# Respiratory therapy universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Respiratory therapy universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 7 name respiratory therapy outright, namely AlMaarefa University, University of Bisha, Jazan University, KSU, PNU, Taibah University and UQU. 6 of them are public and 1 private, in Riyadh, Bisha, Jazan, Madinah and Makkah. The lowest published full-time semester among them is at AlMaarefa University, SR 46,000.

- 7 universities across 5 cities: Riyadh, Bisha, Jazan, Madinah and Makkah.
- Lowest private fee: AlMaarefa University.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer respiratory therapy in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AlMaarefa University | Riyadh | private | Respiratory Care |
| University of Bisha | Bisha | public | Respiratory Therapy |
| Jazan University | Jazan | public | Respiratory Therapy |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Respiratory Therapy |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Respiratory Care |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Respiratory Therapy |
| Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Respiratory Care |

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 AH, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Care" inside the College of Medical Sciences, 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 46,000. 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 AH, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Therapy" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, 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 AH, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Therapy" inside the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 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 AH, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Therapy" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Laboratories. A respiratory therapy student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Care" inside the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (health foundation year), alongside Doctor of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. A respiratory therapy student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Therapy" inside the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, 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 AH, respiratory therapy runs as "Respiratory Care" inside the College of Applied Medical Sciences, alongside Emergency Medical Services and Clinical Nutrition. A respiratory therapy student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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.

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

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for respiratory therapy?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh AlMaarefa University, University of Bisha, Jazan University, KSU, PNU, Taibah University and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study respiratory therapy in Saudi Arabia?**
AlMaarefa University, University of Bisha, Jazan University, KSU, PNU, Taibah University and UQU, each going by its own official page.

**How much does respiratory therapy cost at a private university in Saudi Arabia?**
A full-time semester starts at SR 46,000 at AlMaarefa University.

**Where can I study respiratory therapy in Riyadh?**
AlMaarefa University, King Saud University and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

**Where can I study respiratory therapy in Bisha?**
University of Bisha.

**Is the respiratory therapy programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Respiratory Care" and "Respiratory Therapy" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Almaarefa University: admission to its programmes: https://www.um.edu.sa/%d8%b4%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%b7-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a8%d9%88%d9%84/
2. University of Bisha: colleges of the university: https://www.ub.edu.sa/ar/colleges
3. 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
4. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
5. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
6. 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
7. Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: https://uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10
8. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
9. Almaarefa University: bachelor admission requirements, documents and tuition fees: https://www.um.edu.sa/?page_id=146953
10. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
11. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
12. 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
13. Umm Al-Qura University, Deanship of Student Affairs: stipends department FAQ (conditions, deposit date, excellence, graduate and disability stipends): https://uqu.edu.sa/studaff/App/FAQ/124300