Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), formerly known as the University of Dammam, is a public university in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and leading universities in medicine in the country's Eastern Province.

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) was founded in 1975 with two colleges: the College of Medicine and the College of Architecture. Both male and female students have been enrolled at the University since its inception.

In the early years, IAU operated from temporary facilities in Dammam. However, in 1982, the University moved to its permanent campus in Al-Rakah, a coastal area between Dammam and Khobar.

Over the years, IAU has grown rapidly and expanded its academic offerings. In 2016, the University was renamed Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in honor of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Al Saud, the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

IAU is a highly selective university, and students must meet strict academic requirements to be admitted. However, the University offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from all backgrounds afford to attend.

IAU is a highly selective university, and students must meet strict academic requirements to be admitted. However, the university offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students from all backgrounds afford to attend.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2026, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is positioned as the #491 top university in the world, which makes it the #5 top university in Saudi Arabia. The university's global rank is improved by 22 points from last year.

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Ranking	2026 #5
University Name	Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Name in Local Language	جامعة الإمام عبد الرحمن بن فيصل
Acronym	IAU
Year Established	1975
Governing Type	Public
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban

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Address	Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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Phone	00966133333766
Fax	00966133330333
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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
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Business & Social Sciences			n/a	n/a
Engineering				n/a
Language & Cultural Studies				n/a
Medicine & Health			n/a	n/a
Science & Technology				n/a

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