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.
60
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
26universities
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
60
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
60universities
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Programs
Fields offered in Saudi Arabia
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List of universities in Saudi Arabia in 2026
60 universities listedFayha College
Private13 13 programs· First private college in Jubail Industrial City, offering accredited bachelor's degrees in engineering, business and interior design.
Al-Moosa College of Health Sciences
Private2 2 programs· Private women's college in Al-Ahsa, founded in 2019 in partnership with Boston's MGH institute, dedicated to nursing.
Al-Riyada College for Health Sciences
Private2 2 programs· Private college in Jeddah specializing in health sciences and nursing, known for its practice-oriented teaching quality.
Makkah College
Private3 3 programs· Private college in Makkah offering an MD degree as well as bachelor's programs in nursing and hospitality and tourism.
Gulf College
Private8 8 programs· Private college in Al-Ahsa offering bachelor's degrees in computing, information technology, business administration, law and English.
Ibn Rushd College of Business Sciences
Private5 5 programs· Private college in Abha licensed since 1420 AH, specializing in business administration, information systems, tourism and an MBA.
Ibn Sina College of Medical Studies
Private4 4 programs· Saudi Arabia's first private medical college, in Jeddah, training students in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing.
Jeddah International College (JIC)
Private14 14 programs· Private Saudi college founded in 2015 in Jeddah, offering bachelor's and master's programs in design, computing, law, business and tourism.
Manar Al-Janoub College
Private10 10 programs· Private college in Jazan, southern Saudi Arabia, offering bachelor's degrees in business, law, accounting, computing and education.
Manarat Al-Ilm College of Law and Islamic Sciences
Private2 2 programs· Private college dedicated to law and Islamic sciences, offering a Bachelor of Law and a Sharia program.
Batterjee Medical College
#1401Private6 6 programs· Leading private medical college in Jeddah training students in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and applied medical sciences.
Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences
Private5 5 programs· Private college in the Eastern Province training healthcare professionals in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing.
Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Private5 5 programs· Private business and entrepreneurship school in King Abdullah Economic City, developing "Entrepreneurs of All Kinds".
Soliman Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences
Private4 4 programs· Private college in Jeddah founded in 2003, part of the Dr. Soliman Fakeeh health group, training health science professionals.
Al-Asala Colleges
Private6 6 programs· Private colleges in Dammam offering accredited programs in computing, business, law and design, with competitive fees.
Unaizah Colleges
Private6 6 programs· Private colleges in Unaizah (Al-Qassim) offering programs in engineering, computing, management, humanities and nursing.
Inaya Medical Colleges
Private4 4 programs· Private medical colleges in Riyadh offering bachelor's degrees in health sciences: emergency medicine, dentistry and nursing.
Buraydah Private Colleges (BPC)
Private13 13 programs· Private colleges group in Buraydah (Al-Qassim) covering engineering, dentistry, pharmacy, applied medical sciences and management.
Vision Colleges
Private3 3 programs· Private medical college network founded in 2009, with campuses in Riyadh and Jeddah specializing in medicine, dentistry and nursing.
KAPSARC School of Public Policy
Private4 4 programs· Saudi Arabia's first school dedicated to graduate studies in public policy, founded by KAPSARC in Riyadh.
Al Mustaqbal University
Private8 8 programs· Private university in Buraydah (Al-Qassim) playing a leading role in Saudi private higher education.
Al Yamamah University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Riyadh known for its business, engineering and architecture colleges and its MBA with a US option.
Alfaisal University
#801Private17 17 programs· Non-profit private university in Riyadh, ranked among the Kingdom's best, strong in medicine, engineering, business and law.
AlMaarefa University
#701Private10 10 programs· Private university in Riyadh known for its programs in medicine, pharmacy, medical sciences, engineering and business.