Which universities offer tourism and hospitality in Saudi Arabia?
| University | City | Type | Programme name |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Bisha | Bisha | public | Archaeology and Tourism1 |
| Jazan University | Jazan | public | Tourism and Hotel Management2 |
| University of Jeddah | Jeddah | public | Archaeology and Tourism3 |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Tourism4 |
| King Faisal University | Al-Ahsa | public | Tourism and Hospitality5 |
| King Khalid University | Abha | public | Tourism Destination Management6 |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Heritage Resource Management and Tour Guiding, Tourism and Hotel Management7 |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Tourism and Entertainment Management8 |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Tour Guiding, Hospitality Management (diploma), Tourism and Travel Management (diploma)9 |
| Shaqra University | Shaqra | public | Tourism Management (diploma)10 |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Tourist Guidance11 |
| University of Business and Technology | Jeddah | private | Hospitality and Tourism Management12 |
| University of Hail | Hail | public | Tourism and Events Management13 |
| Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Tourism and Hospitality, Tourism and Hospitality (Tourism and Events Management), Tourism and Hospitality (Hotel Management)14 |
The table lists universities whose official page names tourism and hospitality outright. For the courses and the job market, read the tourism and hospitality major guide.
How does University of Bisha teach tourism and hospitality?
At University of Bisha, a public university in Bisha since 1434 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Archaeology and Tourism" inside the College of Arts and Letters1, alongside English Language and Arabic Language. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, University of Bisha has 8 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Jazan University teach tourism and hospitality?
At Jazan University, a public university in Jazan since 1426 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Hotel Management" inside the College of Business2, alongside Business Administration and Marketing and E-Commerce. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, Jazan University has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does University of Jeddah teach tourism and hospitality?
At UJ, a public university in Jeddah since 1434 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Archaeology and Tourism" inside the College of Social Sciences and Media3, alongside Digital Media and Psychology. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, UJ has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Abdulaziz University teach tourism and hospitality?
At KAU, a public university in Jeddah since 1387 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism" inside the Faculty of Tourism4. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, KAU has 11 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Faisal University teach tourism and hospitality?
At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Hospitality" inside the College of Arts5, alongside Arabic Language and Literature and English Language. A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85016. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Khalid University teach tourism and hospitality?
At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism Destination Management" inside the College of Tourism and Hospitality6, alongside Culinary Arts and International Hospitality Management. A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85017. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does King Saud University teach tourism and hospitality?
At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Heritage Resource Management and Tour Guiding" and "Tourism and Hotel Management" inside the College of Tourism and Archaeology7, alongside Archaeology and Tourism and Hotel Management. A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85018. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Majmaah University teach tourism and hospitality?
At Majmaah University, a public university in Majmaah since 1426 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Entertainment Management" inside the Applied College8, alongside Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Real Estate Management and Development. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, Majmaah University has 10 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach tourism and hospitality?
At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tour Guiding", "Hospitality Management (diploma)" and "Tourism and Travel Management (diploma)" inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences9, alongside Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85019. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Shaqra University teach tourism and hospitality?
At Shaqra University, a public university in Shaqra since 1430 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism Management (diploma)" inside the Applied College (diplomas in Shaqra, Dawadmi, Al-Quwaiiyah and Afif)10, alongside Environmental Protection Technology (diploma) and Accounting and Taxation (diploma). If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, Shaqra University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Taibah University teach tourism and hospitality?
At Taibah University, a public university in Madinah since 1424 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourist Guidance" inside the College of Arts and Humanities11, alongside Archaeology and Museums and Digital Media. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, Taibah University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does University of Business and Technology teach tourism and hospitality?
At UBT, a private university in Jeddah since 200020, tourism and hospitality runs as "Hospitality and Tourism Management" inside the College of Business Administration12, alongside Accounting and Business Analytics & Management Information Systems. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, UBT has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does University of Hail teach tourism and hospitality?
At UOH, a public university in Hail since 200515, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Events Management" inside the College of Arts13, alongside Archaeology and Heritage Resource Management and Arabic Language. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, UOH has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.
How does Umm Al-Qura University teach tourism and hospitality?
At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH15, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Hospitality", "Tourism and Hospitality (Tourism and Events Management)" and "Tourism and Hospitality (Hotel Management)" inside the College of Business and Economics14, alongside Business Administration (Management) and Business Administration (Human Resource Management). A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85021. If tourism and hospitality does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally.
What mistakes should you avoid before applying for tourism and hospitality?
- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Archaeology and Tourism" and "Tourism and Hotel Management", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public tourism and hospitality seats at University of Bisha, Jazan University, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, PNU, Shaqra University, Taibah University, UOH and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- If tourism and hospitality is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.