Article (26): From the Faculty Bylaw.

Cancellation of a student's enrollment for a Ph.D. degree is applicable under any of the following circumstances:
 
(1) If the student does not pass the comprehensive exam mentioned in Article (24).
 
(2) If the student does not submit the dissertation within five years from the date of enrollment, taking into consideration periods of suspension, and an exceptional year may be granted based on the report of the main supervisor, approved by the department council and the college council, and endorsed by the university's council.
 
(3) If the supervisor or supervisors submit a request justifying the cancellation of the student's enrollment, and the department council accepts it, the college council approves it, after notifying the student.
 
(4) If the dissertation is rejected outright by the examination committee.
 
(5) If the student submits a request for the cancellation of their enrollment.

Article (25): From the Faculty Bylaw.

The student is awarded a Ph.D. degree in the specialization, provided that the certificate specifies the general specialization of the thesis topic and its title.

Article (24): From the faculty Bylaw.

To obtain a Ph.D. degree, the student must fulfill the following requirements:
 
(1) The student must pass the exam held at the end of each semester of the first academic year of enrollment. This exam covers courses related to the research topic, as determined by the department council and approved by the college council based on the supervisors' recommendations. These courses are chosen from the appendix number (2), with a total of two courses per semester. The duration of each course is four hours weekly. These courses should not be ones studied at the master's level.
 
(2) Examinations for Ph.D. courses are held at the end of each semester, and if a student fails for two consecutive years, their enrollment is canceled.
 
(3) All exams for the courses are written, and a student is considered to have failed if they do not take the written exam.
 
(4) Results for each semester are announced separately, and the overall grade for both semesters is determined at the end of the academic year.
 
(5) Failure in any course is considered a failure in all courses unless the student can justify the failure with an acceptable excuse approved by the college council.
 
(6) The student must pass the comprehensive exam, which takes place after completing the coursework. The exam is conducted by a committee proposed by the department council and approved by the college council, consisting of at least five professors or assistant professors, including the supervisor. At least two members must be from outside the college. The student is given one more chance to retake the comprehensive exam if they fail, as decided by the college council after considering the department's opinion and the committee's proposal.
 
(7) The student must conduct innovative scientific research that represents a new contribution to the specified field within at least two years after passing the comprehensive exam.
 
(8) The student must submit a thesis at least two years after passing the comprehensive exam. The thesis includes the results of the research and is accepted by the examination committee after a public defense.

Article (23): From the Faculty Bylaw.

The conditions for a student's enrollment to obtain a Ph.D. degree are as follows:

 
(1) The student must hold a Master's degree in Computer Science and Information from one of the Egyptian computer science colleges.
 
(2) Enrollment for a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Information is allowed if the student holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and Information from one of the computer science colleges or scientific institutes outside Egypt, following its equivalence by the Supreme Council of Universities.
 
(3) The student must dedicate two days per week for at least two academic years to pursue the study, with the approval of the employer.

Article (22): From the faculty Bylaw.

Zagazig University grants, based on the request of the College of Computers and Information, a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Information in one of the announced specializations in Article (3). The certificate shall indicate the general specialization of the study branch and the title of the dissertation.

Article (21): From the Faculty Bylaw.

The student's success in the academic courses and the overall grade is assessed based on one of the following classifications:
 
- Excellent: For those who achieve 90% or more of the total marks.
- Very Good: For those who achieve between 80% and less than 90% of the total marks.
- Good: For those who achieve between 70% and less than 80% of the total marks.
- Pass: For those who achieve between 60% and less than 70% of the total marks.
 
A student is considered to have failed if they obtain less than 60% of the total marks.

Article (20): From the faculty Bylaw.

To obtain a Master's degree, the student must pursue studies and research for at least two academic years, according to the following system:
 
(1) The student must pass the exam held at the end of each semester in the first academic year. This exam covers courses related to the research topic, as determined by the department council and approved by the college council based on the supervisor's recommendations. The courses are chosen from the appendix number (2), with a total of four courses each semester. The duration of each course is four hours per week.
 
(2) Examinations for Master's degree courses are held at the end of each semester. If a student fails for two consecutive years, their enrollment is canceled.
 
(3) Exams for all courses are written, and a student is considered to have failed if they do not take the written exam.
 
(4) Results for each semester are announced separately, and the overall grade for both semesters is determined at the end of the academic year.
 
(5) A second chance exam is held in November each year for students who have failed in no more than one course. If they fail again, they retake the exam with students of the current semester studying that course.
 
(6) The maximum score for the final written exam in each course is 100, and the duration of the exam is three hours.
 
(7) The student's grade in the make-up exam is acceptable unless they are absent with an acceptable excuse, in which case they receive their actual grade.
 
(8) The student conducts research in the field specified in the enrollment form and submits a thesis presenting the research results after at least two years of success in the academic courses. The thesis is presented to the examination committee for evaluation and discussion.

Article (19): From the faculty Bylaw.

The following conditions are required for a student to register for a Master's degree:
 
A. The student must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Information with a minimum overall grade of "Good" from one of the Egyptian Colleges of Computer Science and Information.
 
B. The student may register for a Master's degree if they hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Information from one of the Colleges of Computer Science and Information or scientific institutes outside Egypt, after its equivalence by the Supreme Council of Universities.
 
C. The student may register for a Master's degree if they hold a specialized postgraduate diploma in Computer Science and Information from one of the Egyptian Colleges of Computer Science with at least a "Good" overall grade, provided that the registration is in the same specialization as the obtained diploma.
 
D. The student must dedicate two academic days per week for a minimum of two academic years, with the approval of the employer.
 
E. The student must meet additional requirements that the relevant department may add for admission.

Article (17): From the Faculty Bylaws.

Secondly: Master's Degree

Article (18) from the faculty Bylaw:

Zagazig University grants, based on the request of the College of Computers and Information, a Master's degree in Computer Science and Information in one of the announced specializations in Article (3). The graduation certificate should indicate the general specialization of the study branch and the title of the dissertation.

Article (16): From the Faculty Bylaws.

The grading for success in academic courses and the overall grade is as follows:
 
- Excellent: For those who achieve 90% or more of the total marks.
- Very Good: For those who achieve between 80% and less than 90% of the total marks.
- Good: For those who achieve between 70% and less than 80% of the total marks.
- Pass: For those who achieve between 60% and less than 70% of the total marks.
 
A student is considered to have failed if they obtain less than 60% of the total marks.
 
The overall grade for the diploma is determined by the total scores of the college courses studied to obtain the diploma.

Article (15): From the Faculty Bylaws.

Examination System:
 
1- Examinations for the postgraduate diploma are held after the completion of each academic semester in the courses studied by the student, in accordance with the schedules provided in Appendix (2) of these regulations. Exams are both written and oral for all courses except the project, the grades of which are determined by the committee based on the oral discussion.
 
2- The student is considered successful if they pass all the courses of their level.
 
3- The student is considered unsuccessful if they do not take the written exam. Similarly, the student is considered unsuccessful in the project if they do not attend the oral discussion or if the committee decides to fail them.
 
4- The student is prohibited from taking the written exam for any course unless they meet the minimum attendance requirement, which is 75% of the total lectures. This is determined by a decision of the college council based on the request of the relevant department council. The student is considered unsuccessful in courses for which they are prohibited from taking the exam.
 
5- A re-examination is held during the first half of November each year for students of the first and second years who have failed in any number of courses.
 
6- In the case of a student failing any courses in the re-examination, they remain in their current level and take the exam in the following year only for the subjects they failed.
 
7- The passing grade calculated for the student, in case of success in any course they previously failed, does not exceed the maximum grade for a pass.
 
8- If the student is absent from the exam for a justified reason accepted by the college council, the grade and score obtained in the exam will be calculated as is.
 
9- The student's enrollment is permanently canceled if they fail for two consecutive years unless the failure is due to absence from exams with an acceptable excuse approved by the college council. In such cases, the years of absence are not counted within the years of failure.

Article (14): From the Faculty Bylaws.

  Post Graduate Studies Bylaw
:Introduction
 
1. The scientific departments' councils at the college are responsible for developing their five-year research plans, aligning them with external scholarships, and ensuring their connection to industry, production sectors, and services in the regions and provinces surrounding the university. These plans should also be in line with the comprehensive development plans of the country, addressing environmental issues and meeting the department's faculty needs. The plans of the departments are presented to the college council for approval.
 
2. The scientific departments' councils determine the necessary elements to complete the basic infrastructure for scientific research, including equipment, devices, and tools. The college and the university provide the necessary funding within the available budget. The department and college councils oversee the implementation of these plans.
 
3. The research topics for Master's and Ph.D. theses are derived from the research plans of the scientific departments.
 
4. The college's research plans consist of the plans of its departments, with an attempt to coordinate with other computer and information science faculties to serve industry and development plans.
 
5. The academic plans for postgraduate diplomas, master's, and Ph.D. programs are linked to industry types, development plans, environmental requirements, and the surrounding areas, aiming to strengthen the connection between the college and the community. It is preferred for diploma courses to include discussion sessions, practical projects, and elective courses.
 
First: Postgraduate Diploma
 
Article (12) of the College's Regulations
 
The University of Zagazig, based on a request from the College of Computer Science and Information, awards a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Information in one of the specializations mentioned in Article (3), indicating the specialization on the diploma.
 
Article (13) of the College's bylaw
 
:Admission Rules
 
1. The announcement of the diploma is made internally and externally in one of the official newspapers in the first half of August. Student enrollment applications are accepted until mid-September each year, and classes begin in the first week of October.
 
2. The following conditions are required for enrolling in the postgraduate diploma program:
 
   a. Dedication to the program for at least two days a week, with explicit approval from the employer.
   b. For specialized diplomas:
      1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Information in the specialized field from one of the Egyptian faculties of computer science and information or an equivalent degree from another recognized scientific institute by the Supreme Council of Universities.
      2. Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science and information from one of the Egyptian universities or an equivalent degree from another recognized scientific institute by the Supreme Council of Universities. The courses and hours studied during the bachelor's degree are evaluated by the department's council to ensure alignment with the specialization field.
 
   c. For general diplomas:
      Bachelor's degree from one of the Egyptian universities or an equivalent degree from another recognized scientific institute by the Supreme Council of Universities.
 
Article (14) of the College's Regulations
 
Study System:
 
A. Specialized Diplomas:
1. The duration of the study for obtaining a specialized postgraduate diploma is two academic semesters.
2. Students prepare a graduation project throughout the two semesters. The departments' councils specify the project's topic, and the college council forms discussion and evaluation committees for the projects.
 
B. General Diploma:
1. The duration of the study for obtaining a general postgraduate diploma in Computer Science and Information is four academic semesters.
2. Second-year students prepare an extended project over two academic semesters. The departments' councils specify the project's topic, and the college council forms discussion and evaluation committees for the projects.

 

Article (13): From the Faculty Bylaws.

Admission Rules:
 
1. The announcement of the diploma is made both internally and externally through one of the official newspapers in the first half of August. Student enrollment applications are accepted until mid-September each year, and classes commence in the first week of October.
 
2. The following conditions are required for enrolling in the postgraduate diploma program:
 
   a. Dedication to the program for at least two days a week, with explicit approval from the employer.
   b. For specialized diplomas:
      1. Holding one of the following academic degrees:
         - A bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Information in the specialization field from one of the Egyptian faculties of computer science and information, or an equivalent degree from another recognized scientific institute by the Supreme Council of Universities.
         - A bachelor's degree in the field of computer science and information from one of the Egyptian universities, or an equivalent degree from another recognized scientific institute by the Supreme Council of Universities. The courses and hours studied during the bachelor's degree are evaluated by the department's council to ensure alignment with the specialization field.
 
   c. For general diplomas:
      Holding a bachelor's degree from one of the Egyptian universities or an equivalent degree from another recognized scientific institute by the Supreme Council of Universities.

First: Postgraduate Diploma Article (12) of the faculty bylaw

Zagazig university grants, based on the request of the Council of the College of Computers and Information, a Postgraduate Diploma in Computers and Information in one of the specializations specified in Article (3), provided that the specialization is indicated on the diploma.

Introduction:

1- The scientific departments' councils at the college formulate their research plans for five concurrent years in coordination with the external missions plan. These plans must be linked to the industry, production sectors, and services for the regions and governorates surrounding the university. Additionally, they should align with the comprehensive development plans of the country, environmental issues, and fulfill the department's faculty needs. The plans of the departments are presented to the college council for approval.
 
2- The scientific departments' councils determine the requirements to complete the basic structure of scientific research. This includes equipment, devices, tools, and the necessary trained technical staff. The college and the university are responsible for providing the required funding within the available budget. The departmental and college councils oversee the implementation of these plans.
 
3- The topics of Master's and Ph.D. theses are derived from the research plans of the departments.
 
4- The research plans for the college are comprised of the plans of its departments, with an emphasis on coordinating with other faculties of computers and information sciences to serve the industry and development plans.
 
5- The curricula of postgraduate diplomas, Master's, and Ph.D. programs are connected to the industry types, development plans, and environmental requirements of the surrounding areas. This linkage supports the connection between the college and the community, encouraging those involved to pursue higher education at the college. Additionally, it is preferred that the diploma courses include discussion sessions and practical projects, with optional courses to be developed and expanded.

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