# Pharmacy universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Pharmacy universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 4 name pharmacy outright, namely Alfaisal University, IAU, KAU and Taibah University. 3 of them are public and 1 private, in Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at Alfaisal University, SR 47,000.

- 4 universities across 4 cities: Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah and Madinah.
- Lowest private fee: Alfaisal University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer pharmacy in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Clinical Pharmacy |
| Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University | Dammam | public | Pharmacy |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Pharmacy |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Doctor of Pharmacy |

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

## How does Alfaisal University teach pharmacy?

At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 2002, pharmacy runs as "Clinical Pharmacy" inside the College of Clinical Pharmacy. There is no separate pharmacy price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,000. If pharmacy 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 pharmacy?

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

## How does King Abdulaziz University teach pharmacy?

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

## How does Taibah University teach pharmacy?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, pharmacy runs as "Doctor of Pharmacy" inside the College of Pharmacy. If pharmacy 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 pharmacy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

**Is the pharmacy programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Clinical Pharmacy" and "Pharmacy" 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. 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
5. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
6. Alfaisal University catalog: tuition fees: https://catalog.alfaisal.edu/tuition-fees
7. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx