Which universities offer software engineering in Saudi Arabia?
| University | City | Type | Programme name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfaisal University | Riyadh | private | Software Engineering1 |
| University of Prince Mugrin | Madinah | private | Software Engineering2 |
| Al Yamamah University | Riyadh | private | Software Engineering3 |
The table lists universities whose official page names software engineering outright. For the courses and the job market, read the software engineering major guide.
How does Alfaisal University teach software engineering?
At Alfaisal University, a private university in Riyadh since 20024, software engineering runs as "Software Engineering" inside the College of Engineering & Advanced Computing1, alongside Architecture (B.Arch) and Architectural Engineering. There is no separate software engineering price at Alfaisal University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 47,0005. If software engineering does not suit you after year one, Alfaisal University has 5 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does University of Prince Mugrin teach software engineering?
At UPM, a private university in Madinah since 20174, software engineering runs as "Software Engineering" inside the College of Computer Science and Cybersecurity2, alongside Cyber Security & Forensic Computing and Artificial Intelligence. The UPM fee table prices this software engineering degree at SR 311,600 for the whole degree2. If software engineering does not suit you after year one, UPM has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Al Yamamah University teach software engineering?
At Al Yamamah University, a private university in Riyadh since 1426 AH4, software engineering runs as "Software Engineering" inside the College of Engineering3, alongside Architecture and Computer Network Engineering. There is no separate software engineering price at Al Yamamah University, so budget on its full-time semester of SR 37,0006. If software engineering does not suit you after year one, Al Yamamah University has 2 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How much does a software engineering degree cost at private universities?
| University | Full-time semester | Programme fee |
|---|---|---|
| Al Yamamah University | SR 37,0006 | not published |
| Alfaisal University | SR 47,0005 | not published |
The full-time semester at Alfaisal University is 27% above Al Yamamah University. The pricing basis for software engineering 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 software engineering?
- A software engineering hourly rate at one university and a semester fee at another do not compare; use the full-time semester above.
- If software engineering is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.