# Biology universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Biology universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 4 name biology outright, namely Alfaisal University, KAU, Majmaah University and Taibah University. 3 of them are public and 1 private, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Majmaah and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Alfaisal University, SR 47,000.

- 4 universities across 4 cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Majmaah and Madinah.
- Lowest private fee: Alfaisal University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer biology in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Life Sciences |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Botany, Microbiology, Zoology |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Biology |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Biology |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach biology?

At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002, biology runs as "Life Sciences" inside the College of Science & General Studies. There is no separate biology price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. If biology does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach biology?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH, biology runs as "Botany", "Microbiology" and "Zoology" inside the Faculty of Science, alongside Astrophysics and Chemistry. If biology does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach biology?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH, biology runs as "Biology" inside the College of Science, alongside Physics and Chemistry. If biology does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taibah University teach biology?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, biology runs as "Biology" inside the College of Science, alongside Mathematics and Chemistry. If biology does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for biology?

- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Life Sciences" and "Botany", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public biology seats at KAU, Majmaah University and Taibah University go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- A biology hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
- If biology is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for biology?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Alfaisal University, KAU, Majmaah University and Taibah University on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study biology in Saudi Arabia?**
Alfaisal University, KAU, Majmaah University and Taibah University, each going by its own official page.

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

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

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

**Is the biology programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Life Sciences" and "Botany" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Alfaisal University: undergraduate majors, minors and tracks: https://admissions.alfaisal.edu/en/undergraduate-majors-minors
2. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
3. Majmaah University: programmes list: https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
4. Taibah University: admission guide 1448H, programmes by college and branch: https://www.taibahu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2026-05/dlyl%20alqbwl%20aljam%60y%20l%60am%201448h%202%20-%20002.pdf
5. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
6. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
7. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx