PYP Waiver Guide for Transfer Students

Important Note: This page applies to transfer students only. Freshman students should refer to the PYP course waiver guide for freshman students. A transfer student is a student applying to Prince Sultan University after prior study at another university. This guide explains how transfer students may be waived from some or all PYP courses under the applicable transfer rules.
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Overview

Transfer-student PYP waiver follows a different logic from freshman-student waiver. It is based mainly on previously completed university credit hours, together with certain approved English qualifications for English-course waiver.

In general, English courses may be waived according to specific thresholds, while the remaining non-English PYP courses are treated as grouped packages. These remaining courses are not waived one by one.

Waiver of English Courses

A transfer student may be waived from PYP English courses upon meeting one of the approved minimum thresholds shown below.

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Scope of Waiver Academic IELTS TOEFL iBT (0–120) For tests taken before January 21, 2026 TOEFL iBT (1–6) For tests dated January 21, 2026 or later IGCSE English Previous University Study
Level 1 English Courses
ENG010 - ENG020		 Overall: 5 Overall: 50 Overall: 3 Grade: B Completed 12 university credit hours successfully in an institution located in an English-speaking country.
All English Courses
ENG010 - ENG020
ENG030 - ENG040		 Overall: 5.5 Overall: 66 Overall: 3.5 Grade: A or A* Completed 24 university credit hours successfully in an institution located in an English-speaking country.
  • English-speaking countries: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.
  • Remote/online Academic IELTS and TOEFL iBT results may be accepted.
Waiver of Remaining Non-English PYP Courses

The remaining non-English PYP courses are treated as integrated packages. A transfer student may be waived from the relevant package according to previously completed university credit hours.

MATH001 / LAW001 / ENG011
CMP011
PDS001
PE001

A transfer student may be waived from all of these courses provided that they have completed at least 12 university credit hours prior to enrolling at Prince Sultan University. The first course in the package depends on the student’s program requirements.

MATH002 / LAW002 / ENG012
CMP012
PDS002
PE002

A transfer student may be waived from all of these courses provided that they have completed at least 24 university credit hours prior to enrolling at Prince Sultan University. The first course in the package depends on the student’s program requirements.

Key Rule

These remaining courses are treated as an integrated package at each level, and no course may be equated or waived separately.

Effect of PYP Waiver on University-Level Course Equivalency

PYP waiver and university-level course equivalency are treated as two separate tracks. Granting a student a partial or full waiver from the Preparatory Year Program does not affect the maximum limit of university-level courses that may be considered for course equivalency.

University-level course equivalency should therefore be understood and processed independently, in accordance with the applicable transfer and equivalency rules.

Important Notes
  • This page is for guidance only and is based on the transfer-student rules governing waiver of PYP courses.
  • The first course listed in each non-English package depends on the student’s program requirements.
  • Students should always consult the study plan of their major to understand which PYP courses actually apply to them.
  • In case of any discrepancy between a student’s personal understanding and the university’s implementation, the approved policy and related executive rules remain the reference.