Al Baha University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5631 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2052 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #27 of 38 | In Saudi Arabia |
| #1060 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 22,914
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- bu.edu.sa
- Languages
- Arabic
- Acceptance rate
- 51%*
* Al Baha University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 22,914 |
| Full time employee | 1,600 |
| Student:staff ratio | 14:1 |
Research profile
Al Baha University has published 5,759 scientific papers with 63,301 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
Al Baha University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 | 6 |
| 2010 | 19 | 20 |
| 2011 | 33 | 36 |
| 2012 | 36 | 89 |
| 2013 | 51 | 113 |
| 2014 | 113 | 195 |
| 2015 | 137 | 397 |
| 2016 | 178 | 516 |
| 2017 | 212 | 771 |
| 2018 | 258 | 1307 |
| 2019 | 305 | 1876 |
| 2020 | 463 | 3118 |
| 2021 | 609 | 5192 |
| 2022 | 770 | 8053 |
| 2023 | 1043 | 11983 |
| 2024 | 950 | 15877 |
| 2025 | 660 | 16937 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Al Baha University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Arabic, Architecture, Art Education, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Community Health, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Electrical Engineering, English, Fashion Design, Home Economics, Information Management, Information Technology, Islamic Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physics, Preschool Education, Public Health, Special Education, Surgery, Textile Design |
|---|---|
| Higher Diploma | Physical Education |
| Master's Degree | Applied Linguistics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Leadership, Special Education |
Al Baha University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Applied Medical Sciences | Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Arabic, Arts and Humanities |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Accountancy, Administration, Banking, Finance, Health Administration, Marketing |
| Faculty : Clinical Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Computer Science and Information Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, Special Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | BU جامعة الباحة |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 1988 Al-Baha Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |