Taibah University
Saudi Arabia • Founded 2003 • World Rank #1168
Overview
Founded in 2003, the Taibah University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Medina (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Al Madinah.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Taibah University (TaibahU) is a very large-sized coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Taibah University (TaibahU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study.
This 20-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 30-39% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a very selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
TaibahU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Taibah University's street address and primary contact methods. Social channels often differentiate by purpose — admissions on one, alumni on another, events on a third.
Academic Details
Taibah 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
The academic-side structure of Taibah University, broken down by unit type. International branch campuses, where they exist, are sometimes organised as separate units with their own structure.
Unit 24 items
- College of Applied Medical Sciences
- College of Applied Medical Sciences, AL-Ola
- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Yanbu
- College of Applied Science
- College of Arts and Humanities
- College of Arts and Humanities, Yanbu
- College of Business Administration
- College of Business Administration, Yanbu
- College of Community Services
- College of Computer Science and Engineering
- College of Dentistry
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Engineering, Yanbu
- College of Family Sciences
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Law
- College of Medicine
- College of Medicine Rehabilitation Sciences
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Science
- College of Science and Arts, Al-Ola
- College of Science and Computer Engineering, Yanbu
- College of Sciences, Yanbu
Degrees
Taibah University's degree catalogue by academic level. Continuing education and non-degree pathways sit outside the standard tiers but are sometimes offered alongside.
Bachelor's 44 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Arabic
- Art Education
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Child Care and Development
- Clothing and Sewing
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dental Technology
- Dentistry
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Finance
- Geography (Human)
- Geology
- History
- Home Economics
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Islamic Studies
- Jewellery Art
- Journalism
- Koran
- Laboratory Techniques
- Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Radiology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Special Education
- Sports
- Surgery
Master's 13 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Applied Mathematics
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Educational Technology
- International Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Law
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Oriental Studies
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
Diploma & Certificate 2 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Educational Administration
- Religious Education
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia.
Applied Medical Sciences (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Applied Medical Sciences (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Applied Medical Sciences (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Health Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Arts and Humanities (College) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arabic
- Arts and Humanities
- Communication Studies
- English
- Information Sciences
- Islamic Studies
- Koran
- Oriental Studies
- Social Sciences
- Translation and Interpretation
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Arts and Humanities (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Administration (College) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administration
- Business Administration
- Finance
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Business Administration (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Commuinity (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Khaybar
Community (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Al-Ola
Community (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Badur
Community (College) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Community (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Al-Mahd
Community (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hinakiyah
Computer Science and Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Science
- Engineering
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) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Art Education
- Curriculum
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Physical 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) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Family Sciences (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Family Studies
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medical Rehabilitation Sciences (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Clinical Researcher
- Healthcare Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Nursing (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
Common Career Paths
- Registered Nurse
- Clinical Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Pharmacy (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Statistics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Arts (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science and Computer Engineering (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
Common Career Paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Systems Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Sciences (College) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Natural Sciences
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Below are Taibah University's active programmes grouped by degree level, with search. Use the filter to narrow by keyword and the level groupings to compare options at the same qualification tier.
Bachelor's Degree
58 programmes
At undergraduate level, Taibah University offers 58 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Nursing - Yanbu التمريض - ينبع Nursing English
Nursing التمريض Nursing English
New ProgramInformation Systems ماجستير تحليل البيانات ضخمة Information Systems & Technology English
Museums and Archaeology المتاحف والآثار Archaeology Arabic
Mining Geology جيولوجيا التعدين Mining & Oil Engineering English
Medicine and Surgery الطب والجراحة Medicine English
Mechanical Engineering - Yanbu الهندسة الميكانيكية - ينبع Mechanical Engineering English
Mechanical Engineering الهندسة الميكانيكية Mechanical Engineering English
Mathematics الرياضيات Mathematics English
Marketing التسويق Advertising & Digital Marketing English
Management الإدارة Business & Management English
Law الحقوق Law Arabic
Interior Design التصميم الداخلي Interior Design Arabic
Occupational Therapy العلاج الوظيفي Rehabilitation Sciences English
Physics and Energy Technologies الفيزياء وتقنيات الطاقة Physics & Astronomy English
Physiotherapy العلاج الطبيعي Physiotherapy English
Prosthetics and Assistive Devices الأطراف الصناعية والأجهزة المساعدة Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences English
Respiratory Therapy العلاج التنفسي Health Sciences English
Specialized Media (Digital Media) الإعلام المتخصص (الإعلام الرقمي) Media Studies & Mass Media Arabic
Sports and Physical Activity Sciences علوم الرياضة والنشاط البدني Physics & Astronomy Arabic
Supply Chain Management إدارة سلسلة الإمداد Supply Chain & Logistics English
Supply Chain Management - Yanbu إدارة سلسلة الامداد - ينبع Supply Chain & Logistics English
Tourist Guidance الإرشاد السياحي Tourism & Leisure Arabic
Visual Arts الفنون البصرية Visual Arts Arabic
Chemical Engineering - Yanbu الهندسة الكيميائية - ينبع Chemistry English
Cyber security - Yanbu الأمن السيبراني - ينبع Cyber Security English
Computer Science - Yanbu علوم الحاسب الآلي - يبنبع Computer Sciences English
Computer Engineering هندسة الحاسب الآلي Computer Sciences
Communications Engineering هندسة الاتصالات Communication Studies English
Clinical Nutrition التغذية السريرية Nutrition & Dietetics English
Clinical Laboratory Sciences علوم المختبرات السريرية Natural Sciences English
Civil Engineering الهندسة المدنية Civil Engineering & Construction English
Chemistry الكيمياء Chemistry English
Cybersecurity الأمن السيبراني Cyber Security English
Biology الأحياء Biological Sciences English
Audiology and Speech Pathology - Speech and Swallowing Track علاج أمرض السمع والتخاطب - مسار أمراض التخاطب والبلع Biological Sciences English
Audiology and Speech Pathology - Hearing and Balance Track علاج أمرض السمع والتخاطب - مسار أمراض السمع والتوازن Biological Sciences English
Artificial Intelligence - Yanbu الذكاء الإصطناعي - ينبع AI & Machine Learning English
Artificial Intelligence الذكاء الاصطناعي AI & Machine Learning English
Arabic Language اللغة العربية Linguistics & Language Studies Arabic
Finance التمويل Finance, Banking & Insurance English
Information Science علم المعلومات Information Systems & Technology Arabic
Industrial Chemistry - Yanbu الكيمياء الصناعية - ينبع Chemistry English
Industrial Chemistry الكيمياء الصناعية Chemistry English
Human Resources Management - Yanbu إدارة الموارد البشرية - ينبع Human Resource Management English
Human Resource Management إدارة الموارد البشرية Human Resource Management English
Graphic Design التصميم الجرافيكي Visual Arts Arabic
Geology الجيولوجيا Earth Sciences & Geology English
Geographic Information Systems نظم المعلومات الجغرافية Information Systems & Technology Arabic
Accounting المحاسبة Accounting English
Fashion Design تصميم الأزياء Fashion Design Arabic
Energy Engineering هندسة الطاقة Energy Engineering English
Electrical Engineering الهندسة الكهربائية Electrical Engineering English
Economics and Finance الاقتصاد والتمويل Finance, Banking & Insurance English
Doctor of Pharmacy دكتور الصيدلة Pharmacy English
Diagnostic Radiology Technology تقنية الأشعة التشخيصية Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences English
Dentistry طب وجراحة الأسنان Dentistry English
Data Science and Analytics علم البيانات وتحليلها Data Science & Analytics English
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
5 programmes
Taibah University lists 5 programmes awarding a master's — the tier where graduates build the specialist credentials many senior and technical roles now expect.
Internet of Things, Robotics, and Automation Control انترنت الأشياء والروبوتات والتحكم الآلي Robotics & Automation English
Sciences in Electrical Engineering العلوم في الهندسة الكهربائية Electrical Engineering English
Computer Science علوم الحاسب الآلي Computer Sciences English
Applied Statistics and Data Management الإحصاء التطبيقي وإدارة البينات Applied Mathematics & Statistics English
Information Systems تحليل البيانات الضخمة Information Systems & Technology English
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
14 programmes
Alongside its degrees, Taibah University provides 14 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.
Tourism And Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure
Cyber Security Cyber Security
Database Management Business & Management
Digital Marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing
Event Management And Organization Business & Management
Executive Secretariat
Finance And Investment Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Intermediate Diploma In Human Resources Management Human Resource Management
Intermediate Diploma In Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
Logistics And Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
Network Systems Administration
Teaching Arabic To Non-native Speakers Education & Teaching
Qur’anic Orthography and Textual Diacritics رسم المصحف وضطبه Islamic & Quranic Studies Arabic
Arabic Language for Non-Native Speakers اللغة العربية لغير الناطقين بها Linguistics & Language Studies Arabic
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Taibah University
A practical five-step guide to applying to Taibah University, from programme research through submission and follow-up.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Use the programme finder to browse Taibah University's 77 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Programme-level requirements at Taibah University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Get your documents ready
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 Apply through the official channel
Taibah University processes applications through www.taibahu.edu.sa. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Reach the institution by phone at +966 (4) 846 0008. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taibah University
Below are the key facts most prospective students ask about Taibah University, drawn directly from institutional records.
In what year was Taibah University established?
Taibah University was founded in 2003 (approximately 23 years ago).
Where can I find Taibah University?
The institution is located in Medinah, Saudi Arabia.
What is Taibah University's control type?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How many students does Taibah University have?
The institution has a student body of over-50,000.
How is Taibah University ranked?
Taibah University is ranked #1168 globally and #13 in Saudi Arabia.
What qualification levels does Taibah University offer?
Programmes at Taibah University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Does Taibah University have a religious affiliation?
Taibah University operates within the Islam tradition.
What is Taibah University's academic structure?
The institution comprises 24 academic units.
Is Taibah University officially recognised?
Yes, Taibah University is recognised by Ministry of Education.
Where can I learn more about Taibah University?
Taibah University's official website is www.taibahu.edu.sa.
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