# Data science universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Data science universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 3 name data science outright, namely Alfaisal University, Majmaah University and Taibah University. 2 of them are public and 1 private, in Riyadh, Majmaah and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Alfaisal University, SR 47,000.

- 3 universities across 3 cities: Riyadh, Majmaah and Madinah.
- Lowest private fee: Alfaisal University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer data science in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Business Analytics, Data Science & Engineering |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Data Science and Analytics |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach data science?

At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002, data science runs as "Business Analytics" and "Data Science & Engineering" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Entrepreneurship & Family Business. There is no separate data science price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. If data science does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach data science?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH, data science runs as "Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence" inside the Applied College, alongside Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Real Estate Management and Development. If data science does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taibah University teach data science?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, data science runs as "Data Science and Analytics" inside the College of Computer Science and Engineering, alongside Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. If data science 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 data science?

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

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

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

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

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

**Where can I study data science in Riyadh?**
Alfaisal University.

**Where can I study data science in Majmaah?**
Majmaah University.

**Is the data science programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Business Analytics" and "Data Science & 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. Majmaah University: programmes list: https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
3. 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
4. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
5. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
6. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx