King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3063 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #994 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #13 of 38 | In Saudi Arabia |
| #5 of 9 | In Riyadh |
| #334 of 1,911 | For Critical Care Nursing |
| Top50% | For 67 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- ksau-hs.edu.sa
- Languages
- Arabic
- Acceptance rate
- 54%*
* The King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences 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.
Research profile
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences has published 9,375 scientific papers with 127,532 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Pathology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Surgery, Chemistry, Genetics, Psychiatry, and Biochemistry.
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 11 |
| 2007 | 16 | 25 |
| 2008 | 30 | 63 |
| 2009 | 49 | 134 |
| 2010 | 82 | 259 |
| 2011 | 132 | 495 |
| 2012 | 202 | 844 |
| 2013 | 229 | 1427 |
| 2014 | 301 | 2286 |
| 2015 | 404 | 3653 |
| 2016 | 496 | 4942 |
| 2017 | 585 | 6254 |
| 2018 | 739 | 7961 |
| 2019 | 808 | 10300 |
| 2020 | 1237 | 17122 |
| 2021 | 1385 | 21175 |
| 2022 | 1307 | 23102 |
| 2023 | 1270 | 25492 |
Tuition
The tuition table for King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences 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) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 60,000 | SAR |
| Dentistry | 50,000 | SAR |
| Pharmacy | 40,000 | SAR |
| Nursing | 30,000 | SAR |
| Health Sciences | 20,000 | SAR |
Programs and Degrees
| Bachelor's Degree | Anaesthesiology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Technology, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Computer Science, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Health Sciences, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Public Health |
Notable alumni
-
Mariam Fardous
- Enrolled in the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
- 2015-2017 graduated with Master of Science in epidemiology
- Occupations
- physicianastronaut
- Biography
-
Mariam H. Fardous is a Saudi astronaut, selected as a back-up astronaut for Axiom Mission 2 by the Saudi Space Commission; her selection was officially announced on February 12, 2023.
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences faculties and divisions
| College : Applied Medical Science | Laboratory Techniques, Occupational Health, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
|---|---|
| College : Dentistry | Dentistry |
| College : Medicine | Medicine |
| College : Nursing | Nursing |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Public Health and Health Informatics | Epidemiology, Health Administration, Public Health |
| College : Science and Health Professions | Health Sciences |
General information
| Alternative names | KSAU-HS جامعة الملك سعود بن عبد العزيز للعلوم الصحية |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | A University for a Nation's Health. |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 3660 Riyadh, 11481 Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,009,000 |