# Law universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

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.

- 6 universities across 4 cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Majmaah 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 law in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Law |
| Dar Al-Hekma University | Jeddah | private | Bachelor of Law |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Law |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Law |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Law |
| Al Yamamah University | Riyadh | private | Law |

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 2002, law runs as "Law" inside the College of Law & International Relations, 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 47,000. 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 AH, law runs as "Bachelor of Law" inside the School of Business and Law, 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 AH, law runs as "Law" inside the Faculty of Law. If law does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach law?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH, law runs as "Law" inside the College of Sharia and Law, 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 AH, law runs as "Law" inside the College of Law. 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 AH, law runs as "Law" inside the College of Law. There is no separate law price at Al Yamamah University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 37,000. 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 37,000 | 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 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.

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

**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.

Sources:
1. Alfaisal University: undergraduate majors, minors and tracks: https://admissions.alfaisal.edu/en/undergraduate-majors-minors
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. Majmaah University: programmes list: https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
5. 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
6. Al Yamamah University: College of Business: https://yu.edu.sa/academics/cob/
7. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
8. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
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/