34 private universities in Saudi Arabia in 2026
The private universities in Saudi Arabia offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.
34 private universities
Saudi Arabia has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.
Dar Al Uloom University
Private university in Riyadh offering programs in health, pharmacy, engineering, business, law and design.
Dar Al-Hekma University
Private non-profit women's university in Jeddah, renowned for its programs in business, law, design and technology.
University of Business and Technology (UBT)
Private university in Jeddah, founded in 2001, specializing in business, engineering, advertising and design with an international faculty.
Fahad Bin Sultan University
Private university in Tabuk, founded in 2003, offering programs in engineering, computing, business, law and education.
Arab Open University (Saudi Arabia branch)
Saudi branch of the Arab Open University, offering flexible distance learning in business, computing and languages.
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University
Large private university in Al-Khobar, Eastern Province, known for its outcomes-based education system.
Prince Muqrin University
Private university in Madinah aligned with Vision 2030, with colleges of engineering, computing, business and tourism.
Prince Sultan University
Non-profit private university in Riyadh offering programs in engineering, business, law, computing and design.
Riyadh Elm University
Private university in Riyadh specializing in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing and health technologies.
Sulaiman Al Rajhi University
Non-profit private university in Al Bukayriyah, founded by Sheikh Sulaiman Al Rajhi, focusing on medicine and health sciences.