# Information systems universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Information systems universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 7 name information systems outright, namely AOU, Dar Al-Hekma University, KAU, KFUPM, Majmaah University, Taibah University and Al Yamamah University. 4 of them are public and 3 private, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, Majmaah and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Al Yamamah University, SR 37,000.

- 7 universities across 5 cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, Majmaah and Madinah.
- Lowest private fee: Al Yamamah University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer information systems in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Arab Open University | Riyadh | private | Business Studies (Systems) |
| Dar Al-Hekma University | Jeddah | private | Bachelor of Science in Information Systems |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Information Systems |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Information Systems & Operations Management |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Management Information Systems |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Information Systems, Business (Management Information Systems) |
| Al Yamamah University | Riyadh | private | Management Information Systems |

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

## How does Arab Open University teach information systems?

At AOU, a private university in Riyadh since 1369 AH, information systems runs as "Business Studies (Systems)" inside the Faculty of Business Studies, alongside Business Studies (Accounting) and Business Studies (Accounting in Arabic). If information systems does not suit you after year one, AOU has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Dar Al-Hekma University teach information systems?

At Dar Al-Hekma University, a private university in Jeddah since 1420 AH, information systems runs as "Bachelor of Science in Information Systems" inside the School of Engineering, Computing and Design, alongside Bachelor of Graphic Design & Digital Media and Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications. If information systems does not suit you after year one, Dar Al-Hekma University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach information systems?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH, information systems runs as "Information Systems" inside the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, alongside Computer Science and Cybersecurity. If information systems 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 information systems?

At KFUPM, a public university in Dhahran since 1383 AH, information systems runs as "Information Systems & Operations Management" inside the KFUPM Business School, alongside Accounting & Finance and Management & Marketing. If information systems does not suit you after year one, KFUPM has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach information systems?

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

## How does Taibah University teach information systems?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, information systems runs as "Information Systems" and "Business (Management Information Systems)" inside the College of Computer Science and Engineering, alongside Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. If information systems does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Al Yamamah University teach information systems?

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

## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for information systems?

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

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

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

**Where can I study information systems in Saudi Arabia?**
AOU, Dar Al-Hekma University, KAU, KFUPM, Majmaah University, Taibah University and Al Yamamah University, each going by its own official page.

**How much does information systems cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?**
A full-time semester starts at SR 37,000 at Al Yamamah University.

**Where can I study information systems in Riyadh?**
Arab Open University and Al Yamamah University.

**Where can I study information systems in Jeddah?**
Dar Al-Hekma University and King Abdulaziz University.

**Is the information systems programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Business Studies (Systems)" and "Bachelor of Science in Information Systems" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Arab Open University: bachelor's programmes: https://www.arabou.edu.sa/ar/admission/pages/undergraduate-programs.aspx
2. Dar Al-Hekma University: undergraduate programs: https://www.dah.edu.sa/en/academics/Pages/Undergraduate-programs.aspx
3. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
4. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: colleges and departments: https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/colleges
5. Majmaah University: programmes list: https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
6. 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
7. Al Yamamah University: College of Business: https://yu.edu.sa/academics/cob/
8. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
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/