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King Saud University

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
251–300th in World University Rankings 2025
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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

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
45 F : 55 M (1)
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International student percentage
9% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
11.5 (1)
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Student total
46570 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at King Saud University

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Life Sciences201–250th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Education301–400th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics301–400th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health251–300th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science251–300th

  • Computer Science

Engineering201–250th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences401–500th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies