King Faisal University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2355 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #670 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #8 of 38 | In Saudi Arabia |
| #264 of 1,002 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 137 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- kfu.edu.sa
- Languages
- Arabic;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 81% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate or foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
We've calculated the 81% acceptance rate for King Faisal University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
King Faisal University is a world-class research university with 18,464 scientific papers published and 279,821 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Genetics.
King Faisal University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 67 | 158 |
| 1994 | 53 | 209 |
| 1995 | 47 | 214 |
| 1996 | 49 | 221 |
| 1997 | 57 | 239 |
| 1998 | 54 | 252 |
| 1999 | 70 | 299 |
| 2000 | 81 | 379 |
| 2001 | 55 | 365 |
| 2002 | 76 | 408 |
| 2003 | 73 | 442 |
| 2004 | 98 | 513 |
| 2005 | 86 | 584 |
| 2006 | 101 | 768 |
| 2007 | 103 | 823 |
| 2008 | 157 | 1021 |
| 2009 | 207 | 1323 |
| 2010 | 217 | 1656 |
| 2011 | 236 | 2121 |
| 2012 | 277 | 2616 |
| 2013 | 314 | 3122 |
| 2014 | 261 | 3842 |
| 2015 | 380 | 4462 |
| 2016 | 379 | 5031 |
| 2017 | 449 | 6141 |
| 2018 | 518 | 7407 |
| 2019 | 762 | 9765 |
| 2020 | 1478 | 15573 |
| 2021 | 1676 | 24111 |
| 2022 | 2316 | 33967 |
| 2023 | 2607 | 45966 |
| 2024 | 2784 | 55731 |
| 2025 | 2166 | 59426 |
Tuition
The tuition table for King Faisal University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,000 SAR |
| Master's Degree | 20,000 SAR |
| Doctoral Degree | 25,000 SAR |
King Faisal University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 King Faisal 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Education of the Gifted, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Technology, Insurance, Koran, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Physics, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Special Education, Statistics, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Higher Diploma | Educational and Student Counselling, Law, Psychology |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Arabic, Art Education, Biochemistry, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Education of the Gifted, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, English, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Geography (Human), History, Hygiene, Immunology, Industrial and Production Economics, Information Technology, Islamic Law, Koran, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Meat and Poultry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Parasitology, Pharmacy, Physical Education, Physics, Plant and Crop Protection, Social Sciences, Sociology, Soil Science, Special Education, Veterinary Science, Water Science, Zoology |
| Doctorate | Anatomy, Art Criticism, Cell Biology, Education of the Gifted, Grammar, Islamic Law, Koran, Linguistics, Literature, Veterinary Science |
Notable alumni
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Yasir Al-Rumayyan
- Occupations
- chairpersonsports executivebusinessperson
- Biography
-
Yasir bin Othman Al-Rumayyan is a Saudi Arabian businessman who is governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He also chairs the state-owned petroleum company Saudi Aramco and Saudi Arabia's largest mining company Ma'aden.
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Turki bin Mohamed bin Fahd Al Saud
- Occupations
- minister
- Biography
-
Turki bin Muhammad Al Saud is a Saudi Minister of State, a member of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia, and of the House of Saud.
King Faisal University faculties and divisions
| College : Agricultural Sciences and Food | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Clothing and Sewing, Family Studies, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, Horticulture, Meat and Poultry, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Water Science |
|---|---|
| College : Applied Medical Sciences | Environmental Management, Health Administration, Health Education, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Public Health |
| College : Applied Sciences and Community Services | Accountancy, Administration, Marketing, Secretarial Studies |
| College : Arts | Arabic, English, Geography, History, Islamic Studies, Library Science |
| College : Business Administration | Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, Statistics |
| College : Clinical Pharmacy | Biomedicine, Pharmacy |
| College : Community for Girls | Computer Science |
| College : Computer Science and Information Technology | Computer Science, Information Technology |
| College : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| College : Education | Art Education, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Special Education |
| College : Engineering | Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| College : Medicine | Medicine, Nursing, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Radiology, Surgery |
| College : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| College : Veterinary Medicine | Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science |
| Research Division : Camel | Animal Husbandry |
| Research Division : Fishery | Fishery |
| Research Division : Palms and Dates | Fruit Production |
| Research Division : Translation and Composition | Translation and Interpretation |
| Research Division : Water Science | Water Science |
General information
| Alternative names | KFU جامعة الملك فيصل |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Advance Knowledge through Creative Research |
| Colors | green, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 380 Al Ahsa, 31982 Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,042,000 |