Law universities in Saudi Arabia

Law universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

6 universities teach law on their official programme pages, with the college and fees for each.

The short answer

Law universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 6 name law outright, namely Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, KAU, Majmaah University, Taibah University and Al Yamamah University. 3 of them are public and 3 private, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Majmaah and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Al Yamamah University, SR 37,000.

Which universities offer law in Saudi Arabia?

University	City	Type	Programme name
Alfaisal University	Riyadh	private	Law¹
Dar Al-Hekma University	Jeddah	private	Bachelor of Law²
King Abdulaziz University	Jeddah	public	Law³
Majmaah University	Majmaah	public	Law⁴
Taibah University	Madinah	public	Law⁵
Al Yamamah University	Riyadh	private	Law⁶

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

How does Alfaisal University teach law?

At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002⁷, law runs as "Law" inside the College of Law & International Relations¹, alongside Diplomacy & International Relations and Governance & Public Policy. There is no separate law price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000⁸. If law does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Dar Al-Hekma University teach law?

At Dar Al-Hekma University, a private university in Jeddah since 1420 AH⁷, law runs as "Bachelor of Law" inside the School of Business and Law², alongside Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations and Bachelor of Marketing. If law 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 law?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH⁹, law runs as "Law" inside the Faculty of Law³. If law does not suit you after year one, KAU has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Majmaah University teach law?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH⁹, law runs as "Law" inside the College of Sharia and Law⁴, alongside Islamic Studies and Sharia. If law does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Taibah University teach law?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH⁹, law runs as "Law" inside the College of Law⁵. If law does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Al Yamamah University teach law?

At Al Yamamah University, a private university in Riyadh since 1426 AH⁷, law runs as "Law" inside the College of Law⁶. There is no separate law price at Al Yamamah University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 37,000¹⁰. If law does not suit you after year one, Al Yamamah University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How much does a law degree cost at private universities?

University	Full-time semester	Programme fee
Al Yamamah University	SR 37,000¹⁰	not published
Alfaisal University	SR 47,000⁸	not published

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

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

Questions

What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for law?

There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, KAU, Majmaah University, Taibah University and Al Yamamah University on the study plan, the fees and the city.

Where can I study law in Saudi Arabia?

Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University, KAU, Majmaah University, Taibah University and Al Yamamah University, each going by its own official page.

How much does law 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 law in Riyadh?

Alfaisal University and Al Yamamah University.

Where can I study law in Jeddah?

Dar Al-Hekma University and King Abdulaziz University.

Is the law programme called the same everywhere?

No: "Law" and "Bachelor of Law" are examples from the official pages.