Umm Al-Qura University weighted score calculator
Umm Al-Qura University calculates the weighted score as 40% high school GPA, 30% GAT and 30% SAAT — identically for scientific, administrative and theoretical specialisations. The GPA weight here is higher than at most Saudi universities, which typically assign it 30%, and that difference shifts your priorities: what you built across your school years counts for more here than elsewhere.
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Formula used: 40% High school GPA (%) + 30% GAT (General Aptitude Test) + 30% SAAT (Achievement test)
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Published formulas
| Track / programme | Formula used |
|---|---|
| Scientific specialisations | 40% High school GPA (%) + 30% GAT (General Aptitude Test) + 30% SAAT (Achievement test) |
| Administrative & theoretical specialisations | 40% High school GPA (%) + 30% GAT (General Aptitude Test) + 30% SAAT (Achievement test) |
Selection at UQU is fully automated, driven by the weighted score and each programme's capacity, with no advantage for applying first. Early submission buys you nothing — but missing the closing of the portal removes you entirely.
What this means for you
Once you know the GAT score UQU's formula demands, the number stops being abstract: it becomes a gap you can measure and close. Start by finding out where you actually stand.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the high school GPA worth at Umm Al-Qura?
40%, above the 30% common at several other Saudi universities. In practice each GPA mark you hold counts for more at UQU than it does at a university weighting the GPA at 30%.
Does UQU use a different formula for theoretical specialisations?
No. The university publishes the same weights — 40% GPA, 30% GAT and 30% SAAT — for scientific specialisations and for administrative and theoretical ones alike, so the track you choose does not change the arithmetic.
Does applying early improve my chances at UQU?
No. Selection is automated and depends only on your weighted score and the programme's capacity; there is no priority by submission time. What matters is applying within the announced window, not applying first.
How long do GAT and SAAT results stay valid for UQU?
The university publishes a validity period for both test results within its admission conditions, alongside a limit on time elapsed since secondary graduation that is shorter for medical specialisations. Check the official admission page before applying.
Does the high GPA weight make the GAT less important at UQU?
Lower weighted, not less important. The GAT and SAAT together make up 60% of your score — more than the GPA alone. The practical difference is that the GPA is closed once you graduate, while both tests can be retaken and improved.
Why does the lowest accepted score at UQU change every year?
Because it is not a threshold the university sets in advance; it is an outcome that emerges after sorting — the score of the last applicant admitted to that programme that year. It moves with applicant numbers, their strength and available seats, so it is not a guaranteed target for next year.
What GAT score do I need to reach a given UQU weighted score?
Enter your GPA, SAAT and target in the tool above. At UQU's 30% GAT weight you need a larger GAT improvement to move your final score than you would at a university weighting the GAT at 40% or 50%.