# Finance universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Finance universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 6 name finance outright, namely Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, Majmaah University, Taibah University, UPM and Al Yamamah University. 2 of them are public and 4 private, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Majmaah and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Al Yamamah University, SR 37,000.

- 6 universities across 4 cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Majmaah and Madinah.
- Lowest private fee: Al Yamamah University.
- Highest private fee: Alfaisal University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer finance in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Finance |
| Dar Al-Hekma University | Jeddah | private | Bachelor of Banking and Finance |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Financial Management |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Business (Finance) |
| University of Prince Mugrin | Madinah | private | Finance |
| Al Yamamah University | Riyadh | private | Finance |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach finance?

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

## How does Dar Al-Hekma University teach finance?

At Dar Al-Hekma University, a private university in Jeddah since 1420 AH, finance runs as "Bachelor of Banking and Finance" inside the School of Business and Law, alongside Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations. If finance does not suit you after year one, Dar Al-Hekma University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach finance?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH, finance runs as "Financial Management" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Management Information Systems and Business Administration. If finance does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taibah University teach finance?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, finance runs as "Business (Finance)" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Business (Management) and Business (Marketing). If finance does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Prince Mugrin teach finance?

At UPM, a private university in Madinah since 2017, finance runs as "Finance" inside the College of Business, alongside Business Management and Accounting. If finance does not suit you after year one, UPM has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Al Yamamah University teach finance?

At Al Yamamah University, a private university in Riyadh since 1426 AH, finance runs as "Finance" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Management. There is no separate finance price at Al Yamamah University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 37,000. If finance does not suit you after year one, Al Yamamah University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How much does a finance degree cost at private universities?

| University | Full-time semester | Programme fee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Al Yamamah University | SR 37,000 | not published |
| Alfaisal University | SR 47,000 | not published |

The full-time semester at Alfaisal University is 27% above Al Yamamah University. The pricing basis for finance 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 finance?

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

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for finance?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, Majmaah University, Taibah University, UPM and Al Yamamah University on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study finance in Saudi Arabia?**
Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, Majmaah University, Taibah University, UPM and Al Yamamah University, each going by its own official page.

**How much does finance cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?**
A full-time semester starts at SR 37,000 at Al Yamamah University and reaches SR 47,000 at Alfaisal University.

**Where can I study finance in Riyadh?**
Alfaisal University and Al Yamamah University.

**Where can I study finance in Jeddah?**
Dar Al-Hekma University.

**Is the finance programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Finance" and "Bachelor of Banking and Finance" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Alfaisal University: undergraduate majors, minors and tracks: https://admissions.alfaisal.edu/en/undergraduate-majors-minors
2. Dar Al-Hekma University: undergraduate programs: https://www.dah.edu.sa/en/academics/Pages/Undergraduate-programs.aspx
3. Majmaah University: programmes list: https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
4. 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
5. University of Prince Mugrin: tuition fees: https://upm.edu.sa/node/41
6. Al Yamamah University: College of Business: https://yu.edu.sa/academics/cob/
7. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
8. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
9. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
10. Al Yamamah University: tuition fees: https://yu.edu.sa/admission/tuition-fees/