Semester load
A student is required to register for a normal load which is measured in terms of the total sum of ECTS/Credits of the modules/courses he/she registers for. The load varies according to the type (regular, extension & summer) of the program. More details can be found inside the curriculum of the program to which the student is enrolled.
Class attendance
A student is required to attend all lectures, laboratory and practical sessions as well as field work. In situations where a student, because of reasons beyond his/her control, fails to attend all sessions, a minimum of 85% attendance is required if he/she is to earn credit in a given module/course. However, colleges such as the College of Health Sciences may demand 100% attendance where such full attendance is academically indispensable.
Graduation requirements
Students are required to fulfill a minimum set of achievements to graduate (get a degree) from a program. Such requirements can vary from program to program. For specific information, students are advised to consult the specific curriculum in which they are enrolled.
Student Assessment and the Grading System
Student learning is assessed on a continuous assessment basis in the form of tests, assignments, presentations, etc. to determine the final letter grade earned. Continuous assessment shall account for 50% of the total module/course grade. The remaining 50% shall be allotted for a final exam conducted at the end of module/course delivery. Examinations may be oral, written or practical, depending on the nature of the module/course. The number, type and schedule of examinations or tests in a module/course shall be determined by the instructor and stated on the module/course outline to be issued to students at the beginning of the module/course. Letter grades are assigned to the marks earned out of 100% on a fixed scale (criteria referenced grading system).
Medium of instruction
Except few languages degree programs, the rest are English taught programs.
Academic calendar
The University’s academic calendar is prepared by the University Registrar and approved by the Senate. Except for the School of Medicine and other academic units using a system of annual rather than semester course offerings, for modular course offerings, as well as continuing and distance education programs, a normal semester at the University has 16 weeks of classes plus one week break before exams. A regular academic year commences in September and ends in June. While the first semester starts on last week of September and ends on last week of January, second semester commences on mid of February and ends on last week of June.