# Chemical engineering universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Chemical engineering universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 14 name chemical engineering outright, namely IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, UJ, KAU, KAUST, KFU, KFUPM, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PMU, UHB and UOH. 13 of them are public and 1 private, in Riyadh, Madinah, Jazan, Jeddah, Thuwal, Al-Ahsa, Dhahran, Abha, Najran, Khobar, Hafar Al-Batin and Hail. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at PMU, SR 32,500.

- 14 universities across 12 cities: Riyadh, Madinah, Jazan, Jeddah, Thuwal, Al-Ahsa, Dhahran, Abha, Najran, Khobar, Hafar Al-Batin and Hail.
- Lowest private fee: PMU.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer chemical engineering in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University | Riyadh | public | Chemical Engineering |
| Islamic University of Madinah | Madinah | public | Chemical Engineering |
| Jazan University | Jazan | public | Chemical Engineering |
| University of Jeddah | Jeddah | public | Chemical Engineering |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Chemical Engineering |
| King Abdullah University of Science and Technology | Thuwal | public | Chemical Engineering (CE) |
| King Faisal University | Al-Ahsa | public | Chemical Engineering |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Chemical Engineering |
| King Khalid University | Abha | public | Chemical Engineering |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Chemical Engineering |
| Najran University | Najran | public | Chemical Engineering |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University | Khobar | private | B.S. in Chemical Engineering |
| University of Hafr Al Batin | Hafar Al-Batin | public | Chemical Engineering |
| University of Hail | Hail | public | Chemical Engineering |

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

## How does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University teach chemical engineering?

At IMSIU, a public university in Riyadh since 1373 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, IMSIU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Islamic University of Madinah teach chemical engineering?

At Islamic University of Madinah, a public university in Madinah since 1381 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, Islamic University of Madinah has 9 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Jazan University teach chemical engineering?

At Jazan University, a public university in Jazan since 1426 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering and Computer Science, alongside Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, Jazan University has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Jeddah teach chemical engineering?

At UJ, a public university in Jeddah since 1434 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Industrial and Systems Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, UJ has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach chemical engineering?

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

## How does King Abdullah University of Science and Technology teach chemical engineering?

At KAUST, a public university in Thuwal since 1426 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering (CE)" inside the Physical Science and Engineering Division (PSE), alongside Chemistry (CHEM) and Earth System Science and Engineering (ESSE). If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, KAUST has 4 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Faisal University teach chemical engineering?

At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. A chemical engineering student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

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

At KFUPM, a public university in Dhahran since 1383 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Chemicals and Materials, alongside Bioengineering and Chemistry. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, KFUPM has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Khalid University teach chemical engineering?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Energy Engineering and Environmental and Water Engineering. A chemical engineering student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Saud University teach chemical engineering?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Civil Engineering and Surveying Engineering. A chemical engineering student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Najran University teach chemical engineering?

At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering (engineering track), alongside Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If chemical engineering 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 chemical engineering?

At PMU, a private university in Khobar since 2006, chemical engineering runs as "B.S. in Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside B.S. in Electrical Engineering and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. There is no separate chemical engineering price at PMU, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 32,500. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, PMU has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Hafr Al Batin teach chemical engineering?

At UHB, a public university in Hafar Al-Batin since 1435 AH, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, UHB has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Hail teach chemical engineering?

At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005, chemical engineering runs as "Chemical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Renewable Energy Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. If chemical engineering does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

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

- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Chemical Engineering" and "Chemical Engineering (CE)", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public chemical engineering seats at IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, UJ, KAU, KAUST, KFU, KFUPM, KKU, KSU, Najran University, UHB and UOH go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- A chemical engineering hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
- If chemical engineering is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for chemical engineering?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, UJ, KAU, KAUST, KFU, KFUPM, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PMU, UHB and UOH on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study chemical engineering in Saudi Arabia?**
IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, UJ, KAU, KAUST, KFU, KFUPM, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PMU, UHB and UOH, each going by its own official page.

**How much does chemical engineering cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?**
A full-time semester starts at SR 32,500 at PMU.

**Where can I study chemical engineering in Riyadh?**
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and King Saud University.

**Where can I study chemical engineering in Madinah?**
Islamic University of Madinah.

**Is the chemical engineering programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Chemical Engineering" and "Chemical Engineering (CE)" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University admission guide: bachelor majors open to admission: https://imamu.edu.sa/ar/university-acceptance?tab=0&step=5
2. Islamic University of Madinah: bachelor programmes: https://iu.edu.sa/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3-0
3. Jazan University: admission guide with programmes and admission conditions for bachelor and diploma: https://www.jazanu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2026-07/%D8%AF%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%84%20%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%201448.pdf
4. University of Jeddah: bachelor programmes and admission: https://www.uj.edu.sa/ar/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3
5. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
6. KAUST: study and academic programmes (Arabic): https://www.kaust.edu.sa/ar/study
7. King Faisal University: bachelor's programmes for regular students (language, mode, college): https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Pages/PSMain.aspx?dg=%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3&pt=%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%20%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85
8. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: colleges and departments: https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/colleges
9. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: https://dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one
10. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
11. Najran University: colleges and majors guide (Deanship of Admission and Registration): https://portal.nu.edu.sa/ar/web/admission-registration/college-and-majors-guide-1447
12. PMU: degrees and programmes: https://www.pmu.edu.sa/Admission/Degrees_Programs_FS_RO.aspx
13. University of Hafr Al Batin: Deanship of Admission and Registration: https://www.uhb.edu.sa/ar/supporting-deanships/deanship-of-admission-and-registration
14. University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: https://www.uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx
15. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
16. King Faisal University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends and how they are paid: https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Deans/AdmissionRecordsDeanship/Documents/AwardsInfo/Award.html
17. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): https://www.kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf
18. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
19. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
20. PMU: undergraduate fees: https://pmu.edu.sa/admission/fees_tf_ro_2026_2027.aspx