# Universities in Abha: public and private, majors and fees

The Ministry of Education lists 2 universities and colleges in Abha. Universities in Abha covered in full here: KKU.

- 2 institutions on the Ministry of Education list in Abha.
- Public: KKU.

## What universities are in Abha, Saudi Arabia?

| Name | Type | Founded | Address on the ministry list |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| King Khalid University | public university | 1419 AH | عسير - ابها |
| كلية ابن رشد للعلوم الإدارية | 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 colleges, 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 students. Details

## What colleges and majors does King Khalid University have?

KKU lists 21 colleges with 63 programmes on its official page; 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 rules, 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: [Academia](https://registration.kku.edu.sa/kku/init)
- Learning system: [Blackboard](https://lms.kku.edu.sa/)
- University email: [Office 365 email](https://outlook.office.com/)

## 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.

**How many universities are in Abha, Saudi Arabia?**
The Ministry of Education list has 2 universities and colleges in Abha.

**What is the official website of King Khalid University?**
Its official website is kku.edu.sa.

**What are the public universities in Abha, Saudi Arabia?**
King Khalid University.

**What are the private universities in Abha, Saudi Arabia?**
كلية ابن رشد للعلوم الإدارية.

**What private colleges are in Abha, Saudi Arabia?**
The Ministry of Education lists 1 private college in Abha, named here as the ministry writes them: كلية ابن رشد للعلوم الإدارية.

**What is the oldest university in Abha, Saudi Arabia?**
By the founding year on the ministry list: King Khalid University (1419 AH).

Sources:
1. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
2. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
3. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: https://dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one
4. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): https://www.kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf
5. King Khalid University: admission rules and fees for international students: https://istudents.kku.edu.sa/ar/Admission-Requirements
6. King Khalid University: e-services and systems (official page): https://www.kku.edu.sa/ar/e-services
7. King Khalid University: e-services and systems (official page): https://lms.kku.edu.sa/
8. King Khalid University: e-services and systems (official page): https://www.kku.edu.sa/ar/e-services/105962