# Tourism and hospitality universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Tourism and hospitality universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 14 name tourism and hospitality outright, namely University of Bisha, Jazan University, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, PNU, Shaqra University, Taibah University, UBT, UOH and UQU. 13 of them are public and 1 private, in Bisha, Jazan, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Riyadh, Majmaah, Shaqra, Madinah, Hail and Makkah.

- 14 universities across 11 cities: Bisha, Jazan, Jeddah, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Riyadh, Majmaah, Shaqra, Madinah, Hail and Makkah.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer tourism and hospitality in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| University of Bisha | Bisha | public | Archaeology and Tourism |
| Jazan University | Jazan | public | Tourism and Hotel Management |
| University of Jeddah | Jeddah | public | Archaeology and Tourism |
| King Abdulaziz University | Jeddah | public | Tourism |
| King Faisal University | Al-Ahsa | public | Tourism and Hospitality |
| King Khalid University | Abha | public | Tourism Destination Management |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Heritage Resource Management and Tour Guiding, Tourism and Hotel Management |
| Majmaah University | Majmaah | public | Tourism and Entertainment Management |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Tour Guiding, Hospitality Management (diploma), Tourism and Travel Management (diploma) |
| Shaqra University | Shaqra | public | Tourism Management (diploma) |
| Taibah University | Madinah | public | Tourist Guidance |
| University of Business and Technology | Jeddah | private | Hospitality and Tourism Management |
| University of Hail | Hail | public | Tourism and Events Management |
| Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Tourism and Hospitality, Tourism and Hospitality (Tourism and Events Management), Tourism and Hospitality (Hotel Management) |

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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Archaeology and Tourism" inside the College of Arts and Letters, 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Hotel Management" inside the College of Business, 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Archaeology and Tourism" inside the College of Social Sciences and Media, 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism" inside the Faculty of Tourism. 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Hospitality" inside the College of Arts, alongside Arabic Language and Literature and English Language. A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism Destination Management" inside the College of Tourism and Hospitality, alongside Culinary Arts and International Hospitality Management. A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Heritage Resource Management and Tour Guiding" and "Tourism and Hotel Management" inside the College of Tourism and Archaeology, alongside Archaeology and Tourism and Hotel Management. A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Entertainment Management" inside the Applied College, 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tour Guiding", "Hospitality Management (diploma)" and "Tourism and Travel Management (diploma)" inside the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, alongside Arabic Language and Islamic Studies. A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism Management (diploma)" inside the Applied College (diplomas in Shaqra, Dawadmi, Al-Quwaiiyah and Afif), 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 AH, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourist Guidance" inside the College of Arts and Humanities, 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 2000, tourism and hospitality runs as "Hospitality and Tourism Management" inside the College of Business Administration, 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 2005, tourism and hospitality runs as "Tourism and Events Management" inside the College of Arts, 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 AH, 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 Economics, alongside Business Administration (Management) and Business Administration (Human Resource Management). A tourism and hospitality student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. 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.

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for tourism and hospitality?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh University of Bisha, Jazan University, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, PNU, Shaqra University, Taibah University, UBT, UOH and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study tourism and hospitality in Saudi Arabia?**
University of Bisha, Jazan University, UJ, KAU, KFU, KKU, KSU, Majmaah University, PNU, Shaqra University, Taibah University, UBT, UOH and UQU, each going by its own official page.

**Where can I study tourism and hospitality in Bisha?**
University of Bisha.

**Where can I study tourism and hospitality in Jazan?**
Jazan University.

**Is the tourism and hospitality programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Archaeology and Tourism" and "Tourism and Hotel Management" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. University of Bisha: colleges of the university: https://www.ub.edu.sa/ar/colleges
2. 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
3. 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
4. King Abdulaziz University: internal transfer guide 1448: https://kau.edu.sa/web/static/32a87f67-14f4-4460-b2ff-82681c2b28cc
5. King Faisal University: bachelor's programmes for regular students (language, mode, college): https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Pages/PSMain.aspx?dg=%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3&pt=%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%20%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85
6. 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
7. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
8. Majmaah University: programmes list: https://www.mu.edu.sa/ar/programs
9. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
10. Shaqra University: admission guide for bachelor and diploma programmes: https://www.su.edu.sa/ar/page/Admission
11. 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
12. University of Business and Technology: bachelor programmes: https://www.ubt.edu.sa/bachelor-programs
13. University of Hail: frequently asked questions on admission and study: https://www.uoh.edu.sa/Ar/Pages/FAQs.aspx
14. Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: https://uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10
15. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
16. King Faisal University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends and how they are paid: https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Deans/AdmissionRecordsDeanship/Documents/AwardsInfo/Award.html
17. 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
18. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
19. 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
20. Ministry of Education: private universities and colleges: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/PrivateUniversities.aspx
21. 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