# Business administration universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees Business administration universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 27 name business administration outright, namely Alfaisal University, University of Bisha, IAU, IMSIU, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PMU, PNU, QU, SEU, Shaqra University, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, UT, Taibah University, Taif University, UHB, UOH, Mustaqbal University, UPM, UQU and Al Yamamah University. 21 of them are public and 6 private, in Riyadh, Bisha, Dammam, Jazan, Jeddah, Sakaka, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Majmaah, Najran, Khobar, Buraidah, Shaqra, Al-Bukayriyah, Tabuk, Madinah, Taif, Hafar Al-Batin, Hail and Makkah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at PMU, SR 32,500. - 27 universities across 20 cities: Riyadh, Bisha, Dammam, Jazan, Jeddah, Sakaka, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Majmaah, Najran, Khobar, Buraidah, Shaqra, Al-Bukayriyah, Tabuk, Madinah, Taif, Hafar Al-Batin, Hail and Makkah. - Lowest private fee: PMU. - Highest private fee: Alfaisal University. - Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title. ## Which universities offer business administration in Saudi Arabia? | University | City | Type | Programme name | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Entrepreneurship & Family Business | | University of Bisha | Bisha | public | Business Administration | | Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University | Dammam | public | Business Administration | | Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University | Riyadh | public | Business Administration | | Jazan University | Jazan | public | Business Administration | | University of Jeddah | Jeddah | public | Business Administration | | Jouf University | Sakaka | public | Business Administration | | King Faisal University | Al-Ahsa | public | Business Administration | | King Khalid University | Abha | public | Business Administration | | King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Management | | Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Business Administration | | Najran University | Najran | public | Business Administration, Business Administration (diploma, Najran and Sharurah) | | Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University | Khobar | private | B.S. in Business Administration | | Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Management | | Qassim University | Buraidah | public | Business Administration | | Saudi Electronic University | Riyadh | public | Business Administration: Management | | Shaqra University | Shaqra | public | Business Administration (Dawadmi), Business Administration (Afif) | | Sulaiman Alrajhi University | Al-Bukayriyah | private | Management | | University of Tabuk | Tabuk | public | Business Administration, Business Administration (Tayma) | | Taibah University | Madinah | public | Business (Management) | | Taif University | Taif | public | Management, Business Administration (Ranyah) | | University of Hafr Al Batin | Hafar Al-Batin | public | Business Administration, Business Administration (Khafji) | | University of Hail | Hail | public | Management | | Mustaqbal University | Buraidah | private | Business Administration, Management | | University of Prince Mugrin | Madinah | private | Business Management | | Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Business Administration (Management) | | Al Yamamah University | Riyadh | private | Management | The table lists universities whose official page names business administration outright. For the courses and the job market, read the business administration major guide. ## How does Alfaisal University teach business administration? At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002, business administration runs as "Entrepreneurship & Family Business" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Business Analytics. There is no separate business administration price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Bisha teach business administration? At University of Bisha, a public university in Bisha since 1434 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business, alongside Supply Chain Management and Accounting. If business administration does not suit you after year one, University of Bisha has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University teach business administration? At IAU, a public university in Dammam since 1395 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business Administration. A business administration student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If business administration does not suit you after year one, IAU has 14 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University teach business administration? At IMSIU, a public university in Riyadh since 1373 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Insurance and Risk Management. If business administration does not suit you after year one, IMSIU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Jazan University teach business administration? At Jazan University, a public university in Jazan since 1426 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business, alongside Marketing and E-Commerce and Finance and Banking. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Jazan University has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Jeddah teach business administration? At UJ, a public university in Jeddah since 1434 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business, alongside Marketing and Finance and Economics. If business administration does not suit you after year one, UJ has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Jouf University teach business administration? At Jouf University, a public university in Sakaka since 1426 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Finance and Investment. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Jouf University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does King Faisal University teach business administration? At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Management Information Systems and Finance. A business administration student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If business administration does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does King Khalid University teach business administration? At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business, alongside Management Information Systems and Economics. A business administration student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If business administration does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does King Saud University teach business administration? At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH, business administration runs as "Management" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Accounting and Finance. A business administration student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If business administration does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Majmaah University teach business administration? At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Financial Management and Management Information Systems. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Najran University teach business administration? At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" and "Business Administration (diploma, Najran and Sharurah)" inside the College of Business Administration (bachelor), alongside Law (Systems) and Human Resource Management. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Najran University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University teach business administration? At PMU, a private university in Khobar since 2006, business administration runs as "B.S. in Business Administration" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside B.S. in Accounting and B.S. in Finance. The PMU fee table prices this business administration degree at SR 2,500 per credit hour. If business administration does not suit you after year one, PMU has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach business administration? At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH, business administration runs as "Management" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Marketing and Supply Chain Management. A business administration student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If business administration does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Qassim University teach business administration? At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" inside the College of Business and Economics, alongside Accounting and Finance. If business administration does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Saudi Electronic University teach business administration? At SEU, a public university in Riyadh since 1432 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration: Management" inside the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, alongside Business Administration: Accounting and Finance. If business administration does not suit you after year one, SEU has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Shaqra University teach business administration? At Shaqra University, a public university in Shaqra since 1430 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration (Dawadmi)" and "Business Administration (Afif)" inside the College of Science and Humanities in Dawadmi, alongside Data Science (women) and English Language. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Shaqra University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Sulaiman Alrajhi University teach business administration? At Sulaiman Alrajhi University, a private university in Al-Bukayriyah since 2009, business administration runs as "Management" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Information Systems and Finance and Risk Management. There is no separate business administration price at Sulaiman Alrajhi University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 45,000. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Sulaiman Alrajhi University has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Tabuk teach business administration? At UT, a public university in Tabuk since 1427 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" and "Business Administration (Tayma)" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Accounting and Finance and Investment. A business administration student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 840. If business administration does not suit you after year one, UT has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Taibah University teach business administration? At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, business administration runs as "Business (Management)" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Business (Marketing) and Business (Finance). If business administration does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Taif University teach business administration? At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH, business administration runs as "Management" and "Business Administration (Ranyah)" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Management Information Systems and Marketing. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Hafr Al Batin teach business administration? At UHB, a public university in Hafar Al-Batin since 1435 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration" and "Business Administration (Khafji)" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Business Administration, Marketing major and Financial Management. If business administration does not suit you after year one, UHB has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Hail teach business administration? At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005, business administration runs as "Management" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Management Information Systems and Accounting. If business administration does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Mustaqbal University teach business administration? At Mustaqbal University, a private university in Buraidah since 1423 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration, Management" inside the College of Administrative and Human Sciences, alongside Business Administration, Finance and Banking and Business Administration, Human Resources Management. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Mustaqbal University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Prince Mugrin teach business administration? At UPM, a private university in Madinah since 2017, business administration runs as "Business Management" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Finance. The UPM fee table prices this business administration degree at SR 292,400 for the whole degree over 127 credit hours. If business administration does not suit you after year one, UPM has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Umm Al-Qura University teach business administration? At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH, business administration runs as "Business Administration (Management)" inside the College of Business and Economics, alongside Business Administration (Human Resource Management) and Risk Management and Insurance. A business administration student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If business administration does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Al Yamamah University teach business administration? At Al Yamamah University, a private university in Riyadh since 1426 AH, business administration runs as "Management" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Finance. There is no separate business administration price at Al Yamamah University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 37,000. If business administration does not suit you after year one, Al Yamamah University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How much does a business administration degree cost at private universities? | University | Full-time semester | Programme fee | | --- | --- | --- | | PMU | SR 32,500 | SR 2,500 per credit hour | | Al Yamamah University | SR 37,000 | not published | | Sulaiman Alrajhi University | SR 45,000 | not published | | Alfaisal University | SR 47,000 | not published | The full-time semester at Alfaisal University is 45% above PMU. The pricing basis for business administration is not the same either. One university quotes a semester, another the credit hour. Compare like with like. Details in the private university fee comparison. ## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for business administration? - Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Entrepreneurship & Family Business" and "Business Administration", so read the study plan before you compare. - Public business administration seats at University of Bisha, IAU, IMSIU, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, SEU, Shaqra University, UT, Taibah University, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices. - A business administration hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above. - If business administration is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now. > Pick PMU for business administration if fees decide it among the private options, and put the public universities first if your weighted percentage qualifies. Either way, compare each business administration study plan, not the fame of the university. **What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for business administration?** There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Alfaisal University, University of Bisha, IAU, IMSIU, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PMU, PNU, QU, SEU, Shaqra University, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, UT, Taibah University, Taif University, UHB, UOH, Mustaqbal University, UPM, UQU and Al Yamamah University on the study plan, the fees and the city. **Where can I study business administration in Saudi Arabia?** Alfaisal University, University of Bisha, IAU, IMSIU, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PMU, PNU, QU, SEU, Shaqra University, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, UT, Taibah University, Taif University, UHB, UOH, Mustaqbal University, UPM, UQU and Al Yamamah University, each going by its own official page. **How much does business administration cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?** A full-time semester starts at SR 32,500 at PMU and reaches SR 47,000 at Alfaisal University. **Where can I study business administration in Riyadh?** Alfaisal University, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Electronic University and Al Yamamah University. **Where can I study business administration in Bisha?** University of Bisha. **Is the business administration programme called the same everywhere?** No: "Entrepreneurship & Family Business" and "Business Administration" are examples from the official pages. 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PMU: degrees and programmes: https://www.pmu.edu.sa/Admission/Degrees_Programs_FS_RO.aspx 14. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf 15. Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: https://www.qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission/ 16. Saudi Electronic University: academic programmes by college: https://seu.edu.sa/ar/programs/ 17. Shaqra University: admission guide for bachelor and diploma programmes: https://www.su.edu.sa/ar/page/Admission 18. Sulaiman Al Rajhi University: colleges and programmes: https://new.sr.edu.sa/ 19. University of Tabuk: academic programmes: https://www.ut.edu.sa/study-university/programs 20. 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 21. 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