King Saud University
About King Saud University
Basic information and contact details for King Saud University
King Saud University is a public university located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was the first university to be established in the country, originally named Riyadh University, in 1957. It became King Saud University in 1982.
The university has a total of 18 libraries, two university hospitals and a mosque.
Tuition to the university is free, and scholarships are also available for Saudi and international students. All programmes are taught in English and Arabic and applicants are required to pass an Arabic examination if they are from a non-Arabic speaking country.
The university has four colleges: science, health, humanities and community. Within these colleges there are smaller colleges for each subject.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at King Saud University
- Student gender ratio
- 46 F : 54 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 11% (1)
- Students per staff
- 11 (1)
- Student total
- 42846 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at King Saud University
See below for a range of subjects taught at King Saud University
Arts and Humanities
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology