Is There a University for Women in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. It is Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, a comprehensive public university dedicated to the academic education of women in various fields. It was named after the sister of the founding king of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. It is located north of the capital, Riyadh.

The establishment of the university underwent several phases. The Royal Order to establish the first university for women in Riyadh was issued in 2006, by transforming several colleges into a university. In 2008, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud laid the foundation for the university city to include the College of Education for Literary Departments, College of Education for Scientific Departments, Teachers' Preparation College, College of Social Services, Home Economics Education College, and the College of Arts, all under one umbrella named Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University.