Saudi Arabia — university guide
The 60 universities in Saudi Arabia in 2026
An informative guide to the 60 higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
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Universities
26
Public
34
Private
#129
Best ranking
King Saud University
20,000 SAR
Min bachelor fee
61
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Saudi Arabia
Based on the 16 universities in Saudi Arabia that published their fees.
Min20,000 SARMax94,000 SAR
Universities in Saudi Arabia: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
26
Public universities
The public institutions in Saudi Arabia
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34
Private universities
The private institutions in Saudi Arabia
34universities
31
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
31universities
16
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
16universities
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University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Programs
Fields offered in Saudi Arabia
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List of universities in Saudi Arabia in 2026
60 universities listedDar Al Uloom University
Private13 13 programs· Private university in Riyadh offering programs in health, pharmacy, engineering, business, law and design.
Dar Al-Hekma University
Private11 11 programs· Private non-profit women's university in Jeddah, renowned for its programs in business, law, design and technology.
University of Bisha
#1203Public12 12 programs· Public university in the Asir region, founded in 2014, covering health, sciences, engineering, business and education.
University of Jeddah
#1003Public20 20 programs· Public university in Jeddah, on the Red Sea coast, offering a broad range of academic programs.
University of Hafr Al-Batin
#1002Public17 17 programs· Public university in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, founded in 2014, serving the Hafr Al-Batin region's development.
University of Ha'il
#855Public18 18 programs· Public university in the Ha'il region, offering diverse programs and full scholarships for deserving students.
Northern Border University
#902Public16 16 programs· Public university in the Northern Borders region, in Arar, training the workforce of the Kingdom's north.
Majmaah University
#705Public18 18 programs· Public university established by royal decree in Majmaah, Riyadh region, with colleges across several cities.
Najran University
#801Public18 18 programs· Public university in the Kingdom's south, with tuition waived for citizens and comprehensive scholarships.
Shaqra University
#804Public17 17 programs· Saudi public university offering quality academic programs and promoting research and innovation.
University of Tabuk
#829Public20 20 programs· Public university in the Kingdom's northwest, offering diverse programs within a modern learning environment.
Taif University
#653Public25 25 programs· Public university in Taif, Makkah region, offering a wide range of academic programs.
University of Business and Technology (UBT)
Private12 12 programs· Private university in Jeddah, founded in 2001, specializing in business, engineering, advertising and design with an international faculty.
Jouf University
#777Public18 18 programs· Public university in the Al-Jouf region, founded in 2005, bringing together 14 colleges serving regional development.
Saudi Electronic University
#1202Public10 10 programs· Pioneering Saudi public university for blended and distance learning, with campuses across the Kingdom.
Fahad Bin Sultan University
Private11 11 programs· Private university in Tabuk, founded in 2003, offering programs in engineering, computing, business, law and education.
Islamic University of Madinah
#852Public17 17 programs· Public university in Madinah, founded in 1961, offering Islamic and Arabic studies with fully funded scholarships.
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
#665Public20 20 programs· Public university in Riyadh, founded in 1953, a world pioneer in sharia and Arabic language studies.
King Abdulaziz University
#351Public40 40 programs· Major public university in Jeddah, founded in 1967, offering programs across virtually every field of study.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
#201Public16 16 programs· World-class public research university dedicated to science and technology, where every student receives a full fellowship.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
#333Public25 25 programs· Public university in Dhahran, a world leader in petroleum science and engineering, renowned for research excellence.
King Faisal University
#606Public26 26 programs· Public university in Al-Ahsa, founded in 1975, renowned for veterinary medicine, agriculture and health sciences.
King Khalid University
#458Public29 29 programs· Public university in Abha, Asir region, founded in 1998 through the merger of Imam and King Saud institutions.
King Saud University
#129Public42 42 programs· Saudi Arabia's oldest university, founded in 1957 in Riyadh, covering every field of study.