Overview
The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) is Saudi Arabia's government body responsible for technical colleges and vocational institutes across the Kingdom, offering diploma and certificate-level training in fields such as engineering technology, business, IT, health and industrial trades.
Who can apply
Diploma-level programmes at TVTC technical colleges generally require a Saudi (Tawjihi) secondary school certificate or equivalent, with admission also depending on the specific programme's capacity and entry criteria. Shorter vocational institute courses may have different, often more flexible, entry requirements.
Levels or stages
Vocational institutes: shorter, trade-focused certificate courses.
Technical colleges: diploma-level programmes (typically around two years) in technical and professional fields, for students who have completed secondary education.
Exam pattern
Programmes combine theoretical coursework exams with practical, lab- or workshop-based assessment of applied skills specific to the technical field being studied.
How to apply
Candidates apply through TVTC's centralised admission portal, selecting a technical college or vocational institute, programme and intake.
FAQs
What level of schooling do I need for a TVTC technical college diploma?
Generally a Saudi secondary school certificate (Tawjihi) or equivalent, alongside meeting the programme's specific admission criteria.
Does TVTC only offer diploma-level programmes?
No, it also runs shorter, trade-focused courses through its vocational institutes alongside diploma-level technical colleges.