King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Overview

English Name: King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Local Name: جامعة الملك سعود بن عبد العزيز للعلوم الصحية

Acronyms: KSAU-HS

Founded: 2005

Control Type: Public

Entity Type: Non-profit

World Rank: #1588

Rank in Saudi Arabia: #21

Motto: A University for a Nation's Health.

Founded in 2005, the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large metropolis of Riyadh (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).

This institution also has a branch campus in Jeddah and Al-Hassa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) is a medium-sized coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution.

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. This 18-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

KSAU-HS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Below are King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences's address, location data, and primary contact channels. These are the basics you'll want before scheduling a campus visit or sending a formal admissions enquiry.

Academic Details

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences's scale, faculty balance, and academic recognition. Staff-with-doctorate share often signals research culture more reliably than headline research output figures.

Degrees

The degrees available at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences are categorised by level. Pathway programmes leading into degree-level entry exist for students with non-standard prior qualifications.

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia.

Programs Offered

Search the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences programme catalogue or scan it by degree level. The catalogue updates periodically; recently added programmes may not yet appear in some search-engine results.

How to apply to King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

What applying to King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.

1. 1
   Find a programme that fits your goals

   Use the programme finder to browse King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences's 21 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

2. 2
   Confirm you meet the requirements

   Programme-level requirements at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

3. 3
   Assemble your application package

   Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

4. 4
   Submit your application

   King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences processes applications through www.ksau-hs.edu.sa. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.

5. 5
   Contact admissions and follow up

   Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +966 (1) 252 1300. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Frequently asked questions about King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.

Top-Ranked Universities in Saudi Arabia

Graduate-school placement rates among Saudi Arabia's top universities set the upper bound for that signal. King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences's placement rate relative to leaders is one signal of academic preparation depth.

King Saud University

Riyadh · Public · Rank #111

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Thuwal · Private · Rank #262

King AbdulAziz University

Jeddah · Public · Rank #262

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Dhahran · Public · Rank #580

Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University

Riyadh · Public · Rank #681

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Other institutions in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences's region offer similar admissions cycles and overlapping subject areas, listed below for comparison. Regional clusters often share employer networks and post-study career pathways.

Prince Sultan University

Riyadh · Private · Rank #1320

Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Riyadh · Public · Rank #1853

Riyadh Elm University

Riyadh · Private · Rank #2239

Almaarefa University

Riyadh · Private · Rank #2309

Alfaisal University

Riyadh · Private · Rank #4371

Where Else to Study Health Informatics

Programme-level scholarships for Health Informatics students vary substantially across Saudi Arabia institutions. Often the less-marketed scholarships are the easiest to secure for qualified applicants.

Saudi Electronic University

Ryiadh · Public · Rank #1772

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​Inaya Medical College

Riyadh · Private · Est. 2011

Universities Often Compared with King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Comparable institutions to King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences — by academic scale and standing — are gathered below. Same-tier shortlists give you flexibility on admissions outcomes without compromising on institutional level.

University of Ha'il

Ha'il · Public · Rank #1574

University of Tabuk

Tabuk · Public · Rank #1564

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University of Jeddah

Jeddah · Public · Rank #1544

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Najran University

Najrān · Public · Rank #1474