University Overview
Founded in 1975, King Faisal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Al-Ahsa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Province. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King Faisal University (KFU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. King Faisal University (KFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 50-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة الملك فيصل |
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| Name | King Faisal University |
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| Acronym | KFU |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Motto | Advance Knowledge through Creative Research |
| Colours | Green and blue |
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| Address | PO 380 Al-Ahsa 31982 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia |
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(3) 580 0000 |
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(3) 580 8954 |
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