ILETS or Step as mention in the table:

• Applicant must be a holder of high school certificate in science subjects (12th grade) attested by concern ministries
• Attend the BET (Batterjee Entrance Test) exam at the start of academic year
• Translation of document(s)( if the document is not in English/Arabic) in English/Arabic
• Original Equivalence Certificate of High School from MOE if needed
• Any other document (if needed)

To join Medicine and Dentistry program after preparatory year the minimum required marks are:

High School: 80%,

For British curriculum we need “O level” with 6

subjects which must include Biology, Chemistry,

Math, Physics and English and AS/A level with 2

subjects Biology & Chemistry /Physics

Yes, all programs that address the International Academy of Animation are.

Yes, graduates of Batterjee Medical College can pursue postgraduate or residency programs in various countries, as the college's degree is recognized internationally.

Yes, most college graduates work within the Saudi German Hospitals Group across the Kingdom and are given priority for employment opportunities. However, graduates perform at the same high level as graduates at any other institution after graduation.

Yes, all academic programs at Batterjee Medical College adhere to international standards.