King Faisal University

King Faisal University operates as a public research university which exists in the Al-Ahsa Oasis of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The institution, which has operated since the earliest days of higher education in Saudi Arabia, functions as a key center of knowledge and cultural development for the local community through its extensive campus which combines traditional Saudi building styles with modern technological resources. The university promotes sustainable development with social responsibility through its academic programs which support environment protection and national knowledge economy development.

The university was established in 1975 by a royal decree and named in honor of the late King Faisal bin Abdulaziz, whose vision for educational advancement laid the groundwork for the institution. King Khalid bin Abdulaziz officially opened the institution which started with a limited number of colleges that targeted the main agricultural and medical requirements of the Eastern Province. The university expanded during its first decades as it developed from a regional specialized college into a complete university campus. The institution started its operations by using rented spaces and reached its current state through the development of a complete campus which represents the rapid educational development and modernization activities that have taken place throughout Saudi Arabia

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2026, King Faisal University is positioned as the #648 top university in the world, which makes it the #9 top university in Saudi Arabia.

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Ranking	2026 #9
University Name	King Faisal University
Name in Local Language	جامعة الملك فيصل
Acronym	KFU
Year Established	1975
Motto	جامعة ووطن.. نماء واستدامة
Motto in English	A University and a Nation for Growth and Sustainability
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban
Colors	Green and blue

Location

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Address	Al Ahsa, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

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Phone	+966 (3) 580 0000
Fax	+966 (3) 580 8954
Website	Click here
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

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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	n/a
Language & Cultural Studies				n/a
Medicine & Health				n/a
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