The School of General Education provides a range of introductory courses which are common for students of all undergraduate programs, grouped in six thematic clusters:
- Experiential Learning
- English Communication
- Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Research Methods and Quantitative Analysis
- Global Awareness and Regional Challenges
- Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts
With a focus on the first-year experience of higher education, General Education courses assist students to acquire essential experiential learning skills along with a firm grounding in written and oral English communication, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
General Education courses introduce students to Mathematics and quantitative Analysis, the Natural Sciences, research methods and analysis, as well as the interdisciplinary nature of Modern Science and its applications. Selected courses in the Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts will provide students with the opportunity to become more aware of global and regional challenges and to explore the wider social implications of an increasingly diverse and interconnected world while developing the principles of personal and social responsibility necessary for thriving and advancing their intellectual and practical skills.
The General Education courses indicated in individual program structures are mandatory for all students of the respective programs.