Al-Faisal University

Al-Faisal University is a private, non-profit university established by King Faisal Foundation in 2002 in Riyadh City. It was established as a non-profit educational institution to meet the Kingdom's future goals in scientific programs.

Al-Faisal University was established in line with the Ministry of Education's plan (formerly the Ministry of Higher Education) for the private education sector in Saudi Arabia to achieve a 30 percent participation rate before the end of its ninth development plan in 2013.

Al-Faisal University set its goals to be a private institution within the higher education sector, operating as a non-profit entity with full independence and global recognition. The King Faisal Foundation aims to realize the humanitarian principles advocated by King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz. The foundation has various local and international charitable initiatives, with the establishment of al-Faisal University being one of its first initiatives.

Al-Faisal University offers undergraduate programs through its five colleges: Business, Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, and General Studies. The university also provides graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. English is the primary language of instruction, with courses on Arabic language and Islamic studies.

Both Saudis and non-Saudis can enroll in al-Faisal University's programs. The university also offers scholarships for students, which can be applied for through the university's official website.

Al-Faisal University collaborates with international universities and centers to exchange knowledge, develop academic programs and curricula, conduct training, and undertake research. These collaborations also involve designing specific programs for the university. For example, al-Faisal University has partnered with the French aerospace company Thales to design specialized programs for the College of Business.

The Board of Trustees of al-Faisal University consists of twenty-one members, including six from King Faisal Foundation, one member from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, six members from the Ministry of Education, seven members from companies contracted with al-Faisal University, and the university president.