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Translation universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

7 universities teach translation on their official programme pages, with the college and fees for each.

The short answer

Translation universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 7 name translation outright, namely UJ, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, SEU and UT. 7 of them are public and 0 private, in Jeddah, Abha, Riyadh, Najran and Tabuk.

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Which universities offer translation in Saudi Arabia?

UniversityCityTypeProgramme name
University of JeddahJeddahpublicTranslation1
King Khalid UniversityAbhapublicTranslation2
King Saud UniversityRiyadhpublicEnglish Language and Translation, French Language and Translation, Chinese Language and Translation, Spanish Language and Translation, Japanese Language and Translation3
Najran UniversityNajranpublicTranslation4
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman UniversityRiyadhpublicTranslation (English), Translation (French)5
Saudi Electronic UniversityRiyadhpublicEnglish Language and Translation6
University of TabukTabukpublicLanguages and Translation, English (Al Wajh), Languages and Translation, English (Duba), Languages and Translation, English (Haql), Languages and Translation, English (Tayma)7

The table lists universities whose official page names translation outright. For the courses and the job market, read the translation major guide.

How does University of Jeddah teach translation?

At UJ, a public university in Jeddah since 1434 AH8, translation runs as "Translation" inside the College of Languages and Translation1, alongside English Language and Chinese Language. If translation does not suit you after year one, UJ has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Khalid University teach translation?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH8, translation runs as "Translation" inside the College of Languages and Translation2, alongside English Language. A translation student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 8509. If translation does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does King Saud University teach translation?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH8, translation runs as "English Language and Translation", "French Language and Translation", "Chinese Language and Translation", "Spanish Language and Translation" and "Japanese Language and Translation" inside the College of Languages and Translation3, alongside English Language and Literature and French Language and Translation. A translation student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85010. If translation does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Najran University teach translation?

At Najran University, a public university in Najran since 1427 AH8, translation runs as "Translation" inside the College of Languages and Translation4, alongside English Language. If translation does not suit you after year one, Najran University has 13 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach translation?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH8, translation runs as "Translation (English)" and "Translation (French)" inside the College of Languages5, alongside Translation (French) and Applied Linguistics. A translation student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 85011. If translation does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does Saudi Electronic University teach translation?

At SEU, a public university in Riyadh since 1432 AH8, translation runs as "English Language and Translation" inside the College of Science and Theoretical Studies6, alongside Digital Media and Law. If translation does not suit you after year one, SEU has 3 other colleges to transfer into internally.

How does University of Tabuk teach translation?

At UT, a public university in Tabuk since 1427 AH8, translation runs as "Languages and Translation, English (Al Wajh)", "Languages and Translation, English (Duba)", "Languages and Translation, English (Haql)" and "Languages and Translation, English (Tayma)" inside the University College in Al Wajh7, alongside English Language (Al Wajh) and Arabic Language (Al Wajh). A translation student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 84012. If translation does not suit you after year one, UT has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

What mistakes should you avoid before applying for translation?

  • Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Translation" and "English Language and Translation", so read the study plan before you compare.
  • Public translation seats at UJ, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, SEU and UT go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
  • If translation is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

Questions

What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for translation?

There is no official ranking per major, so weigh UJ, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, SEU and UT on the study plan, the fees and the city.

Where can I study translation in Saudi Arabia?

UJ, KKU, KSU, Najran University, PNU, SEU and UT, each going by its own official page.

Where can I study translation in Jeddah?

University of Jeddah.

Where can I study translation in Abha?

King Khalid University.

Is the translation programme called the same everywhere?

No: "Translation" and "English Language and Translation" are examples from the official pages.

Sources

  1. University of Jeddah: bachelor programmes and admission: 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
  2. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one
  3. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
  4. Najran University: colleges and majors guide (Deanship of Admission and Registration): portal.nu.edu.sa/ar/web/admission-registration/college-and-majors-guide-1447
  5. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
  6. Saudi Electronic University: academic programmes by college: seu.edu.sa/ar/programs
  7. University of Tabuk: academic programmes: ut.edu.sa/study-university/programs
  8. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
  9. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf
  10. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
  11. Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx
  12. University of Tabuk, Deanship of Student Affairs: Rewards and Allowances Administration (stipend amounts, excellence award, disability allowance): ut.edu.sa/en/node/26167

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