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King Faisal University

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Overview

Founded in 1975, the King Faisal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Al-Ahsa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Province. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King Faisal University (KFU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. King Faisal University (KFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 48-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

King Faisal University's Control Typepublic

Entity

King Faisal University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

King Faisal University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

King Faisal University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (Non Latin) جامعة الملك فيصل
Acronym KFU
Founded 1975
Motto Advance Knowledge through Creative Research
Colours Green and blue
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University Location

Address PO 380
Al-Ahsa
31982 Eastern Province
Saudi Arabia
King Faisal University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
King Faisal University Phone Number +966 (3) 580 0000
King Faisal University Fax Number +966 (3) 580 8954

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following King Faisal University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify King Faisal University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This King Faisal University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at King Faisal University.

King Faisal University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
12,500-14,999 US$
(11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic King Faisal University's admission information.

King Faisal University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


King Faisal University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has King Faisal University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

King Faisal University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


King Faisal University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

King Faisal University has more than 500 international students.

King Faisal University's Admission Office Admission Office

Deanship of Admission and Enrollment, Post Box 400
Al Ahsa - 31982 31982
(3) 580 1762
(3) 581 3499

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for King Faisal University.

King Faisal University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

King Faisal University has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


King Faisal University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 2,000-2,499 academic employees (Faculty).


King Faisal University's Control Type Control Type

King Faisal University is a public higher education institution.


King Faisal University's Entity Type Entity Type

King Faisal University is a non-profit higher education institution.


King Faisal University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


King Faisal University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Continuous type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

King Faisal University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of King Faisal University's main facilities:


King Faisal University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


King Faisal University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


King Faisal University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of King Faisal University's main services:


King Faisal University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

King Faisal University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

King Faisal University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


King Faisal University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

King Faisal University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


King Faisal University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

King Faisal University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1975


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important King Faisal University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Saudi Arabia
  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties
  • Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

King Faisal University's Facebook page King Faisal University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

King Faisal University's X (formerly Twitter) page King Faisal University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

King Faisal University's YouTube channel King Faisal University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

King Faisal University's Instagram page King Faisal University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

King Faisal University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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