# Architecture universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Architecture universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 6 name architecture outright, namely Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, IAU, KAU, KFUPM and UPM. 3 of them are public and 3 private, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dhahran and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Alfaisal University, SR 47,000.

- 6 universities across 5 cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dhahran and Madinah.
- Lowest private fee: Alfaisal University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer architecture in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Architecture (B.Arch), Architectural Engineering |
| Dar Al-Hekma University | Jeddah | private | Bachelor of Architecture |
| Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University | Dammam | public | Architecture |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Architecture |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Architectural Engineering and Construction Management, Architecture and City Design |
| University of Prince Mugrin | Madinah | private | Architectural Engineering |

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 2002, architecture runs as "Architecture (B.Arch)" and "Architectural Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Advanced Computing, alongside Architectural Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. There is no separate architecture price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. 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 AH, architecture runs as "Bachelor of Architecture" inside the School of Engineering, Computing and Design, 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 hours. 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 AH, architecture runs as "Architecture" inside the College of Architecture and Planning. 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 AH, architecture runs as "Architecture" inside the Faculty of Architecture and Planning. 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 AH, architecture runs as "Architectural Engineering and Construction Management" and "Architecture and City Design" inside the College of Design and Built Environment, 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 2017, architecture runs as "Architectural Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, 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.

> Pick Alfaisal University for architecture if fees decide it among the private options, and put the public universities first if your weighted percentage qualifies. Either way, compare each architecture study plan, not the fame of the university.

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for architecture?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, IAU, KAU, KFUPM and UPM on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study architecture in Saudi Arabia?**
Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, IAU, KAU, KFUPM and UPM, each going by its own official page.

**How much does architecture cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?**
A full-time semester starts at SR 47,000 at Alfaisal University.

**Where can I study architecture in Riyadh?**
Alfaisal University.

**Where can I study architecture in Jeddah?**
Dar Al-Hekma University and King Abdulaziz University.

**Is the architecture programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Architecture (B.Arch)" and "Architectural Engineering" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Alfaisal University: undergraduate majors, minors and tracks: https://admissions.alfaisal.edu/en/undergraduate-majors-minors
2. Dar Al-Hekma University: undergraduate programs: https://www.dah.edu.sa/en/academics/Pages/Undergraduate-programs.aspx
3. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: colleges: https://www.iau.edu.sa/en/colleges
4. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
5. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: colleges and departments: https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/colleges
6. University of Prince Mugrin: tuition fees: https://upm.edu.sa/node/41
7. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
8. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
9. Dar Al-Hekma University: undergraduate tuition fees: https://www.dah.edu.sa/en/admission/Pages/un-tuition.aspx
10. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx