The history of UBT is one of courage and vision, one that sought to fill the need for specialized and quality business education that would benefit the labor market in Saudi Arabia. Over a short period of 12 years, UBT expanded tremendously by implementing the critical factors of effective and courageous leadership while prioritizing a high value for quality education. UBT began as a simple junior college in 2000, offering classes to both genders that granted business-related diplomas, and quickly progressed by 2003 into a full-fledged four-year college (CBA) offering six programs.
University of Business and Technology (UBT), one of the leading private universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is recognized nationally and internationally for high-quality education. UBT offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate education responsive to market needs in three specialized academic areas: business, engineering, and media (mainly advertising). The burgeoning increase of the Saudi population and the parallel demand for excellent education prompted different universities' establishment. UBT is one of those to continue to meet these needs.
Our institution prepares students with specialist knowledge, transferable skills, and work ethics required to top as industry leaders and entrepreneurs likewise committed to the fullest influence of up to date practices and provide an environment that caters and pursues life learning process. For the past 14 years, we have worked so hard and will continue to do so to continuously sustain the respect and loyalty of our students, parents, alumni, valued employers, and partners.
UBT focuses on quality education and continuous improvement. Five of our CBA Programs were accredited in 2010 by the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAA). We are working hard to earn international accreditations as well for all our university programs.
To be a leading university recognized nationally and internationally for high-quality, interdisciplinary education, applied research, and strategic partnerships to develop skilled and competent future leaders.
UBT is a private university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate education responsive to market needs. The university prepares students with transferable skills required to excel as industry leaders and entrepreneurs. UBT is committed to leveraging applied research and provides an environment that helps students, faculty, and alumni pursue life-long learning.
UBT's strategic objectives reflect a holistic approach to achieving its vision and mission and were determined along with three dimensions education, research, and community. Eleven Strategic objectives have been identified across these dimensions that would help UBT realize its vision and mission.
