# Industrial engineering universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Industrial engineering universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 5 name industrial engineering outright, namely Alfaisal University, KAU, KFUPM, Taibah University and Al Yamamah University. 3 of them are public and 2 private, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Al Yamamah University, SR 37,000.

- 5 universities across 4 cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran 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 industrial engineering in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Industrial Engineering |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Industrial Engineering |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Industrial and Systems Engineering |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Industrial Engineering |
| Al Yamamah University | Riyadh | private | Industrial Engineering |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach industrial engineering?

At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002, industrial engineering runs as "Industrial Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Advanced Computing, alongside Architecture (B.Arch) and Architectural Engineering. There is no separate industrial engineering price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. If industrial engineering does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach industrial engineering?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH, industrial engineering runs as "Industrial Engineering" inside the Faculty of Engineering, alongside Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If industrial engineering does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals teach industrial engineering?

At KFUPM, a public university in Dhahran since 1383 AH, industrial engineering runs as "Industrial and Systems Engineering" inside the College of Computing and Mathematics, alongside Computer Engineering and Information & Computer Science. If industrial engineering does not suit you after year one, KFUPM has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taibah University teach industrial engineering?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, industrial engineering runs as "Industrial Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Architecture and Communications Engineering. If industrial engineering does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Al Yamamah University teach industrial engineering?

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

## How much does a industrial engineering 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 industrial engineering 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 industrial engineering?

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

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for industrial engineering?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Alfaisal University, KAU, KFUPM, Taibah University and Al Yamamah University on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study industrial engineering in Saudi Arabia?**
Alfaisal University, KAU, KFUPM, Taibah University and Al Yamamah University, each going by its own official page.

**How much does industrial engineering 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 industrial engineering in Riyadh?**
Alfaisal University and Al Yamamah University.

**Where can I study industrial engineering in Jeddah?**
King Abdulaziz University.

**Is the industrial engineering programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Industrial Engineering" and "Industrial and Systems 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. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
3. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: colleges and departments: https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/colleges
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. Al Yamamah University: College of Business: https://yu.edu.sa/academics/cob/
6. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
7. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
8. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
9. Al Yamamah University: tuition fees: https://yu.edu.sa/admission/tuition-fees/