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جامعة الملك سعود

King Saud University

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Overview

King Saud University (جامعة الملك سعود) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1957, King Saud University (KSU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia. KSU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 69-year-old Saudi Arabian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate is 70-79%. This places it among a moderately selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. KSU also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

King Saud University's Control Typepublic

Entity

King Saud University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

King Saud University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

King Saud University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) جامعة الملك سعود
Name
Name (English)
Acronym KSU
Founded 1957
Motto Read! In the name of your Lord Who created (Qur'an, C 96. V 1)
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Location

Address PO Box 2454
Riyadh
11451 Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
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King Saud University Phone Number (1) 467 0000
King Saud University Fax Number (1) 468 4444
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

King Saud University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important King Saud University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET
  • Accreditation Canada (University Hospitals)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • CCAPC
  • Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering, Informatics/Computer Science, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASIIN)
  • Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize King Saud University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

King Saud University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of King Saud University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify King Saud University's academic range and degree level offering.



King Saud University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

King Saud University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

King Saud University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of King Saud University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at King Saud University.



جامعة الملك سعود: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact King Saud University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official King Saud University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

King Saud University Admission Info


King Saud University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

جامعة الملك سعود is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


King Saud University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

جامعة الملك سعود has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

جامعة الملك سعود's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


King Saud University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
King Saud University has more than 4700 international students.


King Saud University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 5733
Riyadh 11432
805252


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact King Saud University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

King Saud University Size and Profile


King Saud University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

جامعة الملك سعود has a student enrollment ranging from 35,000 to 39,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


King Saud University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

جامعة الملك سعود's academic staff ranges from 4,000 to 4,499 members.


King Saud University's Control Type Control Type

جامعة الملك سعود is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


King Saud University's Entity Type Entity Type

جامعة الملك سعود is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


King Saud University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

جامعة الملك سعود's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


King Saud University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

جامعة الملك سعود adopts a continuous academic calendar, an educational scheduling system where the academic year is organized without long breaks or traditional summer vacations.


King Saud University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


King Saud University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

King Saud University Facilities


King Saud University's Library University Library

Yes Visit King Saud University's Library


King Saud University's Housing University Housing

Yes


King Saud University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


King Saud University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

King Saud University Services


King Saud University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


King Saud University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


King Saud University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

King Saud University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


King Saud University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

King Saud University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of King Saud University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • College of Architecture and Planning
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Science
  • College of Foods and Agriculture
  • College of Computer and Information Sciences
  • College of Science in AlKharj
  • College of Engineering in AlKharj
  • College of Arts and Science in Wady Addwaser
  • College of Medicine
  • College of Dentistry
  • College of Pharmacy
  • College of Applied Medical Sciences
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Applied Medical Sciences, AlKharj
  • College of Arts
  • College of Education
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Law and Political Science
  • College of Languages and Translation
  • College of Tourism and Archaeology
  • Arabic Language Institute
  • College of Teaching
  • College of Applied Studies and Community Service
  • Community College in Al Riyadh

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Memberships and Affiliations

King Saud University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important King Saud University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
  • Saudi Pharmaceutical Society (SPS)
  • Saudi Physical Therapy Association (SPTA)
  • Saudi Dental Society (SDS)
  • Saudi Orthodontic Society (SOS)


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