/Institutions/King-Abdullah-University-of-Science-and-Technology/json/2023-2024/Program-Guide-local.json

/Institutions/King-Abdullah-University-of-Science-and-Technology/json/2023-2024/Program-Guide.json

Program Guide 2023-2024 > General Information > Academic Policies > Classes

Classes

Classes in the Fall and Spring Semesters require 3 contact hours per week, while for the Summer Session it is 6 contact hours per week.

Classes on campus are generally taught in 90 minutes time slots twice a week. Each slot includes a 5-minute break midway through each class, and ends 10 minutes early to accommodate the transition between classes. Classes that are taught in 180-minute time slots, include a 10-minute break midway through each class, and ends 10 minutes early to accommodate the transition between classes. 

Classes delivered off-campus may be delivered in alternative teaching blocks that still fulfill the contact hour requirements.