Sanaa: The Student Affairs Council for Yemeni public and private universities approved a unified general policy for coordination, admission, and capacity for the academic year 1447 AH (2025-2026 AD) during a meeting chaired by Minister of Education and Scientific Research Hassan Al-Saadi. This decision marks a significant step in streamlining the admission process and ensuring fairness for all applicants.
According to Yemen News Agency, the key decisions of the approved policy include opening coordination and admission on the 8th of Shawwal, closing one month after the announcement of secondary school results, and beginning the university calendar on the 1st of Muharram, with exceptions for first-level students. All coordination and admission will be conducted through the Information Technology Center’s electronic portal, maintaining existing capacity and admission rates. Additionally, students with complementary Quran and Sharia sciences certificates or teacher diplomas can enroll in specific programs, while secondary school certificates from outside Yemen must be equated by the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research.
Graduates of vocational secondary schools are allowed to enroll in corresponding or humanities programs, subject to a competitive exam. The policy also sets age limits for secondary school certificates at a maximum of 12 years for scientific specializations. Students with certificates older than 10 years can enroll in administrative and humanities programs, and conditions for student transfers will be reviewed.
The meeting also addressed challenges faced during the previous academic year’s admission process and explored ways to improve efficiency. Minister Al-Saadi directed universities to adhere to the approved policy and university calendar, emphasizing the importance of addressing challenges and finding solutions.