Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education has announced that university students can now pursue more than one specialization simultaneously, marking another significant step in the modernization of higher education in the Kingdom.
The decision, part of the Vision 2030 initiatives, aims to equip students with diverse skill sets that align with the evolving demands of the global labor market. By enabling dual specializations, students will have greater flexibility to tailor their academic paths to match their aspirations and career goals.
To implement this change, Saudi universities will provide students with access to academic counseling and planning resources. The program will officially begin in the next academic semester, with expectations of high enrollment across various disciplines.
The dual-specialization initiative has been met with widespread approval from students and parents, who see it as an opportunity to expand educational horizons and foster new career opportunities in a rapidly changing world.
The move follows closely after King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) announced a transformative shift in its academic pathways, allowing students with bachelor’s degrees to apply directly for PhD programs, bypassing the traditional requirement of a master’s degree.
KFUPM’s new program aims to expedite the journey to a doctorate, enabling students to engage in advanced research sooner. The initiative provides an unprecedented opportunity for bachelor’s graduates to pursue high-level research and innovation, addressing contemporary challenges as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.