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Dentistry universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

17 universities teach dentistry on their official programme pages, with the college and fees for each.

The short answer

Dentistry universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 17 name dentistry outright, namely IAU, Jazan University, Jouf University, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, REU, Taibah University, Taif University, UOH, Mustaqbal University and UQU. 15 of them are public and 2 private, in Dammam, Jazan, Sakaka, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Riyadh, Majmaah, Najran, Buraidah, Madinah, Taif, Hail and Makkah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at REU, SR 45,000.

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Which universities offer dentistry in Saudi Arabia?

University	City	Type	Programme name
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University	Dammam	public	Dentistry¹
Jazan University	Jazan	public	Dental Medicine and Surgery²
Jouf University	Sakaka	public	Dental Medicine and Surgery³
King Abdulaziz University	Jeddah	public	Dentistry⁴
King Faisal University	Al-Ahsa	public	Dental Medicine and Surgery⁵
King Khalid University	Abha	public	Dental Medicine and Surgery⁶
King Saud University	Riyadh	public	General Dentistry⁷
Majmaah University	Majmaah	public	Dentistry⁸
Najran University	Najran	public	Dental Medicine and Surgery⁹
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University	Riyadh	public	Dental Medicine and Surgery¹⁰
Qassim University	Buraidah	public	Dental Medicine and Surgery¹¹
Riyadh Elm University	Riyadh	private	Dental Medicine and Surgery¹²
Taibah University	Madinah	public	Dentistry¹³
Taif University	Taif	public	Dentistry¹⁴
University of Hail	Hail	public	Dental Medicine and Surgery¹⁵
Mustaqbal University	Buraidah	private	Dentistry and Oral Surgery¹⁶
Umm Al-Qura University	Makkah	public	Dentistry and Oral Surgery¹⁷

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

How does Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University teach dentistry?

At IAU, a public university in Dammam since 1395 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dentistry" inside the College of Dentistry¹. A dentistry student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850¹⁹. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, IAU has 14 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Jazan University teach dentistry?

At Jazan University, a public university in Jazan since 1426 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry². If dentistry does not suit you after year one, Jazan University has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Jouf University teach dentistry?

At Jouf University, a public university in Sakaka since 1426 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry³. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, Jouf University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Abdulaziz University teach dentistry?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dentistry" inside the Faculty of Dentistry⁴. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Faisal University teach dentistry?

At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry⁵. A dentistry student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²⁰. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Khalid University teach dentistry?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry⁶. A dentistry student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²¹. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Saud University teach dentistry?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "General Dentistry" inside the College of Dentistry⁷. A dentistry student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²². If dentistry does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Majmaah University teach dentistry?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dentistry" inside the College of Dentistry⁸. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Najran University teach dentistry?

At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry (health track)⁹. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, Najran University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach dentistry?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry (health foundation year)¹⁰. A dentistry student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²³. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Qassim University teach dentistry?

At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry¹¹. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Riyadh Elm University teach dentistry?

At REU, a private university in Riyadh since 2004²⁴, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Medicine and Dentistry¹², alongside Medicine and Surgery. There is no separate dentistry price at REU, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 45,000¹². If dentistry does not suit you after year one, REU has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Taibah University teach dentistry?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dentistry" inside the College of Dentistry¹³. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Taif University teach dentistry?

At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dentistry" inside the College of Dentistry¹⁴. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Hail teach dentistry?

At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dental Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry¹⁵. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Mustaqbal University teach dentistry?

At Mustaqbal University, a private university in Buraidah since 1423 AH²⁴, dentistry runs as "Dentistry and Oral Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry¹⁶. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, Mustaqbal University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Umm Al-Qura University teach dentistry?

At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH¹⁸, dentistry runs as "Dentistry and Oral Surgery" inside the College of Dentistry¹⁷. A dentistry student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²⁵. If dentistry does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally.

What mistakes should you avoid before applying for dentistry?

Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Dentistry" and "Dental Medicine and Surgery", so read the study plan before you compare.
Public dentistry seats at IAU, Jazan University, Jouf University, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, Taibah University, Taif University, UOH and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
A dentistry hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
If dentistry is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

Questions

What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for dentistry?

There is no official ranking per major, so weigh IAU, Jazan University, Jouf University, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, REU, Taibah University, Taif University, UOH, Mustaqbal University and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

Where can I study dentistry in Saudi Arabia?

IAU, Jazan University, Jouf University, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, REU, Taibah University, Taif University, UOH, Mustaqbal University and UQU, each going by its own official page.

How much does dentistry cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?

A full-time semester starts at SR 45,000 at REU.

Where can I study dentistry in Dammam?

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

Where can I study dentistry in Jazan?

Jazan University.

Is the dentistry programme called the same everywhere?

No: "Dentistry" and "Dental Medicine and Surgery" are examples from the official pages.

Sources

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: colleges: iau.edu.sa/en/colleges
Jazan University: admission guide with programmes and admission conditions for bachelor and diploma: 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
Jouf University: undergraduate admission guide: ju.edu.sa/ar/admission-guide-1448-ah
King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
King Faisal University: bachelor's programmes for regular students (language, mode, college): 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
King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one
King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
Majmaah University: programmes list: mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
Najran University: colleges and majors guide (Deanship of Admission and Registration): portal.nu.edu.sa/ar/web/admission-registration/college-and-majors-guide-1447
Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission
Riyadh Elm University: Deanship of Admission and Registration: riyadh.edu.sa/admission
Taibah University: admission guide 1448H, programmes by college and branch: taibahu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2026-05/dlyl%20alqbwl%20aljam%60y%20l%60am%201448h%202%20-%20002.pdf
Taif University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission guide for paid academic programmes for non-Saudi residents: tu.edu.sa/Attachments/8d0213d4-0d46-4bea-a862-046dac4b188f_.pdf
University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx
Al-Mustaqbal University: majors and fees: uom.edu.sa/university-admission
Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10
Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Deanship of Admissions and Registration: student stipends (amounts, conditions, excellence reward, IBAN): iau.edu.sa/ar/administration/deanships/deanship-of-admissions-and-registration/active-students/remunerations
King Faisal University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends and how they are paid: kfu.edu.sa/ar/Deans/AdmissionRecordsDeanship/Documents/AwardsInfo/Award.html
King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf
King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx
Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
Umm Al-Qura University, Deanship of Student Affairs: stipends department FAQ (conditions, deposit date, excellence, graduate and disability stipends): uqu.edu.sa/studaff/App/FAQ/124300

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