Which universities offer respiratory therapy in Saudi Arabia?
| University | City | Type | Programme name |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlMaarefa University | Riyadh | private | Respiratory Care1 |
| University of Bisha | Bisha | public | Respiratory Therapy2 |
| Jazan University | Jazan | public | Respiratory Therapy3 |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Respiratory Therapy4 |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Respiratory Care5 |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Respiratory Therapy6 |
| Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Respiratory Care7 |
The table lists universities whose official page names respiratory therapy outright. For the courses and the job market, read the respiratory therapy major guide.
How does AlMaarefa University teach respiratory therapy?
At AlMaarefa University, a private university in Riyadh since 1430 AH8, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Care" inside the College of Medical Sciences1, alongside Nursing and Emergency Medical Services. There is no separate respiratory therapy price at AlMaarefa University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 46,0009. If respiratory therapy does not suit you after year one, AlMaarefa University has 4 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does University of Bisha teach respiratory therapy?
At University of Bisha, a public university in Bisha since 1434 AH10, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Therapy" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences2, alongside Nursing and Midwifery. If respiratory therapy does not suit you after year one, University of Bisha has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Jazan University teach respiratory therapy?
At Jazan University, a public university in Jazan since 1426 AH10, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Therapy" inside the College of Nursing and Health Sciences3, alongside Nursing and Physical Therapy. If respiratory therapy does not suit you after year one, Jazan University has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Saud University teach respiratory therapy?
At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH10, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Therapy" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences4, alongside Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Laboratories. A respiratory therapy student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85011. If respiratory therapy does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach respiratory therapy?
At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH10, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Care" inside the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (health foundation year)5, alongside Doctor of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. A respiratory therapy student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85012. If respiratory therapy does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Taibah University teach respiratory therapy?
At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH10, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Therapy" inside the College of Rehabilitation Sciences6, alongside Prosthetics and Assistive Devices and Occupational Therapy. If respiratory therapy does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Umm Al-Qura University teach respiratory therapy?
At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH10, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Care" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences7, alongside Emergency Medical Services and Clinical Nutrition. A respiratory therapy student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85013. If respiratory therapy does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally.
What mistakes should you avoid before applying for respiratory therapy?
- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Respiratory Care" and "Respiratory Therapy", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public respiratory therapy seats at University of Bisha, Jazan University, KSU, PNU, Taibah University and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- A respiratory therapy hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
- If respiratory therapy is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.