King Faisal University
Saudi Arabia • Founded 1975 • World Rank #750
Overview
Founded in 1975, the King Faisal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Al-Ahsa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Province.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King Faisal University (KFU) is a large-sized coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. King Faisal University (KFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 48-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a least selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
KFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Where King Faisal University is located and how to contact its offices. Disability and accessibility information is usually held by a separate student services office worth contacting directly.
Academic Details
King Faisal University at the institutional level: enrolment, staffing, and accreditation summary. Accreditation has expiry and renewal cycles worth checking on the awarding body site for currency.
Academic Structures
King Faisal University's internal academic units — faculties, schools, and institutes — are grouped below. The breakdown helps when navigating departmental websites and specific contact points.
Unit 14 items
- College of Agriculture and Food Science
- College of Applied Sciences and Community Service
- College of Architecture
- College of Business Administration
- College of Clinical Pharmacy
- College of Computer Science and Information Technology
- College of Dentistry
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Medical Sciences
- College of Medicine and Surgery
- College of Science
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Nursing College
Degrees
Also 1-2 yrs Diplomas
Bachelor's 42 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Education
- Education of the Gifted
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Koran
- Laboratory Techniques
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Physics
- Public Health
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Surgery
- Veterinary Science
Master's 47 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Animal Husbandry
- Arabic
- Art Education
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Education of the Gifted
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational and Student Counselling
- English
- Finance
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Geography (Human)
- History
- Hygiene
- Immunology
- Industrial and Production Economics
- Information Technology
- Islamic Law
- Koran
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Meat and Poultry
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Nutrition
- Parasitology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Veterinary Science
- Water Science
- Zoology
Doctoral 10 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Anatomy
- Art Criticism
- Cell Biology
- Education of the Gifted
- Grammar
- Islamic Law
- Koran
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Veterinary Science
Diploma & Certificate 3 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Law
- Psychology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia.
Agricultural Sciences and Food (College) 17 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Equipment
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Biotechnology
- Clothing and Sewing
- Family Studies
- Fishery
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Home Economics
- Horticulture
- Meat and Poultry
- Natural Resources
- Nutrition
- Water Science
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Applied Medical Sciences (College) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Environmental Management
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- Laboratory Techniques
- Medical Auxiliaries
- Medical Technology
- Physical Therapy
- Public Health
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Applied Sciences and Community Services (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Marketing
- Secretarial Studies
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Arts (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- English
- Geography
- History
- Islamic Studies
- Library Science
Business Administration (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Clinical Pharmacy (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Community for Girls (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
Computer Science and Information Technology (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
Common Career Paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Systems Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Dentistry (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dentistry
Common Career Paths
- Dentist
- Oral Surgeon
- Dental Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (College) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Curriculum
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Physical Education
- Preschool Education
- Special Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (College) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Ophthalmology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Radiology
- Surgery
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (College) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Veterinary Medicine (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Animal Husbandry
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Camel (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Animal Husbandry
Fishery (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Fishery
Palms and Dates (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Fruit Production
Translation and Composition (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Translation and Interpretation
Water Science (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Water Science
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
King Faisal University's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.
Bachelor's Degree
33 programmes
King Faisal University's 33 programmes at this tier lead to a bachelor's qualification, the first full degree most students pursue and the usual prerequisite for master's-level entry.
College of Agricultural & Food Sciences - general (Female) كلية العلوم الزراعية والأغذية - عام (طالبات) Food Science Arabic
College of Agricultural & Food Sciences - general (Male) كلية العلوم الزراعية والأغذية - عام (طلاب) Food Science Arabic
College of Business Administration - general (Female) كلية إدارة الأعمال - عام (طالبات) Business Administration Arabic +1
College of Business Administration - general (Male) كلية إدارة الأعمال - عام (طلاب) Business Administration Arabic +1
College of Business Administration-general (Female) كلية إدارة الأعمال - عام (طالبات) Business Administration Arabic +1
College of Business Administration-general (Male) كلية إدارة الأعمال - عام (طلاب) Business Administration Arabic +1
College of Computer Science & Information Technology - general (Female) كلية علوم الحاسب وتقنية المعلومات - عام (طالبات) Information Systems & Technology Arabic +1
College of Computer Science & Information Technology - general (Male) كلية علوم الحاسب وتقنية المعلومات - عام (طلاب) Information Systems & Technology Arabic +1
College of Engineering - general (Female) كلية الهندسة - عام (طالبات) General Engineering Arabic +1
College of Engineering - general (Male) كلية الهندسة - عام (طلاب) General Engineering Arabic +1
College of Law - general (Female) كلية الحقوق - عام (طالبات) Law Arabic
College of Law - general (Male) كلية الحقوق - عام (طلاب) Law Arabic
College of Shari'ah and Islamic Studies - general (Female) كلية الشريعة والدراسات الإسلامية - عام (طالبات) Shariah & Islamic Law Arabic
College of Shari'ah and Islamic Studies - general (Male) كلية الشريعة والدراسات الإسلامية - عام (طلاب) Shariah & Islamic Law Arabic
College of Veterinary Medicine - general (Female) كلية الطب البيطري - عام (طالبات) Veterinary Medicine Arabic +1
College of Veterinary Medicine - general (Male) كلية الطب البيطري - عام (طلاب) Veterinary Medicine Arabic +1
Department of Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics (Female) العلوم الاكتوارية والرياضيات المالية (طالبات) Mathematics Arabic +1
Department of Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics (Male) العلوم الاكتوارية والرياضيات المالية (طلاب) Mathematics Arabic +1
Department of Biological Sciences (Female) علوم الحياة (طالبات) Biological Sciences Arabic +1
Department of Biological Sciences (Male) علوم الحياة (طلاب) Biological Sciences Arabic +1
Department of Chemistry (Female) الكيمياء (طالبات) Chemistry Arabic +1
Department of Chemistry (Male) الكيمياء (طلاب) Chemistry Arabic +1
Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Female) الرياضيات والإحصاء (طالبات) Mathematics Arabic +1
Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Male) الرياضيات والإحصاء (طلاب) Mathematics Arabic +1
Department of Physics (Female) الفيزياء (طالبات) Physics & Astronomy Arabic +1
Department of Physics (Male) الفيزياء (طلاب) Physics & Astronomy Arabic +1
English Language (Female) اللغة الانجليزية (طالبات) English Language Studies Arabic +1
English Language (Male) اللغة الانجليزية (طلاب) English Language Studies Arabic +1
Media (Female) الإعلام (طالبات) Media Studies & Mass Media Arabic
Media (Male) الإعلام (طلاب) Media Studies & Mass Media Arabic
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Tourism and Hospitality (Female) السياحة والضيافة (طالبات) Tourism & Leisure Arabic
Tourism and Hospitality (Male) السياحة والضيافة (طلاب) Tourism & Leisure Arabic
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
60 programmes
Explore 60 programmes of postgraduate study at King Faisal University. A master's degree sharpens specialist knowledge and often carries a dissertation or major project.
Agricultural Economics and Extension الاقتصاد والإرشاد الزراعى Agribusiness Arabic +1
Agricultural Engineering الهندسة الزراعية Agriculture Arabic +1
Animal Production Science علوم الإنتاج الحيواني Animal Science Arabic +1
Applied Economics الاقتصاد التطبيقي Economics Arabic +1
Crops and Rangelands المحاصيل والمراعي Agriculture Arabic +1
Fisheries Science علوم الثروة السمكية Marine Science Arabic +1
Master ماجستير تربية الموهوبين Arabic
Master in Artificial Intelligence ماجستير في الذكاء الاصطناعي AI & Machine Learning Arabic +1
Master in Cybersecurity ماجستير في الأمن السيبراني Cyber Security English
Master of Accounting ماجستير المحاسبة Accounting Arabic
Master of Animal Health – Preventive Medicine ماجستير صحة الحيوان – الطب الوقائي Medicine English
Master of Applied Biology ماجستير الأحياء التطبيقية Biological Sciences English
Master of Applied Energy Economics ماجستير اقتصاديات الطاقة التطبيقي Economics Arabic +1
Master of Applied Linguistics ماجستير اللغويات التطبيقية Linguistics & Language Studies English
Master of Aqeedah and Contemporary Doctrines ماجستير العقيدة والمذاهب المعاصرة Islamic & Quranic Studies Arabic
Master of Arabic Language – Linguistics ماجستير اللغة العربية-اللغويات Linguistics & Language Studies Arabic
Master of Art Education ماجستير التربية الفنية Education & Teaching Arabic
Master of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ماجستير الكيمياء الحيوية والبيولوجيا الجزيئية Biochemistry English
Master of Business Administration ماجستير إدارة الأعمال Business Administration English
Master of Computer Information Systems ماجستير نظم المعلومات الحاسوبية Information Systems & Technology English
Master of Computer Science ماجستير في علوم الحاسب Computer Sciences English
Master of Dental Public Health ماجستير الصحة العامة للأسنان Dentistry English
Master of Early Childhood Education ماجستير الطفولة المبكرة Early Childhood Education Arabic
Master of Educational Administration ماجستير الإدارة التربوية Education & Teaching Arabic
Master of Educational Technology ماجستير تقنيات التعليم Education & Teaching Arabic
Master of Electrical Engineering ماجستير الهندسة الكهربائية Electrical Engineering English
Master of Fiqh and Its Principles الفقه واصوله Shariah & Islamic Law Arabic
Master of Food Health Sciences ماجستير علوم صحة الغذاء Health Sciences English
Master of Geography ماجستير الجغرافيا Geography Arabic
Master of Gifted Education ماجستير تربية الموهوبين Education & Teaching Arabic
Master of History ماجستير التاريخ History Arabic
Master of Literature, Criticism, and Rhetoric ماجستير الأدب والنقد والبلاغة Literature Arabic
Master of Mechanical Engineering ماجستير الهندسة الميكانيكية Mechanical Engineering English
Master of Microbiology and Immunology ماجستير الأحياء الدقيقة والمناعة Biological Sciences English
Master of Nursing ماجستير التمريض Nursing English
Master of Parasitology ماجستير الطفيليات Biological Sciences English
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences ماجستير العلوم الصيدلية Pharmacy English
Master of Pharmacology and Therapeutics ماجستير علم الأدوية والعلاج Pharmacy English
Master of Physical Education ماجستير التربية البدنية Physics & Astronomy Arabic
Master of Poultry Diseases ماجستير أمراض الطيور Biological Sciences English
Master of Psychological Counseling and Guidance ماجستير التوجيه والإرشاد النفسي Counselling & Psychotherapy Arabic
Master of Qur'an and Sunnah ماجستير الكتاب والسنة Islamic & Quranic Studies Arabic
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering ماجستير العلوم في الهندسة الكيميائية Chemistry English
Master of Science in Chemistry ماجستير العلوم في الكيمياء Chemistry Arabic +1
Master of Science in Civil Engineering ماجستير العلوم في الهندسة المدنية Civil Engineering & Construction English
Master of Science in Finance ماجستير العلوم في المالية Finance, Banking & Insurance Arabic +1
Master of Science in Mathematics ماجستير العلوم في الرياضيات Mathematics Arabic +1
Master of Science in Physics ماجستير العلوم في الفيزياء Physics & Astronomy Arabic +1
Master of Sociology ماجستير علم الاجتماع Social & Cultural Studies Arabic
Master of Special Education ماجستير التربية الخاصة Special Education Arabic
Master of Strategic Communication ماجستير الاتصال الاستراتيجي Communication Studies Arabic
Master of Theriogenology, Reproduction, Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer ماجستير الولادة والتناسليات والتلقيح الاصطناعي ونقل الأجنة Biological Sciences English
Master of Veterinary Internal Medicine ماجستير الطب الباطني البيطري Veterinary Medicine English
Master of Veterinary Pathology ماجستير الطب البيطري في علم الامراض Biological Sciences English
Nutrition Science علوم التغذية Nutrition & Dietetics Arabic +1
Poultry Science علوم الدواجن Biological Sciences Arabic +1
Private Law القانون الخاص Civil & Private Law Arabic
Professional Master in Insurance and Risk Management الماجستير المهني في التأمين وإدارة الخطر Finance, Banking & Insurance Arabic +1
Soils and Water الأراضي والمياه Agriculture Arabic +1
ماجستير التمريض Nursing English
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
7 programmes
King Faisal University lists 7 programmes awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
Jurisprudence الفقه Shariah & Islamic Law Arabic
PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology دكتوراه الفلسفة في علم التشريح وبيولوجيا الخلية Biological Sciences English
PhD in Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) دكتوراه الفقه Shariah & Islamic Law Arabic
PhD in Gifted Education دكتوراه تربية الموهوبين Education & Teaching Arabic
PhD in Linguistics (Syntax, Morphology, and Linguistics) دكتوراه الفلسفة في اللغويات (نحو وصرف وعلم اللغة) Linguistics & Language Studies Arabic
PhD in Pathology دكتوراه الفلسفة في علم الامراض Biological Sciences English
PhD in Tafsir and Quranic Sciences دكتوراه التفسير وعلوم القرآن Islamic & Quranic Studies Arabic
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
3 programmes
King Faisal University also offers 3 programmes across associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation routes — shorter or vocational qualifications that build practical skills or bridge into a full degree.
Diploma in Family Counseling and Guidance دبلوم التوجيه والإرشاد الاسري Counselling & Psychotherapy Arabic
Diploma in Student Counseling and Guidance دبلوم التوجيه والإرشاد الطلابي Counselling & Psychotherapy Arabic
Higher Diploma in Law Practice الدبلوم العالي للمحاماة Law Arabic
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to King Faisal University
A short guide to applying to King Faisal University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
- 1 Research programmes at King Faisal University
King Faisal University's catalogue includes 103 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for King Faisal University's admissions process.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.
- 4 Lodge your application
Submit your completed application through King Faisal University's official website at www.kfu.edu.sa. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +966 (3) 580 0000. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.
Frequently Asked Questions about King Faisal University
Short Q&A on the institutional facts that matter most when shortlisting King Faisal University as a study destination.
When did King Faisal University open?
King Faisal University traces its founding to 1975 (approximately 51 years ago).
Where can I find King Faisal University?
The institution is located in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Is King Faisal University a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students does King Faisal University have?
The institution has a student body of 25,000-29,999.
How is King Faisal University ranked?
King Faisal University holds rank #750 globally and #7 in Saudi Arabia.
What degrees does King Faisal University offer?
King Faisal University delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
What is King Faisal University's academic structure?
The institution comprises 14 academic units.
Is King Faisal University accredited?
King Faisal University is accredited by Ministry of Education.
How do I find King Faisal University online?
King Faisal University's official website is www.kfu.edu.sa.
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