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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-730 universities in the world. Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), places the university in 501 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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Rating QS
2024#731-740
Rating THE
2024#501-600
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Alfaisal University tuition fees

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 25,920 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.

Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
25,920USD/year
Master
27,635USD/year

Study programs at Alfaisal University

Computer Science & IT
Software Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Medicine
Life Sciences
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Engineering & Technology
Architectural Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Industrial Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Mechanical Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Software Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Arts & Humanities
Architectural Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
Study degree
BBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Finance
Study degree
BBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Marketing
Study degree
BBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accounting
Study degree
BBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Finance
Study degree
BBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Life Sciences
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Medicine
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Other
Electrical Engineering
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
GPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Exam scores
GPA — 2.5, IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 60
Other programs
Engineering & Technology
Engineering and Systems Management
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Radiological and Imaging Sciences
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Medicine
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Computer Science & IT
Business Administration
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 70
Healthcare Management
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 70
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Analytical Biochemistry
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Biomedical Sciences
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Biotechnology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Biology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Finance
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 70
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Economics & Business Management
Business Administration
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 70
Engineering and Systems Management
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Economics & Business Management
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Finance
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 70
Medicine
Analytical Biochemistry
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Biomedical Sciences
Study degree
MSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Biology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Genetic Counselling
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scores
IELTS — 5.5, TOEFL iBT — 65
Healthcare Management
Study degree
MBA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
24 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Computer Science & IT
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0, TOEFL iBT — 70
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Bachelor degree at Alfaisal University

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.

Campus Type
Urban
Library
Yes
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What to do after graduation

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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