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Northern Border University

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Arar, Saudi Arabia
801–1000th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Northern Border University

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Founded in 2007, Northern Border University (NBU) is located in Arar, in Saudi Arabia. Located on the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia, the area is home to a large number of archaeological and historical sites. Students can study a variety of subjects at undergraduate, graduate and PhD level within the following faculties: medicine, business management, law, home economics, nursing, science, engineering, education and arts, applied medical sciences, computing and information technology and pharmacy. Its main campus is located in Arar, the capital city of the Northern Border Region. The majority of faculties are based here but there are also separate campuses in Rafha, Turaif, and Al-Uwayqilah. Student accommodation is available for those who require it. Scholarships are available to all students choosing to study at NBU.

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Student gender ratio
63 F : 37 M (1)
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International student percentage
2% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
8.6 (1)
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Student total
7128 (1)

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Subjects Taught at Northern Border University

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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
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Computer Science

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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

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Social Sciences

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