# Early childhood education universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Early childhood education universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 10 name early childhood education outright, namely Jouf University, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, Taif University, UOH and UQU. 10 of them are public and 0 private, in Sakaka, Abha, Riyadh, Najran, Buraidah, Shaqra, Taif, Hail and Makkah.

- 10 universities across 9 cities: Sakaka, Abha, Riyadh, Najran, Buraidah, Shaqra, Taif, Hail and Makkah.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer early childhood education in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jouf University | Sakaka | public | Early Childhood |
| King Khalid University | Abha | public | Early Childhood |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Pre-primary Education |
| Najran University | Najran | public | Early Childhood |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Early Childhood |
| Qassim University | Buraidah | public | Early Childhood |
| Shaqra University | Shaqra | public | Early Childhood Education (women, Shaqra), Early Childhood Education (women, Dawadmi) |
| Taif University | Taif | public | Early Childhood, Early Childhood (Turabah), Early Childhood (Ranyah) |
| University of Hail | Hail | public | Kindergarten |
| Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Early Childhood |

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

## How does Jouf University teach early childhood education?

At Jouf University, a public university in Sakaka since 1426 AH, early childhood education runs as "Early Childhood" inside the College of Education. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, Jouf University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Khalid University teach early childhood education?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH, early childhood education runs as "Early Childhood" inside the College of Education, alongside Psychologist. A early childhood education student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Saud University teach early childhood education?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH, early childhood education runs as "Pre-primary Education" inside the College of Education, alongside Sharia and Quranic Studies. A early childhood education student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Najran University teach early childhood education?

At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH, early childhood education runs as "Early Childhood" inside the College of Education, alongside Psychology. If early childhood education 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 early childhood education?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH, early childhood education runs as "Early Childhood" inside the College of Education and Human Development. A early childhood education student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Qassim University teach early childhood education?

At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH, early childhood education runs as "Early Childhood" inside the College of Education, alongside Sports Science and Physical Activity. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Shaqra University teach early childhood education?

At Shaqra University, a public university in Shaqra since 1430 AH, early childhood education runs as "Early Childhood Education (women, Shaqra)" and "Early Childhood Education (women, Dawadmi)" inside the College of Education in Shaqra, alongside Psychology. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, Shaqra University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taif University teach early childhood education?

At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH, early childhood education runs as "Early Childhood", "Early Childhood (Turabah)" and "Early Childhood (Ranyah)" inside the College of Education, alongside Sport Sciences and Physical Activity. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Hail teach early childhood education?

At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005, early childhood education runs as "Kindergarten" inside the College of Education, alongside Sport Science and Physical Activity and Special Education. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Umm Al-Qura University teach early childhood education?

At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH, early childhood education runs as "Early Childhood" inside the College of Education, alongside Psychology and Sport Sciences. A early childhood education student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If early childhood education does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for early childhood education?

- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Early Childhood" and "Pre-primary Education", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public early childhood education seats at Jouf University, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, Taif University, UOH and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- If early childhood education is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for early childhood education?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Jouf University, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, Taif University, UOH and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study early childhood education in Saudi Arabia?**
Jouf University, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, Taif University, UOH and UQU, each going by its own official page.

**Where can I study early childhood education in Sakaka?**
Jouf University.

**Where can I study early childhood education in Abha?**
King Khalid University.

**Is the early childhood education programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Early Childhood" and "Pre-primary Education" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Jouf University: undergraduate admission guide: https://www.ju.edu.sa/ar/admission-guide-1448-ah
2. 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
3. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
4. 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
5. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
6. Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: https://www.qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission/
7. Shaqra University: admission guide for bachelor and diploma programmes: https://www.su.edu.sa/ar/page/Admission
8. Taif University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission guide for paid academic programmes for non-Saudi residents: https://www.tu.edu.sa/Attachments/8d0213d4-0d46-4bea-a862-046dac4b188f_.pdf
9. University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: https://www.uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx
10. Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: https://uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10
11. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
12. 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
13. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
14. Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx
15. Umm Al-Qura University, Deanship of Student Affairs: stipends department FAQ (conditions, deposit date, excellence, graduate and disability stipends): https://uqu.edu.sa/studaff/App/FAQ/124300