MIBL Admisssions Requirements

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Admissions to the Master of Arts (MA) in International Business Law Program

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University’s College of Law (PMU Law) is the premier institution of legal studies in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The year 2025 marks another milestone for PMU Law with the approval of the postgraduate program Master of Arts (MA) in International Business Law (the Program) by the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia. Developed by a body of legal experts, the program provides a specialized study of law that will equip the candidates for the national, regional, and global business environment. It offers two tracks (thesis and non-thesis), and combines required courses and clusters of electives allowing candidates to further specialize in areas of interest. Typically, candidates will complete the program within two years in a full-time mode (maximum 6 credits in each semester); however, admission on a part-time basis may be considered subject to the applicable regulation, delivered and facilitated by qualified and experienced academics in the respective areas.

Admission Criteria

Educational Background:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in law from a recognized university

• A minimum (Very Good) in Bachelor’s Degree

English Language Proficiency Test:

• A valid IELTS certificate (Academic version) with minimum scores of 6.5 overall and 5.5 in each skill or equivalent TOEFL iBT minimum scores of 83 overall and 19 in each skill (online or home edition is not accepted)

Personal Interview:

• Candidates will be personally interviewed by a committee of program administrators and faculty

In selecting applicants, the following weight is assigned to each admission requirement

• 50% for the GPA in the bachelor’s degree.
• 30% for the written test.
• 20% for the interview.