About Northern Border University
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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Key statistics
- 14,875Number of FTE Students(1)
- 30%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 65 : 35Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 2%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 11.5No. of students per staff(1)
Subjects taught at Northern Border University
Psychology
- Psychology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Social sciences
- Geography
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
Life sciences
- Veterinary Science
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Education
- Education
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Arts & humanities
- Archaeology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
Law
- Law
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Physics & Astronomy
Engineering & technology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics