Our college programs follow the credit hour system. The credit hour is a unit of measurement specifying the weightage of courses during one academic semester. It is equal to one weekly period of theoretical lecture, or two weekly periods of practical training in a laboratory or workshop. (Article 43)

The required number of credit hours for graduation at each of the levels of qualification varies according to the different specializations as follows:

(a) Certificate: from 24 to 38 credit hours

(b) Diploma: from 66 to 76 credit hours

(c) Higher Diploma: from 100 to 114 credit hours

(c) Bachelor's Degree: from 128 to 157 credit hours

You may also see the table per specialization here.

The minimum number of credit hours, for a full-time student, is 12 credit hours per semester and 6 credit hours for the summer semester. Student registration for what exceeds the minimum depends on his/her semester’s GPA as follows:

1. The attainment of a semester GPA 3 to register for 15 credit hours, subject to the academic adviser’s approval.
2. The attainment of a semester GPA 3.5 to register for 18 credit hours, subject to the approval of the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs.

It is mandatory to obtain the approval of the Dean or his/her representative to register for more than 18 credit hours whereas a part-time student may register for 6-9 credit hours per semester. (Article 44).

You may increase the number of credit hours provided above, by a maximum of 6 non-cumulative credit hours or two courses for each of the four levels of study. This also applies to transferee students from other similar universities, colleges, or institutions of higher education. The time spent by the student in those institutions must be considered as part of the maximum time for completing the level. The student has to complete at least 50% of the total credit hours at the college.

It is possible, upon a recommendation from the Undersecretary and the approval of the Minister, to amend the total number of credit hours required for awarding a certificate in any of the four levels of study, and the credit hours of other college requirements. (Article 45)