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Universities in Saudi Arabia

81 universities

Universities

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#149

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Higher Education in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in higher education since the 1970s, building a network of more than 30 public universities including King Abdulaziz University, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, established 2009), the country's flagship research institution. The Ministry of Education and the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) oversee quality; instruction is in Arabic at most public universities, with English used in sciences and at KAUST. Vision 2030 has prioritised research commercialisation, international partnerships, women's access — women now constitute the majority of university students — and reducing dependence on foreign expertise.

King Abdulaziz University

King Saud University

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King Abdullah University of Science & Technology

Umm Al Qura University

#13

King Khalid University

#16

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King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

#18

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College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences

#25

University of Northern Border

#26

Al Baha University

#27

Al Yamamah University

#28

Alfaisal University

#29

Institute of Public Administration

#29

Taibah University

#30

University of Hafr Al Batin

#31

Al Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

#32

Saudi Electronic University

#32

Taif University

#33

Dar Al Uloom University

#33

Tabuk University

#34

Bisha University

#34

Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

#35

Jubail Industrial College

#35

Majmaah University

#36

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University of Business & Technology

#36

Qassim University

#37

Fahad Bin Sultan University

#38

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences

#39

Prince Sultan University

#40

Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies

#40

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

#41

Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences

#41

Batterjee Medical College

#42

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Technical & Vocational Training Corporation

#43

Jubail University College

#44

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Royal Commission Yanbu Colleges & Institutes

#45

University of Prince Mugrin

#46

Dar Al Hekma University

#47

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University

#48

Riyadh Elm University

#48

Arab Open University Saudi Arabia

#49

Almaarefa University

#50

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

#51

King Faisal University

#52

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Madinah Institute for Leadership & Entrepreneurship

#53

Fakeeh College of Medical Sciences

#54

Vision Colleges

#55

Jubail Technical Institute

#56

Colleges Farabi

#57

Sulaiman Alrajhi Colleges

#58

Dammam Community College

#59

Arab East Colleges

#60

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College of Telecom & Information

#61

King Fahd Security College

#62

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Riyadh College of Technology

#63

Buraydah Private Colleges

#64

Ibn Rushd College for Management Sciences

#65

Imsimbi Training

#66

Islamic University of Al Madinah

#67

Mustaqbal University Buraydah

#67

Jeddah International College

#68

Prince Sultan Aviation Academy

#69

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Almaarefa College

#70

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Madinah College of Technology

#71

University of Dammam

#72

Yanbu Industrial College

#73

Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

#74

Yanbu University College

#74

Applied Engineering College Riyadh

#75

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Prince Sultan College for Tourism & Business

#76

Technical Trainers College

#77

Shaqra University

#78

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Hafr Albatin Community College

#78

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Dammam College of Technology

#79

#83

#88

#94

#101

#102

#109

Saad College of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences

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Leadership Community College

Frequently Asked Questions

Saudi Arabia has approximately 70 universities, including 30 public and 40 private institutions. The kingdom has invested heavily in higher education, with institutions like King Saud University, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), and King Abdulaziz University.

Public universities in Saudi Arabia offer free tuition to Saudi citizens and often provide monthly stipends. International students may receive full scholarships through the Saudi government scholarship program, which covers tuition, living expenses, health insurance, and round-trip airfare.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a private research university established in 2009. It is one of the world's most generously endowed universities, offering graduate-level STEM programs in English. All admitted students receive full fellowships covering tuition, housing, and a monthly stipend.