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About Alfaisal University
Alfaisal University — private non-profit university. It is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. As a part of Partner Harvard Medical International (PHMI), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), Ministry of Higher Education, International Space University (ISU), King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH), Cambridge, King Abdul-Aziz city for Science and Technology (KACST), Saudi Organization for Industrial Estate and Technology Zones (SOIETZ), French Aerospace company (THALES), Baud Telecom Company (BTC), Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), Alfaisal University is actively building the academic environment in Saudi Arabia.
The university is one of the top-790 universities in the world. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 601 position in the world.
At Alfaisal University, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Establishment year
2002
Students
2,724
International students
926
Female students
59%
Acceptance rate
70%
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The academic calendar at Alfaisal University is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Saudi Arabia. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Locals and foreigners study at Alfaisal University for the same price — from 26,898 USD per year. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
To enter an undergraduate program at Alfaisal University, you should have good grades (GPA 2.5) and pass the entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6. The TOEFL score is not lower than 60.
GPA
2.5
IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
60
Master's degree at Alfaisal University
It is impossible to enter Alfaisal University for a master's program without confirming knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 65. IELTS — 5.5 or higher.
IELTS
5.5
TOEFL iBT
65
Alfaisal University campus
The campus of Alfaisal University is located in Riyadh. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. Not only locals study at Alfaisal University, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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