What universities are in Abha, Saudi Arabia?
| Name | Type | Founded | Address on the ministry list |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Khalid University2 | public university | 1419 AH | عسير - ابها |
| كلية ابن رشد للعلوم الإدارية1 | private college | 1999 | أبها – طريق الملك عبدالعزيز الدائري الشرقي |
The list is copied from the Ministry of Education: 1 of them public and the rest private. Linked names have a tiswa student deals page.
What does King Khalid University offer?
KKU is a public university in Abha. Its official page lists 21 colleges3, among them the College of Computer Science, College of Engineering and College of Medicine. It pays a monthly stipend: SR 1,000 for scientific majors, SR 850 for humanities majors, regular study only, SR 900 for graduate students, regular study only and SR 900 for graduate students4. Details
What colleges and majors does King Khalid University have?
KKU lists 21 colleges with 63 programmes on its official page3; here is every one, with how many programmes it teaches and some of them.
| College | Programmes | Including |
|---|---|---|
| College of Computer Science | 5 | Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Cybersecurity and Computer Engineering |
| College of Engineering | 8 | Energy Engineering, Environmental and Water Engineering and Chemical Engineering |
| College of Medicine | 1 | Medicine and Surgery |
| College of Dentistry | 1 | Dental Medicine and Surgery |
| College of Pharmacy | 1 | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| College of Nursing, Abha | 1 | Nursing (Abha) |
| College of Nursing, Khamis Mushait | 1 | Nursing (Khamis Mushait) |
| College of Nursing, Muhayil Asir | 1 | Nursing (Muhayil Asir) |
| College of Applied Medical Sciences, Abha | 5 | Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiologic Technology and Audiology |
| College of Applied Medical Sciences, Khamis Mushait | 3 | Public Health, Dental Technology and Anesthesia Technology (Khamis Mushait) |
| College of Applied Medical Sciences, Muhayil Asir | 1 | Anesthesia Technology (Muhayil Asir) |
| College of Architecture and Planning | 1 | Architecture |
| College of Science | 8 | Environmental Sciences and Sustainable Development, Astronomy and Space and Medical Physics |
| College of Business | 7 | Business Administration, Management Information Systems and Economics |
| College of Tourism and Hospitality | 3 | Tourism Destination Management, Culinary Arts and International Hospitality Management |
| College of Law | 1 | Law |
| College of Culture and Arts, Rijal Almaa | 3 | Cinematic Arts, Musical Arts and Theatre and Performing Arts |
| College of Sharia and Usul al-Din | 2 | Sharia and Usul al-Din |
| College of Arts and Humanities | 6 | Public Relations and Marketing Communication, Radio, Television and Cinema and Journalism and Digital Media |
| College of Languages and Translation | 2 | English Language and Translation |
| College of Education | 2 | Psychologist and Early Childhood |
How do you apply to King Khalid University?
KKU publishes 12 admission rules5, all on its majors page; among them:
- International students apply through the Study in Saudi platform and complete the forms there.
- A resident who studied the Saudi curriculum needs the secondary certificate, Qudrat and Tahsili, must pass a personal interview and be medically fit.
- Colleges that teach in English ask for IELTS 5 or its equivalent.
Where do KKU students sign in?
The sign-in links KKU publishes on its official pages; each one opens the university's own page:
- Academic system: Academia6
- Learning system: Blackboard7
- University email: Office 365 email8
What do students miss when choosing a university in Abha, Saudi Arabia?
- Avoid going by the name alone: some institutions on the ministry list are colleges, not universities, as the Type column shows.
- The daily commute in Abha is part of the cost; read the guide to moving cities for university if you live elsewhere.
- Public university admission runs through the unified platform; read the unified admission guide before the window opens.