Thanks for visiting TopUniversities.com today! So that we can show you the most relevant information, please select the option that most closely relates to you.
Your input will help us improve your experience.You can close this popup to continue using the website or choose an option below to register in or login.
Already have an account? Sign in
Alfaisal University
Riyadh, SA, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
# 731-740QS World University Rankings
Find your perfect Course!
Find my courseAbout Alfaisal University
Alfaisal University is situated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city and financial hub. The affluent business hub, Riyadh is also home to many multinationals and organizations, making it an ideal place to study before entering the world of graduate work.
The university is located in the grounds of the late King Faisal Palace in the heart of Riyadh. This location is ideally suited for travel, with close connections to all of the city’s major highways.
Riyadh contains many beautiful sights, such as modern high-rises and the Souq Al Jamal, one of the largest markets on the Arabian peninsula.
Alfaisal University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, all taught exclusively in English, in the following subject areas:
Business administration
Engineering
Life sciences
Medicine
Pharmacy
Students of Alfaisal University are taught by faculty members who have produced outstanding research and rank among the best in their fields. Small class sizes and an impressive student to teacher ratio of 18:1 ensure that every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and achieve their personal best. The university also offers exceptional facilities spread out across a 36.7 acre campus, including:
Over 40 classrooms
Ultra-modern laboratories and workshops
Conference center, with a 173-seat lecture theatre and a 1620-seat auditorium
Computer laboratories with up-to-date software and hardware
Multimedia library
Alfaisal University has a modern university campus equipped with state of the art facilities and labs designed to accommodate up to 4,000 students. It incorporates teaching buildings, student centers, conference halls, cafes, and up to 2,500 underground car parking spaces.
Alfaisal University is open to the world and fosters an inclusive and friendly environment for all students. As many as 34 percent of its students are international, with 39 nationalities currently represented on campus. All students acclimate quickly to their new lives thanks to freshmen orientation, study and tutoring sessions, counselling services, job and internship fairs, and recreational activities.
To encourage diversity, Alfaisal University offers scholarships to students from around the world, regardless of their citizenship or gender. Indeed, Alfaisal University is proud of its track record in supporting gender equality and of the outstanding women it has opened its doors to, including Hala Abdulla Albaidallah, who was the first woman in Saudi Arabia to receive a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering and Alanoud Al-Turki, who was the first woman in the country to join Microsoft as a field engineer after graduating from the university with a BS in Software Engineering
About Alfaisal University
Alfaisal University is situated in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city and financial hub. The affluent business hub, Riyadh is also home to many multinationals and organizations, making it an ideal place to study before entering the world of graduate work.
The university is located in the grounds of the late King Faisal Palace in the heart of Riyadh. This location is ideally suited for travel, with close connections to all of the city’s major highways.
Riyadh contains many beautiful sights, such as modern high-rises and the Souq Al Jamal, one of the largest markets on the Arabian peninsula.
Alfaisal University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, all taught exclusively in English, in the following subject areas:
Business administration
Engineering
Life sciences
Medicine
Pharmacy
Students of Alfaisal University are taught by faculty members who have produced outstanding research and rank among the best in their fields. Small class sizes and an impressive student to teacher ratio of 18:1 ensure that every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and achieve their personal best. The university also offers exceptional facilities spread out across a 36.7 acre campus, including:
Over 40 classrooms
Ultra-modern laboratories and workshops
Conference center, with a 173-seat lecture theatre and a 1620-seat auditorium
Computer laboratories with up-to-date software and hardware
Multimedia library
Alfaisal University has a modern university campus equipped with state of the art facilities and labs designed to accommodate up to 4,000 students. It incorporates teaching buildings, student centers, conference halls, cafes, and up to 2,500 underground car parking spaces.
Alfaisal University is open to the world and fosters an inclusive and friendly environment for all students. As many as 34 percent of its students are international, with 39 nationalities currently represented on campus. All students acclimate quickly to their new lives thanks to freshmen orientation, study and tutoring sessions, counselling services, job and internship fairs, and recreational activities.
To encourage diversity, Alfaisal University offers scholarships to students from around the world, regardless of their citizenship or gender. Indeed, Alfaisal University is proud of its track record in supporting gender equality and of the outstanding women it has opened its doors to, including Hala Abdulla Albaidallah, who was the first woman in Saudi Arabia to receive a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering and Alanoud Al-Turki, who was the first woman in the country to join Microsoft as a field engineer after graduating from the university with a BS in Software Engineering
University information
Tuition fee and scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
Alfaisal University is one of the top private universities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is ranked #731-740 in QS World University Rankings 2024.
QS World University Rankings
QS WUR Ranking By Subject
Arab Region Rankings
QS World University Rankings
Campus locations
Similar Universities
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
20
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
43
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
19
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
52
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
81
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
7
Availableprograms
# =474
QS World UniversityRankings
143
Availableprograms
# 143
QS World UniversityRankings
5
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
13
Availableprograms
# -
QS World UniversityRankings
13
Availableprograms