Which universities offer architecture in Saudi Arabia?
| University | City | Type | Programme name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Architecture (B.Arch), Architectural Engineering1 |
| Dar Al-Hekma University | Jeddah | private | Bachelor of Architecture2 |
| Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University | Dammam | public | Architecture3 |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Architecture4 |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, Architecture and City Design5 |
| University of Prince Mugrin | Madinah | private | Architectural Engineering6 |
The table lists universities whose official page names architecture outright. For the courses and the job market, read the architecture major guide.
How does Alfaisal University teach architecture?
At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 20027, architecture runs as "Architecture (B.Arch)" and "Architectural Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Advanced Computing1, alongside Architectural Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. There is no separate architecture price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,0008. If architecture does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Dar Al-Hekma University teach architecture?
At Dar Al-Hekma University, a private university in Jeddah since 1420 AH7, architecture runs as "Bachelor of Architecture" inside the School of Engineering, Computing and Design2, alongside Bachelor of Graphic Design & Digital Media and Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications. The Dar Al-Hekma University fee table prices this architecture degree at SR 3,050 per credit hour over 160 credit hours9. If architecture does not suit you after year one, Dar Al-Hekma University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University teach architecture?
At IAU, a public university in Dammam since 1395 AH10, architecture runs as "Architecture" inside the College of Architecture and Planning3. If architecture does not suit you after year one, IAU has 14 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Abdulaziz University teach architecture?
At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH10, architecture runs as "Architecture" inside the Faculty of Architecture and Planning4. If architecture does not suit you after year one, KAU has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals teach architecture?
At KFUPM, a public university in Dhahran since 1383 AH10, architecture runs as "Architectural Engineering and Construction Management" and "Architecture and City Design" inside the College of Design and Built Environment5, alongside Architecture and City Design and Civil and Environment Engineering. If architecture does not suit you after year one, KFUPM has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does University of Prince Mugrin teach architecture?
At UPM, a private university in Madinah since 20177, architecture runs as "Architectural Engineering" inside the College of Engineering6, alongside Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If architecture does not suit you after year one, UPM has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.
What mistakes should you avoid before applying for architecture?
- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Architecture (B.Arch)" and "Architectural Engineering", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public architecture seats at IAU, KAU and KFUPM go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- A architecture hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
- If architecture is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.