# Human resources universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Human resources universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 3 name human resources 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 human resources in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Human Resource Management |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Human Resources |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Human Resources Management (Yanbu) |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach human resources?

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

## How does Majmaah University teach human resources?

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

## How does Taibah University teach human resources?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, human resources runs as "Human Resources Management (Yanbu)" inside the Yanbu branch colleges, alongside Nursing (Yanbu) and Chemical Engineering (Yanbu). If human resources 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 human resources?

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

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for human resources?**
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 human resources in Saudi Arabia?**
Alfaisal University, Majmaah University and Taibah University, each going by its own official page.

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

**Where can I study human resources in Riyadh?**
Alfaisal University.

**Where can I study human resources in Majmaah?**
Majmaah University.

**Is the human resources programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Human Resource Management" and "Human Resources" 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