# Radiology universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Radiology universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 11 name radiology outright, namely Jazan University, UJ, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, Taibah University, Taif University and UOH. 11 of them are public and 0 private, in Jazan, Jeddah, Abha, Riyadh, Majmaah, Najran, Buraidah, Madinah, Taif and Hail.

- 11 universities across 10 cities: Jazan, Jeddah, Abha, Riyadh, Majmaah, Najran, Buraidah, Madinah, Taif and Hail.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer radiology in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jazan University | Jazan | public | Diagnostic Radiology Technology |
| University of Jeddah | Jeddah | public | Applied Radiologic Technology |
| King Khalid University | Abha | public | Radiologic Technology |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Radiological Sciences |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Radiology and Medical Imaging |
| Najran University | Najran | public | Radiological Sciences |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy |
| Qassim University | Buraidah | public | Radiologic Technology |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Diagnostic Radiology Technology |
| Taif University | Taif | public | Radiology Sciences |
| University of Hail | Hail | public | Diagnostic Radiology |

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

## How does Jazan University teach radiology?

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

## How does University of Jeddah teach radiology?

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

## How does King Khalid University teach radiology?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH, radiology runs as "Radiologic Technology" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Abha, alongside Medical Laboratory Sciences and Audiology. A radiology student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If radiology does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Saud University teach radiology?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH, radiology runs as "Radiological Sciences" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Laboratories. A radiology student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If radiology does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Majmaah University teach radiology?

At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH, radiology runs as "Radiology and Medical Imaging" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation and Medical Laboratories. If radiology does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Najran University teach radiology?

At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH, radiology runs as "Radiological Sciences" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences (health track), alongside Physical Therapy and Clinical Laboratory Sciences. If radiology 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 radiology?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH, radiology runs as "Diagnostic Radiology", "Nuclear Medicine Technology" and "Radiation Therapy" inside the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (health foundation year), alongside Doctor of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. A radiology student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If radiology does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Qassim University teach radiology?

At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH, radiology runs as "Radiologic Technology" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Optometry. If radiology does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taibah University teach radiology?

At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH, radiology runs as "Diagnostic Radiology Technology" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Clinical Nutrition and Clinical Laboratory Sciences. If radiology does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taif University teach radiology?

At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH, radiology runs as "Radiology Sciences" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Physical Therapy and Clinical Laboratory Sciences. If radiology does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does University of Hail teach radiology?

At UOH, a public university in Hail since 2005, radiology runs as "Diagnostic Radiology" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Physical Therapy and Clinical Nutrition. If radiology does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for radiology?

- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Diagnostic Radiology Technology" and "Applied Radiologic Technology", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public radiology seats at Jazan University, UJ, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, Taibah University, Taif University and UOH go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- If radiology is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for radiology?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh Jazan University, UJ, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, Taibah University, Taif University and UOH on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study radiology in Saudi Arabia?**
Jazan University, UJ, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, Najran University, PNU, QU, Taibah University, Taif University and UOH, each going by its own official page.

**Where can I study radiology in Jazan?**
Jazan University.

**Where can I study radiology in Jeddah?**
University of Jeddah.

**Is the radiology programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Diagnostic Radiology Technology" and "Applied Radiologic Technology" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Jazan University: admission guide with programmes and admission conditions for bachelor and diploma: https://www.jazanu.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2026-07/%D8%AF%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A8%D9%88%D9%84%20%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%85%201448.pdf
2. 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
3. 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
4. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
5. Majmaah University: programmes list: https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
6. Najran University: colleges and majors guide (Deanship of Admission and Registration): https://portal.nu.edu.sa/ar/web/admission-registration/college-and-majors-guide-1447
7. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
8. Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: https://www.qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission/
9. 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
10. 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
11. University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: https://www.uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx
12. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
13. 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
14. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
15. 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