# Media and communication universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees Media and communication universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 16 name media and communication outright, namely University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, SEU, Taibah University, Taif University, UBT, UOH and UQU. 15 of them are public and 1 private, in Bisha, Riyadh, Madinah, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Buraidah, Taif, Hail and Makkah. - 16 universities across 10 cities: Bisha, Riyadh, Madinah, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Buraidah, Taif, Hail and Makkah. - Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title. ## Which universities offer media and communication in Saudi Arabia? | University | City | Type | Programme name | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | University of Bisha | Bisha | public | Media | | Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University | Riyadh | public | Public Relations | | Islamic University of Madinah | Madinah | public | Media | | University of Jeddah | Jeddah | public | Digital Media | | King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Media | | King Faisal University | Al-Ahsa | public | Strategic Communication | | King Khalid University | Abha | public | Public Relations and Marketing Communication | | King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Media | | Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Digital Journalism | | Qassim University | Buraidah | public | Media and Communication | | Saudi Electronic University | Riyadh | public | Digital Media | | Taibah University | Madinah | public | Digital Media | | Taif University | Taif | public | Media | | University of Business and Technology | Jeddah | private | Advertising Communications | | University of Hail | Hail | public | Media | | Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Media (Digital Media), Media (Broadcast Media), Media (Online Journalism), Media (Public Relations and Corporate Communication), Media (Public Relations and Corporate Communication), Media | The table lists universities whose official page names media and communication outright. For the courses and the job market, read the media and communication major guide. ## How does University of Bisha teach media and communication? At University of Bisha, a public university in Bisha since 1434 AH, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Arts and Letters, alongside English Language and Arabic Language. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, University of Bisha has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University teach media and communication? At IMSIU, a public university in Riyadh since 1373 AH, media and communication runs as "Public Relations" inside the College of Media and Communication, alongside Advertising and Marketing Communication and Journalism and New Media. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, IMSIU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Islamic University of Madinah teach media and communication? At Islamic University of Madinah, a public university in Madinah since 1381 AH, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Arabic Language and Humanities, alongside Arabic Language. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, Islamic University of Madinah has 9 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Jeddah teach media and communication? At UJ, a public university in Jeddah since 1434 AH, media and communication runs as "Digital Media" inside the College of Social Sciences and Media, alongside Archaeology and Tourism and Psychology. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, UJ has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does King Abdulaziz University teach media and communication? At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the Faculty of Communication and Media. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does King Faisal University teach media and communication? At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH, media and communication runs as "Strategic Communication" inside the College of Arts, alongside Arabic Language and Literature and English Language. A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does King Khalid University teach media and communication? At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH, media and communication runs as "Public Relations and Marketing Communication" inside the College of Arts and Humanities, alongside Radio, Television and Cinema and Journalism and Digital Media. A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does King Saud University teach media and communication? At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, alongside Information Science and Arabic Language. A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach media and communication? At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH, media and communication runs as "Digital Journalism" inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, alongside Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Qassim University teach media and communication? At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH, media and communication runs as "Media and Communication" inside the College of Languages and Humanities, alongside English Language and Literature and Arabic Language and Literature. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Saudi Electronic University teach media and communication? At SEU, a public university in Riyadh since 1432 AH, media and communication runs as "Digital Media" inside the College of Science and Theoretical Studies, alongside Law and English Language and Translation. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, SEU has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Taibah University teach media and communication? At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, media and communication runs as "Digital Media" inside the College of Arts and Humanities, alongside Archaeology and Museums and Tourist Guidance. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Taif University teach media and communication? At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Arts, alongside Arabic Language and Social Sciences (History). If media and communication does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Business and Technology teach media and communication? At UBT, a private university in Jeddah since 2000, media and communication runs as "Advertising Communications" inside the Jeddah College of Advertising, alongside Creative Advertising Design and Advertising Management. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, UBT has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does University of Hail teach media and communication? At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005, media and communication runs as "Media" inside the College of Arts, alongside Archaeology and Heritage Resource Management and Arabic Language. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## How does Umm Al-Qura University teach media and communication? At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH, media and communication runs as "Media (Digital Media)", "Media (Broadcast Media)", "Media (Online Journalism)", "Media (Public Relations and Corporate Communication)", "Media (Public Relations and Corporate Communication)" and "Media" inside the College of Social Sciences, alongside Media (Broadcast Media) and Media (Online Journalism). A media and communication student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If media and communication does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally. ## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for media and communication? - Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Media" and "Public Relations", so read the study plan before you compare. - Public media and communication seats at University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, SEU, Taibah University, Taif University, UOH and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices. - If media and communication is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now. **What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for media and communication?** There is no official ranking per major, so weigh University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, SEU, Taibah University, Taif University, UBT, UOH and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city. **Where can I study media and communication in Saudi Arabia?** University of Bisha, IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, SEU, Taibah University, Taif University, UBT, UOH and UQU, each going by its own official page. **Where can I study media and communication in Bisha?** University of Bisha. **Where can I study media and communication in Riyadh?** Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University and Saudi Electronic University. **Is the media and communication programme called the same everywhere?** No: "Media" and "Public Relations" are examples from the official pages. Sources: 1. University of Bisha: colleges of the university: https://www.ub.edu.sa/ar/colleges 2. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University admission guide: bachelor majors open to admission: https://imamu.edu.sa/ar/university-acceptance?tab=0&step=5 3. Islamic University of Madinah: bachelor programmes: https://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 4. University of Jeddah: bachelor programmes and admission: https://www.uj.edu.sa/ar/%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 5. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc 6. King Faisal University: bachelor's programmes for regular students (language, mode, college): https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Pages/PSMain.aspx?dg=%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3&pt=%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%20%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85 7. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: https://dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one 8. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission 9. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf 10. Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: https://www.qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission/ 11. Saudi Electronic University: academic programmes by college: https://seu.edu.sa/ar/programs/ 12. 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 13. Taif University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission guide for paid academic programmes for non-Saudi residents: https://www.tu.edu.sa/Attachments/8d0213d4-0d46-4bea-a862-046dac4b188f_.pdf 14. University of Business and Technology: bachelor programmes: https://www.ubt.edu.sa/bachelor-programs 15. University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: https://www.uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx 16. Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: https://uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10 17. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx 18. King Faisal University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends and how they are paid: https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Deans/AdmissionRecordsDeanship/Documents/AwardsInfo/Award.html 19. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): https://www.kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf 20. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend 21. Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx 22. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx 23. Umm Al-Qura University, Deanship of Student Affairs: stipends department FAQ (conditions, deposit date, excellence, graduate and disability stipends): https://uqu.edu.sa/studaff/App/FAQ/124300