History
Alfaisal University was founded by the highly reputed King Faisal Foundation in 2002 as one of the first Private Non-Profit, research and teaching universities in the Kingdom committed to achieving international standards of excellence.
Education
With over 3,000 students (representing over 40 nations), Alfaisal’s undergraduates are enrolled in one of the University’s five colleges: Business, Engineering, Medicine, Science, and Pharmacy. Students have the opportunity to continue their studies on campus by pursuing a graduate degree in business, engineering, nanoscience, biomedical, and health sciences.
Research
Externally funded projects have been awarded to faculty from Saudi Aramco, BOEING, ABB, ARABIO, ALANOUD, SAGIA, SHELL, ALJOMEH, MOE, NG, IZON, & QNRF. This is a promising development in that it shows that faculty members are going after a wide range of funding sources. Prominence in research is vital to realizing the University's aims of becoming a principal educational institution and a role model in the region. It is also a critical component to the University's mission of conducting world class research that benefits the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the region and the world. Key stakeholders for Alfaisal include for example KACST, KFSHRC and Boeing.
Career
The principle purpose of academic advising is to aid YOU, the student, in planning your academic career. Successful academic advising occurs when you, your advisor and counselor work together as partners in seeking academic advisement prior to registering for classes is critically important.
Alfaisal University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #801 Ranking
- 270 Academic Staff
- 2,724 Students
- 926 Students (int'l)
- 1,607 Students (female)
Alfaisal University Overview
Alfaisal University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 68.8% Saudi Arabia
Top 17.5% Worldwide
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QS World University Rankings
801
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 791 | 801 | 801 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
864
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 133 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 645 | 731 | 864 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 501 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Library services
The Alfaisal University Hassan Abbas Sharbatly e-Library is accessed using highly developed computer labs furnished with the latest technological materials. The growth of electronic resources in the library will continue to support the library with up-to-date references from the most professional societies & publishers.
ICT services
ITS is committed to align its services with the Alfaisal objectives to provide excellent IT services. The investments made in People, Processes, and Technologies to develop the IT infrastructure coupled with effective IT leaderships will enable the university to achieve its goals and objectives for quality teaching and research.
Medical services
Alfaisal University is committed to promote good health and meet the medical needs of its students.
Campus life
Campus life at Alfaisal University helps students of all different backgrounds meet and learn together, but it also creates opportunities for students to participate in student organizations, take part in numerous on – going events, and attend beneficial lectures that enhance leadership skills.
Student clubs
Everyone knows students are the heart and soul of any academic establishment and that is why at Alfaisal, we focus on helping students develop skills and traits related to leadership and self-empowerment.
The Events & Activities Team under the umbrella of the Student Affairs Deanship offers students the freedom to join multiple associations, committees & clubs that organize different events, workshops or awareness campaigns.
Accreditation
Alfaisal University is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
Alfaisal University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Saudi Arabia Country
Riyadh City
Alfaisal University Student Reviews & Awards
3.8
Based on 19 reviews
- 5 Star 8 Reviews
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 4 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
Good experience
It was really a good experience . Everyone should go and see.
I want to take admission in Masters of Education
I am an assistant teacher in secondary school Library and Information Science.
I want more practical experience than lectures
Althought its good but it doesn't meet my standard
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