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King Saud University

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

251–300^th in World University Rankings 2025

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King Saud University is a public university located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It was the first university to be established in the country, originally named Riyadh University, in 1957. It became King Saud University in 1982.

The university has a total of 18 libraries, two university hospitals and a mosque.

Tuition to the university is free, and scholarships are also available for Saudi and international students. All programmes are taught in English and Arabic and applicants are required to pass an Arabic examination if they are from a non-Arabic speaking country.

The university has four colleges: science, health, humanities and community. Within these colleges there are smaller colleges for each subject.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at King Saud University

Student gender ratio: 45 F : 55 M ⁽¹⁾
International student percentage: 9% ⁽¹⁾
Students per staff: 11.5 ⁽¹⁾
Student total: 46570 ⁽¹⁾

Based on data collected for the ⁽¹⁾ World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at King Saud University

See below for a range of subjects taught at King Saud University

Social Sciences401–500^th

Sociology
Politics and International Studies
Geography
Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences201–250^th

Agriculture and Forestry
Sport Science
Veterinary Science
Biological Sciences

Engineering201–250^th

General Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Education301–400^th

Education

Computer Science251–300^th

Computer Science

Clinical and Health251–300^th

Medicine and Dentistry
Other Health

Arts and Humanities401–500^th

Languages, Literature and Linguistics
History, Philosophy and Theology
Archaeology
Art, Performing Art and Design
Architecture

Business and Economics301–400^th

Economics and Econometrics
Business and Management
Accounting and Finance