# Marketing universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Marketing universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 3 name marketing outright, namely Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University and KFUPM. 1 of them are public and 2 private, in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Alfaisal University, SR 47,000.

- 3 universities across 3 cities: Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran.
- Lowest private fee: Alfaisal University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer marketing in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Marketing |
| Dar Al-Hekma University | Jeddah | private | Bachelor of Marketing |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Management & Marketing |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach marketing?

At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002, marketing runs as "Marketing" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Business Analytics. There is no separate marketing price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. If marketing does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Dar Al-Hekma University teach marketing?

At Dar Al-Hekma University, a private university in Jeddah since 1420 AH, marketing runs as "Bachelor of Marketing" inside the School of Business and Law, alongside Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations. The Dar Al-Hekma University fee table prices this marketing degree at SR 334,800 for the whole degree over 124 credit hours. If marketing does not suit you after year one, Dar Al-Hekma University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

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

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

## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for marketing?

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

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for marketing?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University and KFUPM on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study marketing in Saudi Arabia?**
Alfaisal University, Dar Al-Hekma University and KFUPM, each going by its own official page.

**How much does marketing cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?**
A full-time semester starts at SR 47,000 at Alfaisal University.

**Where can I study marketing in Riyadh?**
Alfaisal University.

**Where can I study marketing in Jeddah?**
Dar Al-Hekma University.

**Is the marketing programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Marketing" and "Bachelor of Marketing" 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 Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: colleges and departments: https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/colleges
4. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
5. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
6. Dar Al-Hekma University: undergraduate tuition fees: https://www.dah.edu.sa/en/admission/Pages/un-tuition.aspx
7. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx