PNU introduces English & French tourism diplomas

Thursday, April 7, 2022

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has recently declared about the introduction of two new higher diploma programs into the sector. This would be done in partnership with the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh.

In two new foreign languages, English and French, the programs were launched. The two programs is set to raise the standards and qualifications of the workers associated with Saudi tourism as well as empower women in tourism.

To quote the ministry as said on Twitter: “In partnership with Princess Nourah University, we are pleased to offer two higher diploma programs in the field of tourism launched in two languages including English and French. These two programs are the first programs of their kind in Saudi universities, with the aim of preparing professionally qualified cadres in various fields of tourism according to the highest standards.”

In tests, applicants must attain definite scores to qualify for the programs, like a minimum score of 65 in the Post-Graduate General Aptitude Test. Also, they must have a bachelor’s degree in related majors with a grade of at least B or C+.

For the French diploma programs, those who wish to apply must obtain level A2 in the DELF (Diplome d’etudes en langue francaise), TEF (Test d’Evaluation de Francais), or other French-language equivalent tests.

PNU provides a wide range of about 20 master’s degree programs, including several interdisciplinary and international collaboration-based programs.

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