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جامعة الملك فيصل

King Faisal University

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world rank  2002

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Overview

King Faisal University (جامعة الملك فيصل) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Al-Ahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1975, King Faisal University (KFU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia. KFU provides 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 across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 51-year-old Saudi Arabian higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The institution reports an acceptance rate of 80-89%. It is considered a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. KFU also provides students with 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 Faisal University's Control Typepublic

Entity

King Faisal University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

King Faisal University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

King Faisal University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name (Non Latin) جامعة الملك فيصل
Name
Name (English)
Acronym KFU
Founded 1975
Motto Advance Knowledge through Creative Research
Colours Green and blue
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Location

Address PO 380
Al-Ahsa
31982 Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia
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King Faisal University Phone Number (3) 580 0000
King Faisal University Fax Number (3) 580 8954
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1975


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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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 Faisal 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 Faisal University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of King Faisal 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 Faisal University's academic range and degree level offering.



King Faisal 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 Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

King Faisal University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

King Faisal University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of King Faisal 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 Faisal University.



جامعة الملك فيصل: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 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 Faisal University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official King Faisal University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

King Faisal University Admission Info


King Faisal University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


King Faisal University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

جامعة الملك فيصل has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

جامعة الملك فيصل's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least 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 Faisal University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
King Faisal University has more than 500 international students.


King Faisal University's Admission Office Admission Office

Deanship of Admission and Enrollment, Post Box 400
Al Ahsa - 31982 31982
(3) 580 1762
(3) 581 3499

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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 Faisal University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

King Faisal University Size and Profile


King Faisal University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

جامعة الملك فيصلThis institution has a student enrollment ranging from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


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

جامعة الملك فيصل's academic staff ranges from 2,000 to 2,499 members.


King Faisal University's Control Type Control Type

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


King Faisal University's Entity Type Entity Type

جامعة الملك فيصل 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 Faisal University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


King Faisal University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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


King Faisal University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


King Faisal University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

King Faisal University Facilities


King Faisal University's Library University Library

Yes Visit King Faisal University's Library


King Faisal University's Housing University Housing

Yes


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

Yes


King Faisal University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

King Faisal University Services


King Faisal University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


King Faisal University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


King Faisal University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

King Faisal University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


King Faisal University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

King Faisal University Organisational Structure

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

King Faisal University
  • College of Medicine and Surgery
  • College of Clinical Pharmacy
  • College of Dentistry
  • Nursing College
  • College of Computer Science and Information Technology
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Agriculture and Food Science
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • College of Architecture
  • College of Education
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Medical Sciences
  • College of Applied Sciences and Community Service
  • College of Science

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Memberships and Affiliations

King Faisal University Affiliations and Memberships

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