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Information technology universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

15 universities teach information technology on their official programme pages, with the college and fees for each.

The short answer

Information technology universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 15 name information technology outright, namely AOU, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, KAU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PMU, PNU, QU, SEU, Shaqra University, UT and Taif University. 13 of them are public and 2 private, in Riyadh, Madinah, Jazan, Jeddah, Majmaah, Najran, Khobar, Buraidah, Shaqra, Tabuk and Taif. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at PMU, SR 32,500.

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Which universities offer information technology in Saudi Arabia?

University	City	Type	Programme name
Arab Open University	Riyadh	private	Information Technology and Computing¹
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University	Riyadh	public	Information Technology²
Islamic University of Madinah	Madinah	public	Information Technology³
Jazan University	Jazan	public	Information Technology⁴
King Abdulaziz University	Jeddah	public	Information Technology⁵
King Saud University	Riyadh	public	Information Technology⁶
Majmaah University	Majmaah	public	Information Technology⁷
Najran University	Najran	public	Technical Support (diploma)⁸
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University	Khobar	private	B.S. in Information Technology⁹
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University	Riyadh	public	Information Technology¹⁰
Qassim University	Buraidah	public	Information Technology¹¹
Saudi Electronic University	Riyadh	public	Information Technology¹²
Shaqra University	Shaqra	public	Network Systems Management (diploma)¹³
University of Tabuk	Tabuk	public	Information Technology¹⁴
Taif University	Taif	public	Information Technology¹⁵

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

How does Arab Open University teach information technology?

At AOU, a private university in Riyadh, information technology runs as "Information Technology and Computing" inside the Faculty of Computer Studies¹, alongside Information Technology and Computing (Computer Science) and Information Technology and Computing (Computing with Business). If information technology does not suit you after year one, AOU has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University teach information technology?

At IMSIU, a public university in Riyadh since 1373 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computer and Information Sciences², alongside Computer Science and Information Systems. If information technology does not suit you after year one, IMSIU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Islamic University of Madinah teach information technology?

At Islamic University of Madinah, a public university in Madinah since 1381 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computer³, alongside Computer Science and Data Science. If information technology does not suit you after year one, Islamic University of Madinah has 9 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Jazan University teach information technology?

At Jazan University, a public university in Jazan since 1426 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Engineering and Computer Science⁴, alongside Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. If information technology does not suit you after year one, Jazan University has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Abdulaziz University teach information technology?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology⁵, alongside Computer Science and Cybersecurity. If information technology does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Saud University teach information technology?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computer and Information Sciences⁶, alongside Computer Science and Computer Engineering. A information technology student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850¹⁷. If information technology does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Majmaah University teach information technology?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computer and Information Sciences⁷. If information technology does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Najran University teach information technology?

At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Technical Support (diploma)" inside the Applied College (diplomas)⁸, alongside Programming and Databases (diploma, Najran and Sharurah) and Information Systems (diploma, Najran and Sharurah). If information technology does not suit you after year one, Najran University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University teach information technology?

At PMU, a private university in Khobar since 2006¹⁸, information technology runs as "B.S. in Information Technology" inside the College of Computer Engineering and Science⁹, alongside B.S. in Computer Science and B.S. in Computer Engineering. There is no separate information technology price at PMU, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 32,500¹⁹. If information technology does not suit you after year one, PMU has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach information technology?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computer and Information Sciences¹⁰, alongside Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. A information technology student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850²⁰. If information technology does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Qassim University teach information technology?

At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computer¹¹, alongside Computer Science and Computer Engineering. If information technology does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Saudi Electronic University teach information technology?

At SEU, a public university in Riyadh since 1432 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computing and Informatics¹², alongside Computer Science and Data Science. If information technology does not suit you after year one, SEU has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Shaqra University teach information technology?

At Shaqra University, a public university in Shaqra since 1430 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Network Systems Management (diploma)" inside the Applied College (diplomas in Shaqra, Dawadmi, Al-Quwaiiyah and Afif)¹³, alongside Tourism Management (diploma) and Environmental Protection Technology (diploma). If information technology does not suit you after year one, Shaqra University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Tabuk teach information technology?

At UT, a public university in Tabuk since 1427 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computers and Information Technology¹⁴, alongside Computer Science and Computer Engineering. A information technology student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 840²¹. If information technology does not suit you after year one, UT has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Taif University teach information technology?

At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH¹⁶, information technology runs as "Information Technology" inside the College of Computers and Information Technology¹⁵, alongside Computer Science and Computer Engineering. If information technology does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

What mistakes should you avoid before applying for information technology?

Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Information Technology and Computing" and "Information Technology", so read the study plan before you compare.
Public information technology seats at IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, KAU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, SEU, Shaqra University, UT and Taif University go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
A information technology hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
If information technology is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

Questions

What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for information technology?

There is no official ranking per major, so weigh AOU, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, KAU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PMU, PNU, QU, SEU, Shaqra University, UT and Taif University on the study plan, the fees and the city.

Where can I study information technology in Saudi Arabia?

AOU, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, Jazan University, KAU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PMU, PNU, QU, SEU, Shaqra University, UT and Taif University, each going by its own official page.

How much does information technology cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?

A full-time semester starts at SR 32,500 at PMU.

Where can I study information technology in Riyadh?

Arab Open University, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University and Saudi Electronic University.

Where can I study information technology in Madinah?

Islamic University of Madinah.

Is the information technology programme called the same everywhere?

No: "Information Technology and Computing" and "Information Technology" are examples from the official pages.

Sources

Arab Open University: bachelor's programmes: arabou.edu.sa/ar/admission/pages/undergraduate-programs.aspx
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University admission guide: bachelor majors open to admission: imamu.edu.sa/ar/university-acceptance?tab=0&step=5
Islamic University of Madinah: bachelor programmes: iu.edu.sa/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3-0
Jazan University: admission guide with programmes and admission conditions for bachelor and diploma: jazanu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2026-07/%D8%AF%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%84%20%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%201448.pdf
King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
Majmaah University: programmes list: mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
Najran University: colleges and majors guide (Deanship of Admission and Registration): portal.nu.edu.sa/ar/web/admission-registration/college-and-majors-guide-1447
PMU: degrees and programmes: pmu.edu.sa/Admission/Degrees_Programs_FS_RO.aspx
Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission
Saudi Electronic University: academic programmes by college: seu.edu.sa/ar/programs
Shaqra University: admission guide for bachelor and diploma programmes: su.edu.sa/ar/page/Admission
University of Tabuk: academic programmes: ut.edu.sa/study-university/programs
Taif University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission guide for paid academic programmes for non-Saudi residents: tu.edu.sa/Attachments/8d0213d4-0d46-4bea-a862-046dac4b188f_.pdf
Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
PMU: undergraduate fees: pmu.edu.sa/admission/fees_tf_ro_2026_2027.aspx
Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx
University of Tabuk, Deanship of Student Affairs: Rewards and Allowances Administration (stipend amounts, excellence award, disability allowance): ut.edu.sa/en/node/26167

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