Alfaisal University welcomes visiting students for a maximum of two consecutive semesters. To apply as a visiting student, you must fulfill the following requirements:

1. The student needs to send an email with a Letter of Permission from her/his current university that includes the courses she/he plans to take at Alfaisal University to gradstudies@alfaisal.edu.
2. Advanced payment of tuition fees for the courses that the student will be taking.
3. For non-Saudi students, a valid Iqama.

A PhD non-degree student takes credit-bearing courses but does not pursue a PhD degree. Non-degree students register for courses on a space-available basis. Alfaisal University degree candidates have first priority for registration. Non-degree students must demonstrate course prerequisites and may need approval from the respective department of the College. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid. Alfaisal University welcomes non-degree students and they must fulfill the following requirements:

1. The student needs to send an email that includes the courses she/he plans to take at Alfaisal University to gradstudies@alfaisal.edu.
2. Advanced payment of tuition fees for the courses that the student will be taking.
3. Non-degree students cannot register for a course without fulfilling its prerequisites.
4. A non-degree student is allowed to register for a maximum of 9 CHs in the Fall or Spring semester, and 6 CHs in the Summer semester.
5. For non-Saudi students, a valid Iqama.