Alfaisal University
International Students
33.9%
Global Ranking
#501
Tuition
Varies by program
About Alfaisal University
Alfaisal University is a private, non-profit research-oriented institution located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established in 2002 by the King Faisal Foundation, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Business, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Law, with English as the primary language of instruction.
Institution profile
- Short name
- Alfaisal
- Founded
- 2002
- Ownership
- not for profit
- Institution type
- University
- Research university
- Yes
- Global ranking
- #501
- National ranking
- #7
- Ranking year
- 2025
- Visa support
- Available
Should you apply?
Key signals to help you make a confident decision.
English requirements defined
IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL iBT 60+, or TOEFL ITP 500+.
Highly international campus
33.9% international students — diverse environment
Admissions
- Language req.
- IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL iBT 60+, or TOEFL ITP 500+.
- Application deadlines
- July 26
Academics
- Total students
- 6,351
- Language
- English
- Degrees
- Bachelor, PhD, Master
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
See individual programs for official fees and student categories.
About
Alfaisal University is a private, non-profit research-oriented institution located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established in 2002 by the King Faisal Foundation, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Business, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Law, with English as the primary language of instruction.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- +966 11 215-7777
- General contact
- info@alfaisal.edu+966 11 215 7777
- Domestic admissions
- 920000570
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