# Medicine universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

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

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

## Which universities offer medicine in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) |
| Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University | Dammam | public | Medicine |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Medicine |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Medicine and General Surgery |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Medicine and Surgery |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach medicine?

At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002, medicine runs as "Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)" inside the College of Medicine. There is no separate medicine price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. If medicine does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University teach medicine?

At IAU, a public university in Dammam since 1395 AH, medicine runs as "Medicine" inside the College of Medicine. If medicine does not suit you after year one, IAU has 14 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach medicine?

At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH, medicine runs as "Medicine" inside the Faculty of Medicine. If medicine does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach medicine?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH, medicine runs as "Medicine and General Surgery" inside the College of Medicine. If medicine does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taibah University teach medicine?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, medicine runs as "Medicine and Surgery" inside the College of Medicine. If medicine 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 medicine?

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

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

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

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

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

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

**Where can I study medicine in Dammam?**
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

**Is the medicine programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Medicine & Surgery (MBBS)" and "Medicine" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Alfaisal University: undergraduate majors, minors and tracks: https://admissions.alfaisal.edu/en/undergraduate-majors-minors
2. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: colleges: https://www.iau.edu.sa/en/colleges
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. 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