• To benefit from the experiences of universities in the development of postgraduate programs to make them responsive to the needs of development and the labour market in all sectors.
• To develop appropriate mechanisms for the evaluation and review of postgraduate programs in Saudi universities.
• To develop plans and specific recommendations to advance postgraduate programs based on appropriate review and evaluation mechanisms.

Experts and lecturers involved in postgraduate programs from different Saudi and international Universities will participate as speakers. Also The deans of Saudi Universities graduate schools or their representatives will be invited to the symposium. Attendance of the symposium activities and participation in discussions is open to all individuals interested in postgraduate education.

The symposium events will be conducted over two days of lectures and panel discussions. The symposium program consists of two morning sessions and one afternoon session. All events will be carried out at the main Hall of King Saud University.

• Role of the Unified Regulations Organizing Postgraduate Studies in Saudi Universities in the development of postgraduate programs.
• Evaluation and award postgraduate programs: appropriate mechanisms of self-evaluation, external-evaluation and characteristics of distinct programs.
• Necessary requirements for postgraduate programs to improve educational and research Mechanisms for attracting outstanding students locally and internationally.
• Desired standards of faculty involved in the postgraduate programs.
• Development of study plans for postgraduate programs in line with output and become competitive with their counterparts in other universities.