Two decades of building Saudi Arabia's academic future.
Founded in 2002, on royal grounds, for a national purpose.
Alfaisal University was established under the patronage of the family of the late King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on land that once formed part of the royal estate in Riyadh. What began as a bold educational initiative has grown into one of the Kingdom's most respected non-profit research universities.
Since welcoming its inaugural cohort in 2008, Alfaisal has built a reputation for rigorous, NCAAA-accredited programs across six colleges — Business, Engineering & Advanced Computing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Science & General Studies, and Law & International Relations — supported by partnerships with organizations such as Boeing, Shell and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre.
What drives everything we do
Our Vision
To be a leading research university in the region — recognized globally for the quality of its graduates, the impact of its research, and its contribution to the Kingdom's knowledge economy.
Our Mission
To educate future leaders through a rigorous, student-centered curriculum; to advance knowledge through research and innovation; and to serve the community in support of Saudi Vision 2030.
The principles behind the classroom
Excellence
Uncompromising academic and research standards across every college.
Integrity
Honesty and ethical conduct in scholarship, research and community life.
Innovation
Encouraging bold thinking that turns research into real-world impact.
Diversity
A community of 54+ nationalities learning and growing together.
Community
Deep engagement with Riyadh and the Kingdom through service and partnership.
Leadership
Preparing graduates to lead responsibly in a changing world.
Our journey so far
Alfaisal University is founded
Established under royal patronage on historic grounds in Riyadh.
Inaugural student cohort arrives
The College of Business, Engineering and Science welcome their first students.
NCAAA accreditation & expansion
College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy launch; national accreditation secured across programs.
Research recognition grows
Fourteen Alfaisal faculty named among Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists.
7,000+ students, 54+ nationalities
A thriving research university aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
World-class executives
Meet the leaders guiding Alfaisal University's academic and strategic direction.
Board of Trustees & Founders
Board of Trustees
Alfaisal's Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight of the university's academic direction, financial stewardship and long-term growth — drawing on leaders from government, industry and academia across the Kingdom.
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Founded under royal patronage, Alfaisal's growth has been shaped by strategic partners including Boeing, Shell and King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre — collaborations that connect classroom learning to industry and research practice.
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