# Aerospace engineering universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Aerospace engineering universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 3 name aerospace engineering outright, namely KAU, KFUPM and PNU. 3 of them are public and 0 private, in Jeddah, Dhahran and Riyadh.

- 3 universities across 3 cities: Jeddah, Dhahran and Riyadh.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer aerospace engineering in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace) |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Aerospace Engineering |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Aerospace Engineering |

The table lists universities whose official page names aerospace engineering outright. For the courses and the job market, read the aerospace engineering major guide.

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach aerospace engineering?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH, aerospace engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace)" inside the Faculty of Engineering, alongside Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If aerospace engineering does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals teach aerospace engineering?

At KFUPM, a public university in Dhahran since 1383 AH, aerospace engineering runs as "Aerospace Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Physics, alongside Control and Instrumentation Engineering and Electrical Engineering. If aerospace engineering does not suit you after year one, KFUPM has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach aerospace engineering?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH, aerospace engineering runs as "Aerospace Engineering" inside the College of Engineering (engineering foundation year), alongside Electronic Engineering and Communications Engineering. A aerospace engineering student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If aerospace engineering does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for aerospace engineering?

- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace)" and "Aerospace Engineering", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public aerospace engineering seats at KAU, KFUPM and PNU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- If aerospace engineering is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for aerospace engineering?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh KAU, KFUPM and PNU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study aerospace engineering in Saudi Arabia?**
KAU, KFUPM and PNU, each going by its own official page.

**Where can I study aerospace engineering in Jeddah?**
King Abdulaziz University.

**Where can I study aerospace engineering in Dhahran?**
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

**Is the aerospace engineering programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace)" and "Aerospace Engineering" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
2. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: colleges and departments: https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/colleges
3. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
4. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
5. Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx