University fees in Saudi Arabia in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 60 institutions in Saudi Arabia that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Saudi Arabia
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Saudi Arabia is 55,997 SAR per year, for the 16 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 20,000 SAR per year, with a maximum observed of 94,000 SAR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 16 universities
From
20,000
SAR
Average
55,997
SAR
Up to
94,000
SAR
Master's degree
Based on 1 university
From
90,000
SAR
Average
90,000
SAR
Up to
90,000
SAR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Saudi Arabia
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Saudi Arabia?
A bachelor's degree in Saudi Arabia costs between 20,000 and 94,000 SAR per year, with an average of 55,997 SAR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 20,000 SAR at a public university versus 58,397 SAR in the private sector, a difference of 192%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Saudi Arabia?
For a master's, fees range from 90,000 to 90,000 SAR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 60 universities in Saudi Arabia that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Fayha College
Gulf College
King Abdulaziz University
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
Dar Al Uloom University
Saudi Electronic University
Umm Al-Qura University
Buraydah Private Colleges (BPC)
Qassim University
KAPSARC School of Public Policy
University of Tabuk
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
Dar Al-Hekma University
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship
King Faisal University
Prince Sultan University
Jouf University
University of Ha'il
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
University of Bisha
Islamic University of Madinah
University of Jeddah
King Khalid University
Al Mustaqbal University
University of Business and Technology (UBT)
Majmaah University
Northern Border University
Shaqra University