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High School Talent Recruitment Program

Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University launched the High School Talent Recruitment Program, which aims to establish criteria and incentives for recruiting talented high school graduates, including students with disabilities. The program seeks to enhance the quality of the University’s student intake by attracting high-achieving students in specific fields based on well-defined criteria. It also supports the University’s role in keeping pace with national development, advancing the transition toward a knowledge-based society, and promoting sustainable development.

 

Targeted Programs for Talent Recruitment

College

Available Academic Programs

College of Art and Design

- Bachelor of Visual Arts
- Bachelor of Fashion and Textile Design
- Bachelor of Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Film Production
- Bachelor of Theatrical Production
- Bachelor of Music Production and Audio

College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity

- Bachelor of Sport Sciences and Coaching

 

    1. Talent Recruitment Requirements for the College of Art and Design

Admission Requirements

  1. The applicant must be a Saudi national or the daughter of a Saudi mother.
  2. The applicant must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent from within or outside the Kingdom.
  3. No more than five years must have elapsed since the applicant obtained her high school diploma.
  4. The applicant must have taken both the General Aptitude Test and the Achievement Test administered by the National Center for Assessment.
  5. The applicant must meet the published admission requirements or any other requirements determined by the University Council.
  6. The applicant must demonstrate talent in one of the announced artistic fields.
  7. The applicant must successfully pass the artistic aptitude test and admission interview.

* Required Document: A copy of the national ID or a valid resident ID, in PDF format, with a maximum file size of 1 MB.

 

Artistic Aptitude Test and Admission Interview: Instructions and Required Materials

  • Bring the original national ID and arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment at the College of Art and Design building, Station A8.
  • A3 white Canson paper (29 × 42 cm).
  • A B4 pencil, eraser, sharpener, ruler, and blue pen.

Important Note: Students must adhere to the scheduled appointment. Failure to attend will result in forfeiture of the nomination, as the test cannot be rescheduled.

 

    1. Talent Recruitment Requirements for the Bachelor’s Program in Sport Sciences and Coaching

Admission Requirements

  1. The applicant must be a Saudi national or the daughter of a Saudi mother.
  2. The applicant must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, obtained no more than five years ago.
  3. The applicant must have taken the General Aptitude Test and Achievement Test administered by the National Center for Assessment.
  4. The applicant must demonstrate talent in sports.
  5. The applicant must be medically and physically fit, with a body mass index (BMI) of no more than 27.
  6. The applicant must successfully complete the medical examination specified by the College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity.
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Medical Examination Location for Nominated Applicants

University Medical Center — Station A4. Applicants must bring the original national ID and adhere to the scheduled appointment.

Medical Center Location (Google Maps)

 

Application Process and Guidelines

  • New Application: Create a user account by entering the national ID/residency ID number through the Talent Recruitment Portal and complete all required information.
  • Completing the online application constitutes the applicant’s acknowledgment and full acceptance of the applicable requirements and regulations.
  • Applicants are responsible for monitoring their application status and confirming admission if nominated, according to the announced timeline.
  • Applicants are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided and the completeness of the attached documents. Applications that do not meet the requirements will be excluded.
  • Applications are submitted online throughout the specified period. The date of application does not affect the selection process.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Talent Recruitment Program

Comprehensive answers and clarifications about the talent recruitment programs and their requirements.

Download the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

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