# Nursing universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Nursing universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 24 name nursing outright, namely AlMaarefa University, University of Bisha, IAU, IMSIU, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, REU, Shaqra University, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, UT, Taibah University, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU. 21 of them are public and 3 private, in Riyadh, Bisha, Dammam, Jazan, Jeddah, Sakaka, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Majmaah, Najran, Buraidah, Shaqra, Al-Bukayriyah, Tabuk, Madinah, Taif, Hafar Al-Batin, Hail and Makkah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at REU, SR 45,000.

- 24 universities across 19 cities: Riyadh, Bisha, Dammam, Jazan, Jeddah, Sakaka, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Majmaah, Najran, Buraidah, Shaqra, Al-Bukayriyah, Tabuk, Madinah, Taif, Hafar Al-Batin, Hail and Makkah.
- Lowest private fee: REU.
- Highest private fee: AlMaarefa University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer nursing in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AlMaarefa University | Riyadh | private | Nursing |
| University of Bisha | Bisha | public | Nursing, Nursing (Al-Namas) |
| Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University | Dammam | public | Nursing |
| Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University | Riyadh | public | Nursing |
| Jazan University | Jazan | public | Nursing, Nursing, Nursing, Nursing |
| University of Jeddah | Jeddah | public | Nursing |
| Jouf University | Sakaka | public | Nursing, Nursing (Qurayyat) |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Nursing |
| King Faisal University | Al-Ahsa | public | Nursing |
| King Khalid University | Abha | public | Nursing (Abha) |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | General Nursing |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Nursing Sciences |
| Najran University | Najran | public | Nursing |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Nursing |
| Qassim University | Buraidah | public | Nursing Sciences |
| Riyadh Elm University | Riyadh | private | Nursing |
| Shaqra University | Shaqra | public | Nursing Sciences (Shaqra), Nursing Sciences (Dawadmi), Nursing Sciences (Al-Quwaiiyah) |
| Sulaiman Alrajhi University | Al-Bukayriyah | private | Nursing |
| University of Tabuk | Tabuk | public | Nursing, Nursing (Umluj) |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Nursing |
| Taif University | Taif | public | Nursing |
| University of Hafr Al Batin | Hafar Al-Batin | public | Nursing Science |
| University of Hail | Hail | public | Nursing Sciences |
| Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Nursing |

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

## How does AlMaarefa University teach nursing?

At AlMaarefa University, a private university in Riyadh since 1430 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Medical Sciences, alongside Respiratory Care and Emergency Medical Services. There is no separate nursing price at AlMaarefa University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 46,000. If nursing does not suit you after year one, AlMaarefa University has 4 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Bisha teach nursing?

At University of Bisha, a public university in Bisha since 1434 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" and "Nursing (Al-Namas)" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Midwifery and Medical Laboratory Science. If nursing does not suit you after year one, University of Bisha has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally.

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

At IAU, a public university in Dammam since 1395 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing. A nursing student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If nursing does not suit you after year one, IAU has 14 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University teach nursing?

At IMSIU, a public university in Riyadh since 1373 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing. If nursing does not suit you after year one, IMSIU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Jazan University teach nursing?

At Jazan University, a public university in Jazan since 1426 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing", "Nursing", "Nursing" and "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, alongside Physical Therapy and Epidemiology. If nursing does not suit you after year one, Jazan University has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Jeddah teach nursing?

At UJ, a public university in Jeddah since 1434 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Optometry and Applied Radiologic Technology. If nursing does not suit you after year one, UJ has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Jouf University teach nursing?

At Jouf University, a public university in Sakaka since 1426 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" and "Nursing (Qurayyat)" inside the College of Nursing. If nursing does not suit you after year one, Jouf University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach nursing?

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

## How does King Faisal University teach nursing?

At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Public Health and Health Informatics. A nursing student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If nursing does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Khalid University teach nursing?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing (Abha)" inside the College of Nursing, Abha. A nursing student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If nursing does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Saud University teach nursing?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH, nursing runs as "General Nursing" inside the College of Nursing, alongside Midwifery. A nursing student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If nursing does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach nursing?

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

## How does Najran University teach nursing?

At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing (no track required). If nursing does not suit you after year one, Najran University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach nursing?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing, alongside Midwifery. A nursing student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If nursing does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Qassim University teach nursing?

At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing Sciences" inside the College of Nursing. If nursing does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Riyadh Elm University teach nursing?

At REU, a private university in Riyadh since 2004, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Medical Sciences, alongside Doctor of Pharmacy and Dental Assisting (women only). There is no separate nursing price at REU, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 45,000. If nursing does not suit you after year one, REU has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Shaqra University teach nursing?

At Shaqra University, a public university in Shaqra since 1430 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing Sciences (Shaqra)", "Nursing Sciences (Dawadmi)" and "Nursing Sciences (Al-Quwaiiyah)" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Shaqra, alongside Physical Therapy (men) and Medical Laboratories (Shaqra). If nursing does not suit you after year one, Shaqra University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Sulaiman Alrajhi University teach nursing?

At Sulaiman Alrajhi University, a private university in Al-Bukayriyah since 2009, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing, alongside Midwifery. There is no separate nursing price at Sulaiman Alrajhi University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 45,000. If nursing does not suit you after year one, Sulaiman Alrajhi University has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Tabuk teach nursing?

At UT, a public university in Tabuk since 1427 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" and "Nursing (Umluj)" inside the College of Nursing. A nursing student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 840. If nursing does not suit you after year one, UT has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taibah University teach nursing?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing. If nursing does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taif University teach nursing?

At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing. If nursing does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Hafr Al Batin teach nursing?

At UHB, a public university in Hafar Al-Batin since 1435 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing Science" inside the College of Nursing. If nursing does not suit you after year one, UHB has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Hail teach nursing?

At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005, nursing runs as "Nursing Sciences" inside the College of Nursing, alongside Midwifery Sciences. If nursing does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Umm Al-Qura University teach nursing?

At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH, nursing runs as "Nursing" inside the College of Nursing, alongside Midwifery. A nursing student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If nursing does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How much does a nursing degree cost at private universities?

| University | Full-time semester | Programme fee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REU | SR 45,000 | not published |
| Sulaiman Alrajhi University | SR 45,000 | not published |
| AlMaarefa University | SR 46,000 | not published |

The full-time semester at AlMaarefa University is 2% above REU. The pricing basis for nursing 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 nursing?

- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Nursing" and "Nursing (Al-Namas)", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public nursing seats at University of Bisha, IAU, IMSIU, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, Shaqra University, UT, Taibah University, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- A nursing hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
- If nursing is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for nursing?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh AlMaarefa University, University of Bisha, IAU, IMSIU, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, REU, Shaqra University, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, UT, Taibah University, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study nursing in Saudi Arabia?**
AlMaarefa University, University of Bisha, IAU, IMSIU, Jazan University, UJ, Jouf University, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, REU, Shaqra University, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, UT, Taibah University, Taif University, UHB, UOH and UQU, each going by its own official page.

**How much does nursing cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?**
A full-time semester starts at SR 45,000 at REU and reaches SR 46,000 at AlMaarefa University.

**Where can I study nursing in Riyadh?**
AlMaarefa University, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University and Riyadh Elm University.

**Where can I study nursing in Bisha?**
University of Bisha.

**Is the nursing programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Nursing" and "Nursing (Al-Namas)" are examples from the official pages.

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