# Mechanical engineering universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Mechanical engineering universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 5 name mechanical engineering outright, namely Alfaisal University, KAU, KFUPM, Majmaah University and Taibah University. 4 of them are public and 1 private, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dhahran, Majmaah and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Alfaisal University, SR 47,000.

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

## Which universities offer mechanical engineering in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Mechanical Engineering |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Mechanical Engineering (Production and Mechanical Systems Design), Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering and Water Desalination) |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Dhahran | public | Mechanical Engineering |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Mechanical Engineering |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Mechanical Engineering |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach mechanical engineering?

At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Advanced Computing, alongside Architecture (B.Arch) and Architectural Engineering. There is no separate mechanical engineering price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach mechanical engineering?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering (Production and Mechanical Systems Design)" and "Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering and Water Desalination)" inside the Faculty of Engineering, alongside Chemical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If mechanical engineering 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 mechanical engineering?

At KFUPM, a public university in Dhahran since 1383 AH, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Physics, alongside Aerospace Engineering and Control and Instrumentation Engineering. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, KFUPM has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach mechanical engineering?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taibah University teach mechanical engineering?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, mechanical engineering runs as "Mechanical Engineering" inside the College of Engineering, alongside Architecture and Communications Engineering. If mechanical engineering does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for mechanical engineering?

- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Mechanical Engineering" and "Mechanical Engineering (Production and Mechanical Systems Design)", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public mechanical engineering 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 mechanical engineering hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
- If mechanical engineering is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for mechanical engineering?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Alfaisal University, KAU, KFUPM, Majmaah University and Taibah University on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study mechanical engineering in Saudi Arabia?**
Alfaisal University, KAU, KFUPM, Majmaah University and Taibah University, each going by its own official page.

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

**Where can I study mechanical engineering in Riyadh?**
Alfaisal University.

**Where can I study mechanical engineering in Jeddah?**
King Abdulaziz University.

**Is the mechanical engineering programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Mechanical Engineering" and "Mechanical Engineering (Production and Mechanical Systems Design)" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Alfaisal University: undergraduate majors, minors and tracks: https://admissions.alfaisal.edu/en/undergraduate-majors-minors
2. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
3. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: colleges and departments: https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/study/colleges
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. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
7. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
8. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx