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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) was officially established by royal decree on 5 Jumada 1, 1383 (23 September 1963). The first students were admitted a year later, on 23 September 1964, a total of 67 young men enrolled when it was called the College of Petroleum and Minerals (CPM). Since that time, the number of university students increased to more than 8,000 students in the meantime. Several significant events have marked the University's growth. In 1971, at the first graduation ceremony, four men received their baccalaureate degrees in engineering. In 1975, the College of Petroleum and Minerals became the University of Petroleum and Minerals.…
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King Fahd Security College is an educational/military institute part of the Saudi Ministry of Interior. The faculty of educating and training students about the hardships of life and security to protect the country's security and stability. The need to require the evolution of life after the reunification of the country at the hands of His Majesty King Abdul Aziz - may Allah have mercy on him - the introduction of the scientific method in all matters of life and to achieve stability and security of procedure had to be the same token, the security issues involved in science and training. Was the order of the High Holy 29/9/1354 e approval of the proposal of the Police Dire…
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KAUST aspires to be a destination for scientific and technological education and research. By inspiring discoveries to address global challenges, we strive to serve as a beacon of knowledge that bridges people and cultures to better humanity. KAUST advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research integrated with graduate education. We are a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and the world. We exist for the pursuit and advancement of scientific knowledge and its broad dissemination and benevolent application. We strive to enhance society's welfare with a particular focus on four areas of gl…
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King Abdulaziz University carries the name of the establisher of Saudi Arabia- God bless him. This University was established in 1387 H / 1967 G as a national university aiming at spreading higher education in the western area of Saudi Arabia. This dream has come true through the continuous efforts of the loyal citizens of this country. The members of the initiating committee had the chance to meet King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz –God bless him- and His Majesty showed all support for this idea. The establishing committee was formed headed by King Faisal- God bless him and his highness the Minister of Education at that time Sheikh Hasan Bin Abdullah Al al-sheik. The University…
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Jubail University College provides a comprehensive introduction to our work, our aspirations, and the many opportunities we offer for partnership and participation in pursuing our goals. JUC strives to make every student feel part of a family of learners. We are here to help students succeed, and we provide many support services to ensure their success. These include an Intensive English Language Program for Prep-Year, a concerned counseling staff, and computer labs. Our physical education courses also help you cultivate your physical and social health along with your mind. We have a dedicated faculty, many of whom are specialists in their fields. Also, we have a staff of…
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Jubail Industrial College had its roots in 1978 when the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu established a skills training center to develop the skilled workforce required by the Kingdom. In 1982, the skills training center was upgraded into an institute named the Royal Commission Jubail Human Resources Development Institute. The Manpower Council of the Government of Saudi Arabia issued a Royal decree in 1989 to transform the institute into a full-fledged engineering and business college, named the Jubail Industrial College. This was established to serve the educational and training needs of the newly created Jubail Industrial City and the local and regional community…
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Jazan University (JU) was one of the most remarkable academic events in 2006 in Jazan Province. JU rests by the Red Sea on the southwest coast of Saudi Arabia. JU's emergence was a significant further step to provide the local communities in Jazan Province with unique educational opportunities with a modern touch and up-to-date programs using state-of-the-art educational technologies. JU offers several highly demanded majors through many academic departments and centers. Jazan University will be a gateway to the future for Jazan Province and the Kingdom, recognized nationally and internationally for academic excellence, competent graduates, high impact research, and …
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The Royal Decree established it No. 11, dated 03/25/1381 AH, followed by Royal Decree No. 21 dated 04/16/1381 AH ratified by the Senior Advisory Council System for Universities. Studies began in it on Sunday, 2nd of Jumada Al-Akhirah in the same year. On 18/05/1386 AH the Royal Decree No. M/18 for the approval of the university system was issued. Then another system was issued for the university following the Royal Decree No. M/70 dated 08/07/1395 AH. This included that the Islamic University of Medina in Saudi Arabia is an international Islamic institution in its Goal and Saudi Arabian affiliation. It identified the objectives as follows: To convey Islam's eternal …
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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University opened its doors to women and men in 1975 with two pioneering colleges, the College of Medicine and the College of Architecture. Almost four decades later, this academic institution has grown into a leading research university with 21 colleges spread throughout the Eastern Province and a student population of over 45,000. As a preeminent research-based institution, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University continues to grow and develop, continually assessing and improving its curricula and expanding its academic capabilities in all disciplines, while at the same time engaging the public in addressing environmental and community cha…
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Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University nurtures the knowledge, creativity and moral values of male and female students to acquire the leadership skills and serve their home country through providing activities of high quality learning, teaching, scientific research, and community service. Guided by its Islamic traditions and values, the University integrates commitment to Islamic principles with academic and research excellence, in addition to international communication and knowledge exchange in order to participate in producing and disseminating knowledge in accordance with national and international quality standards. Teaching Sharia knowledge prevailed most…
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Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies is the first private medical College of higher education to be opened under the Ministry of Higher Education'sEducation's supervision in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Promoted by and affiliated with the Al-Jedaani Group of Hospitals, KSA, it is located in the southern part of Jeddah'sJeddah's historic city, near the picturesque Red Sea coast. With a diverse range of very experienced national and international faculty members, Ibn Sina successfully provides an appropriate scientific atmosphere for teaching and learning Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Nursing courses. To keep up with international standards of education, all p…
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FBS was established in the year 1424 H in Tabuk, with one college – the College of Computing. At the beginning of the academic year, 1427 – 28 H, a branch for girls was added and was followed by the addition of the two colleges of Engineering and Business and Management in 1428 – 29 H. The University is governed by a Board of Trustees chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Fahad Bin Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz. The University continues to receive technical support from the American University of Beirut, which offers consulting services on designing curricula, selecting faculty, and developing the university bylaws. Based on the principle of integration between private and pu…
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Effat University believes that the nation's future lies in the divine act of reading, as expressed in the Holy Quran. The verb IQRA, 'read,' transformed a nation that favored the oral transmission of culture and the lyrical expression of ideas into a nation that produced a formidable number of written manuscripts. Effat University maintains that its prospects reside in reviving this vital part of the divine inspiration, reading, and increasing comprehensive human knowledge to provide the nation with an infusion of new blood and guide it towards enlightenment. Effat University strives to impart international and humanistic Islamic values to its students. It prepares them…
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Private education in the Kingdom is witnessing a revival and great attention of the Custodian government of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, may God preserve him. Dar Al Uloom is one of the most distinguished private universities in the Kingdom, directed towards promoting higher education and investment in sustained human capital. It is also working on rehabilitating male and female students to be qualified scientifically in the labor market while providing an encouraging environment for excellence, creativity, and success. The University is aiming to gain a well-established scientific identity that provides a positive balance between three pillars: educati…
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Located in the heart of Jeddah's metropolitan city, Dar Al-Hekma University is one of Saudi Arabia's leading teaching and research universities for young women. Since its opening in 1999, Dar Al-Hekma University is dedicated to endowing its students with the skills and knowledge they need to flourish and succeed in a rapidly changing world. Since its establishment in 1999, Dar Al-Hekma University has positioned itself as the leading private, non-profit, higher education institution for young women in Saudi Arabia. Dar Al-Hekma University comprises three major academic components: Hekma School of Business and Law, Hekma School of Design and Architecture, Hekma School o…
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We undertake to wipe out technical literacy in both the individual and the society; we commit ourselves to seek and use the best technology available to train our students and even compete with its producers. We guarantee that our graduates be better than they expect. Our main objectives are generally based on the general objectives of technical and technological training in the Kingdom. The specific objectives are pursued yearly and aimed at highlighting the excellence that characterizes the Colleges. Among the main objectives are graduating a highly technically trained cadre that would find the best scientific solutions to the problems facing us and support the developm…
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The College of Business Administration is concerned primarily with the colleges' developments and its future directions; it is including all sectors of the administration and academic, along with all activities and development initiatives presented. Each sector in the college is responsible for planning, preparing, and implementing initiatives concerning the scope of his work and under its strategic plan. The development core's management is to identify the best practices in higher education and apply them according to the academic and administrative needs. View full university
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The idea of establishing a non-profit Open University in the Arab world was initiated by HRH Prince Talal Bin Abdulaziz, President of the Arab Gulf Development Program (AGFUND). In 1996 HRH Prince Talal officially announced the concept of establishing the Arab Open University as a non-conventional academic institution and as a foundation that contributes to steering development in scientific, social, and cultural spheres. This initiative developed into a full-pledged Arab Open University in 2002 in a strategic partnership with the Open University in the United Kingdom. A pioneering Arab Open University dedicated to building the science and knowledge society. Develop and…
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A pioneering Arab Open University dedicated to building the science and knowledge society. Develop and disseminate knowledge, build expertise according to international quality standards without time or geographical barriers to contribute and prepare the workforce for development needs, and build science and knowledge society in the Arab countries. The Arab World is witnessing a rise in blended higher education venues and is constantly assessing their viability and impact on our development. The Arab Open University (AOU) takes pride in being the pioneer of this ambitious project. It stands ready to nurture the new concept in university education delivery at the highest s…
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The multi-sided dilemma higher education faces today in Saudi Arabia is how to plan for and implement new technologies, how to absorb an ever-increasing number of high school graduates, and how to train, upgrade personnel, and maintain old systems without spending exorbitant amounts of money. At the same time, institutions are challenged with shifting demographics, rising student expectations, overburdened traditional government educational institutions, government mandates, and increased competition. Due to such factors, universities in Saudi Arabia must adapt their traditional roles, without abandoning them, to the demands of the information society of the future or to …
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The importance of the cavity from being the largest land port in the Middle East, and is the northern gate of the queen, and have been an ancient trade route between the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant and Egypt and is - also - through the land to house pilgrims to Mecca. And is the cavity of the promising tourism areas in the Kingdom due to the virtues of a temperate climate, and the nature of farming has many beautiful palm trees, olive, and others, as well as ancient monuments that show some of the ancient histories of the region, and in which: giant palace, and Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab in the Jandal. As well as its wealth of hotels, parks and green spaces beau…
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Al Yamamah University (YU) was established in May 2001 as a single college by the Al-Khudair family. This marked their second significant contribution to education in Saudi Arabia, having pioneered establishing the first private schools in Riyadh in 1957. Authorized as an institution of higher learning by the Ministry of Higher Education, Al Yamamah College opened its doors to male students in September 2004 and to female students in September 2006. In 2008, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may Allah protect him, issued a royal decree approving the elevation of Al Yamamah College to university status, the culmination of eight yea…
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The highly reputed King Faisal Foundation founded Alfaisal University in 2002 as one of the first Private Non-Profit, research and teaching universities in the Kingdom committed to achieving international standards of excellence. It has the support of national and international co-founders and distinguished Board Members that have continually supported the university in its mission to remain a student-centered institution committed to research. Alfaisal University comprises four faculties, spanning from Business, Engineering, Medicine, Science, and General Studies, offering world-class marketable undergraduate and graduate programs to the finest male and female students…
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The Institute of Public Administration was founded by the instrument of Royal Decree no. 93 of 10.4.1961, as a body-corporate, autonomous government agency. The purpose of its establishment was to increase the efficiency of public employees and educate them, make them capable of shouldering their responsibilities, and use their jurisdiction to raise the level of administration and support the foundation of national economic development. Also, the IPA contributes to government departments' administrative organization, offers consultations on administrative problems referred to it by government ministries and agencies, undertakes administrative research works, and enhances …
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