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{{shortShort description|Public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia}}

{{distinguish|King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences}}

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| mottoeng = Leadership and Excellence

| image = King Saud University logo.png

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| established = {{Start date and age|6 November 1957|df=yes}}

| founder = [[Saud of Saudi Arabia|Saud bin Abdulaziz]]

| endowment = US$2.7&nbsp;billion (2013)<ref name="Endowments">{{cite web |title=50 Richest Universities in the World: University Endowment Rankings |url=https://www.nonprofitcollegesonline.com/wealthiest-universities-in-the-world/ |website=Nonprofit Colleges Online |access-date=21 September 2020 |language=en |date=21 April 2014}}</ref>

| president = Badran ADr. OAbdullah S. Al Omar-Salman

| type = [[Public university]]

| city = [[Riyadh]]

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| campus_size = {{Convert|2224|acre}}

| language = [[English language|English]], [[Arabic]]

| former_names = Riyadh University <small>(1964–1982)

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| website = {{urlURL|https://ksu.edu.sa/en/}}

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'''King Saud University''' ('''KSU''', {{lang-ar|جامعة الملك سعود|Jāmiʿa al-Malik Saʿūd}}) is a [[public university]] in [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. Established in 1957 by [[Saud of Saudi Arabia|King Saud bin Abdulalziz]] to address the country's skilled worker shortage, it is the first university in [[Saudi Arabia]].<ref name="topuniversities1">{{cite web|url=http://www.topuniversities.com/institution/king-saud-university |title=Top Universities|publisher=Top Universities|date=12 November 2009|access-date=16 November 2010}}</ref> It was known as '''Riyadh University''' from 1964 until it was reverted to its inceptive name in 1982.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://countrystudies.us/saudi-arabia/31.htm |title=Saudi Arabia - EDUCATION |publisher=Countrystudies.us |access-date=16 November 2010}}</ref> It was converted into an independent non-profit academic institution in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Writer |last2=Gazette |first2=Saudi |title=King Saud University transforms into independent non-profit academic institution |url=https://www.zawya.com/en/business/education/king-saud-university-transforms-into-independent-non-profit-academic-institution-qqhc77gn |access-date=2023-09-25 |website=www.zawya.com |language=en}}</ref>

The student body of KSU today consists of 40,000 male and female students, 7% of which are international.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/king-saud-university|title=King Saud University|website=Timeshighereducation.com|access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref> The female students have their own disciplinary panel,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksu.edu.sa/Students/Female%20Students/OlyashahCenter/Aboutcenter/Pages/Committees.aspx|title=King Saud University >Committees > About center KSU -|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907011058/http://ksu.edu.sa/Students/Female%20Students/OlyashahCenter/Aboutcenter/Pages/Committees.aspx|archive-date=7 September 2013}}</ref> and there is a center supervising the progress of female students, either personally by female faculty members or by male faculty members via a closed television network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksu.edu.sa/Students/Female%20Students/OlyashahCenter/Aboutcenter/Pages/default.aspx|title=King Saud University > Home > About center KSU -|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111230060107/http://www.ksu.edu.sa/Students/Female%20Students/OlyashahCenter/Aboutcenter/Pages/default.aspx|archive-date=30 December 2011}}</ref> The university offers courses in the [[natural sciences]], the [[humanities]], and [[professional studies]], and many courses are tuition-free.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/universities/king-saud-university|title=King Saud University|website=Topuniversities.com|access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref> The medium of instruction in undergraduate programs is [[English language|English]] and [[Arabic]] depending on the chosen major. Among Arab universities, its medical programs are highly regarded.

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==History==

{{main|History of King Saud University}}

[[File:Saud of Saudi Arabia.jpg|thumb|[[Saud of Saudi Arabia|King Saud bin Abdulaziz]] prior to his ascension to the throne, 1952]]

Establishing Saudi Arabia's first university was a response to the educational and professional needs of a young nation. [[Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia|King Abdulaziz]] became king in 1932, and began laying the foundations for modernizing his country and establishing an educational system. In 1953 [[King Saud]], the eldest son of Abdulaziz, acceded to the throne upon his father's death, and instituted the Council of Ministers and the Ministry Education.

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Students began studying at the College of Arts in the 1957–58 academic year. Since then KSU developed further according to the needs of the nation.

Between 1958 and 1960 the College of Sciences, the College of Business (now the College of Public Administration) and the College of Pharmacy were established.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pharmacy.ksu.edu.sa/en/node/1424|title=College of Pharmacy|website=Pharmacy.ksu.edu.sa|access-date=28 September 2017|archive-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929050539/https://pharmacy.ksu.edu.sa/en/node/1424|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Royal Decree no. 112 of 1961 recognized that King Saud University was an independent legal entity, with a budget of its own, responsible for higher education, promoting scholarly research, and advancement of sciences and arts in the country. Naming the minister of education as the [[University president|president]] of the university, the statute ordered that the university have a vice president and secretary general, and that each [[college]] and institute have a [[Dean (education)|dean]], vice dean, and a [[University Council|council]].<ref name="ksu about history">{{cite web|url=http://ksu.edu.sa/en/about-ksu/history|title=History|website=Ksu.edu.sa|access-date=28 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922121255/http://ksu.edu.sa/en/about-ksu/history|archive-date=22 September 2017|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

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=== King Saud University ===

[[File:king saud university entrance.jpg|thumb|King Saud University entrance]]

In 19811982, celebrating its 25th anniversary, the University of Riyadh went back to its original name of King Saud University at the orders of King Khalid bin Abdulaziz. In that year, too, the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education replaced the Center for Community Service, and King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) was formally opened.<ref name="ksu about history"/>

Two years later (1983) two other colleges were created: the College of Computer and Information Science Sciences and the College of Architecture and Planning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ccis.ksu.edu.sa/en/ccis-history |title=A brief history|website=Ccis.ksu.edu.sa|access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref> Later, in 1990, the Institute of Languages and Translation was established to be turned four years later into the full-fledged College of Languages and Translation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colt.ksu.edu.sa/ar/node/504|title=الرئيسيةعن الكليةتاريخ الكلية|website=Colt.ksu.edu.sa|language=ar|access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref>

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In 1997, Royal Decree no. 33 dictated the creation of a King Saud University Community College in Jazan, as well as the establishment of the College of Sciences at the Qassim campus.<ref name="ksu about history"/>

In 1998, Royal Order no. 7/78/M of 11 March 1419 decreed that [[King Khalid University]] be created in the south. The branches of [[Imam University]] and of King Saud University consequently formed the new university. In the same year, after the issuance of the unified regulations for Graduate Studies at Saudi universities, the Graduate College became the Deanship of Graduate Studies, and the Deanship of Academic Research was established in accordance with the dictates of the System of Academic Research issued that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/alshuaibi/Pages/aboutKSUEnglish.aspx |title=King Saud University in Riyadh|website=Faculty.ksu.edu.sa|access-date=28 September 2017|archive-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929045422/http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/alshuaibi/Pages/aboutKSUEnglish.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2000, the College of Medicine was established at the Qassim campus, and the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education was turned into the College of Applied Studies and Community Service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://medicine.ksu.edu.sa/en/content/about-us|title=About us|website=Faculty.ksu.edu.sa|access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref>

In 2001, the Community College in Riyadh was inaugurated according to the Cabinet Council no. 73.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://news.ksu.edu.sa/en/node/102757|title=Program for disabled adults organized by Riyadh Community College|website=News.ksu.edu.sa|access-date=28 September 2017|archive-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929045904/http://news.ksu.edu.sa/en/node/102757|url-status=dead}}</ref> During the academic year of 2002/2003 the College of Science at Al-Jouf was established.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ju.edu.sa/index.php?id=780&L=1|title=Overview|website=Ju.edu.sa|access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref> That same year the College of Engineering was opened at the Qassim campus, and the creation of community colleges at Al-Majma’ah, Al-Aflaj, and Al-Qurayat was approved.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ksu.edu.sa/en/node/6|title=History|website=Ksu.edu.sa|access-date=28 September 2017}}</ref>

Beginning with the academic year 2003/2004 the Qassim campus became an independent university. In 2003, the Council of Higher Education approved the promotion of the Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, into the College of Nursing.<ref name="faculty alshuaibi"/>

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| Abdullah Al Othman || 2007|| 2012

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| Badran Al Omar || 2012|| present2024

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| Abdullah Al-Salman || 2024|| present

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=== King Khalid University Hospital ===

{{see also|List of hospitals in Saudi Arabia}}

{{unreferenced section|date=August 2019}}

In 1982, a dedicated university hospital was opened and was named King Khalid University Hospital.<ref>{{Cite web |title=King Khalid University Hospital {{!}} COLLEGE OF MEDICINE |url=https://medicine.ksu.edu.sa/en/node/371 |access-date=2023-05-22 |website=medicine.ksu.edu.sa}}</ref> This facility is an 850-bed facility with all general and subspecialty medical services. It contains a special outpatient building, more than 20 operating rooms, and a fully equipped and staffed laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy services in addition to all other supporting services.

The hospital provides primary and secondary care services for Saudi patients from Northern Riyadh area. It also provides tertiary care services to all Saudi citizens on referral bases. All care is free of charge for all King Saud University staff and students.

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=== University Entrance Gate (Faith & Knowledge) ===

[[File:KingsKing Saud University Entrance Gate, Riyadh.jpg|thumb|King Saud University Entrance Gate by [[Basil Al Bayati]]]]

As well as designing the mosque, Dr. [[Basil Al Bayati]] also designed the entrance gates to the university which are based upon the theme of faith and knowledge; two pillars of Islam that must be taken together, "Knowledge cannot do without faith nor can faith ignore knowledge for Islam calls always for faith and knowledge to run in parallel."<ref name=conceptualist>

{{Cite book

| last = Al Bayati

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{{Infobox university rankings

<!------------- World/Global rankings ------------>

| ARWU_W =151-200101–150<small> (20192022)</small> | ARWU_W_ref =<ref>{{Citecite web | url=httphttps://www.shanghairanking.com/ARWU2019.htmlinstitution/king-saud-university | title=Academic Ranking of World UniversitiesShanghaiRanking-Univiersities 2019}}</ref>

| QS_W =281 =203<small> (20202024)</small> | QS_W_ref =<ref name="QS_KSU">{{Citecite web|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankingsuniversities/worldking-saud-university-rankings/2020|title=QS World University Rankings: 2020King Saud University|date=29 June 2023|website=Top Universities|access-date=29 June 2023}}</ref>

| THE_W =501–600401–500<small> (20202024)</small> | THE_W_ref =<ref name="THE_KSU">{{Citecite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2020/worldking-rankingsaud-university|title=WorldKing UniversitySaud RankingsUniversity|date=2028 AugustSeptember 20192023|website=Times Higher Education (THE)|access-date=28 September 2023}}</ref>

| USNWR_W =356213<small> (20192023)</small> | USNWR_W_ref =<ref name="usnews.com">[https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/rankings?page=36king-saud-university-503764 U.S.{{Bare NewsURL Education: Best Global Universitiesinline|date=August 2019]2024}}</ref>

| CWTS_W = 143111<small> (20192023)</small> | CWTS_W_ref = <ref>{{Cite web|url=httphttps://www.leidenranking.com/ranking/2023/list |title=CWTS Leiden Ranking|first=Centre for Science and Technology|last=Studies (CWTS)|website=CWTS Leiden Ranking}}</ref>

| QS_ArabTHE_Asia =338<small> (20182023)</small> | QS_Arab_refTHE_Asia_ref =<ref name="timeshighereducation.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.topuniversitiestimeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/arabking-regionsaud-university-rankings/2018 |title=QSKing Saud University Rankings:|date=11 ArabNovember Region 2018|website=Top2023 Universities}}</ref>▼

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| THE_AsiaQS_Arab =594<small> (20182024)</small> | THE_Asia_refQS_Arab_ref =<ref name="topuniversities.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducationtopuniversities.com/worlduniversities/king-saud-university-rankings/2018/regional-ranking |title=AsiaKing Saud University Rankings|date=5 February 2018|website=Times Higher Education (THE)}}</ref>

|THE_Arab=7<small> (2022)</small>|THE_Arab_ref=<ref name="timeshighereducation.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/king-saud-university |title=King Saud University |date=11 November 2023 }}</ref>|USNWR_Asia=32<small> (2023)</small>|USNWR_Asia_ref=<ref name="usnews.com">https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/king-saud-university-503764 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>}}

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▲| QS_Arab =3<small> (2018)</small> | QS_Arab_ref =<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/arab-region-university-rankings/2018|title=QS University Rankings: Arab Region 2018|website=Top Universities}}</ref>

| USNWR_Arab =1<small> (2018)</small> | USNWR_Arab_ref =<ref>[https://www.usnews.com/education/arab-region-universities/rankings?int=9e2808 U.S. News Education: Best Arab Region Universities Rankings 2018]</ref>

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The university offers a broad range of undergraduate courses in the natural sciences, the social sciences, the humanities and professional studies. Tuition is completely free and generous scholarships are available for Saudi and international students. The medium of instruction in undergraduate programs is English and Arabic. Applicants are required to pass an Arabic examination if they are from a non-Arabic speaking country. English-language support at all levels is provided by the Languages Unit.

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;Science Colleges

*College of [[Architecture]] and [[Planning]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/ArchitectureandPlanning/default.aspx |title=Home - KSU:Colleges:College of Architecture and Planning |publisher=KSU |date=8 November 2007 |access-date=16 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091231165555/http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/ArchitectureandPlanning/default.aspx |archive-date=31 December 2009 }}</ref>

*College of [[Business Administration]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colleges.ksu.edu.sa/BusinessAdministration/Pages/default.aspx |title=College of Business Administration |publisher=King Saud University |access-date=1 September 2012}}</ref>

*College of [[Engineering]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/Engineering/default.aspx |title=King Saud University - College of Engineering - Main Page- KSU - college of engineering |publisher=KSU |access-date=16 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090513000116/http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/Engineering/default.aspx |archive-date=13 May 2009 }}</ref>

*College of [[Science]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/CollegeofScinces/default.aspx |title=home3 |publisher=Ksu.edu.sa |access-date=16 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091031190607/http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/CollegeofScinces/default.aspx |archive-date=31 October 2009 }}</ref>

*College of Foods And Agriculture,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/FoodsAndAgriculture/default.aspx |title=King Saud University > > |publisher=Ksu.edu.sa |date=13 February 2010 |access-date=16 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090314114327/http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/FoodsAndAgriculture/default.aspx |archive-date=14 March 2009 }}</ref>

*College of [[Computer]] and Information Sciences,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/ComputerSciences/default.aspx |title=CCIS - Home Page |publisher=Ksu.edu.sa |date=20 September 2010 |access-date=16 November 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081228062805/http://www.ksu.edu.sa/sites/Colleges/ComputerSciences/default.aspx |archive-date=28 December 2008 }}</ref>

;Health Colleges

[[File:King saud university medical college.jpg|thumb|College of Medicine]]

*[[King Saud University College of Medicine|College of Medicine]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colleges.ksu.edu.sa/Medicine/Pages/cdefault.aspx |title=College Of Medicine, King Saud University |publisher=Colleges.ksu.edu.sa |access-date=16 November 2010}}</ref>

*College of [[Dentistry]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colleges.ksu.edu.sa/Dentistry/default.aspx |title=Home - KSU:Colleges:College of Dentistry |publisher=Colleges.ksu.edu.sa |access-date=16 November 2010}}</ref>

*College of [[Pharmacy]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colleges.ksu.edu.sa/CollegeofPharmacy/default.aspx |title=Home - KSU:Colleges:College of Pharmacy |publisher= https://pharmacy.ksu.edu.sa/en|date=28 October 2008 |access-date=16 November 2010}}</ref>

*College of Applied Medical Sciences,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cams.ksu.edu.sa/ar|title=الصفحة الرئيسية &#124; كلية العلوم الطبية التطبيقية|website=cams.ksu.edu.sa}}</ref>

*College of [[Nursing]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colleges.ksu.edu.sa/Nursing/Pages/CollegeOverveiw.aspx |title=College Overview KSU:Colleges:College of Nursing KSU |publisher=Colleges.ksu.edu.sa |access-date=16 November 2010}}</ref>

*College of Prince Sultan for Emergency Medical Services,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colleges.ksu.edu.sa/HealthScience/default.aspx |title=Home - College of Health Science |publisher=Colleges.ksu.edu.sa |access-date=16 November 2010}}</ref>

;Humanities Colleges

*College of [[Arts]],

*College of [[Education]],

*[[:ar:كلية الحقوق والعلوم السياسية بجامعة الملك سعود|College of Law and Political Science]],

*College of Languages and Translation,

*College of [[Tourism]] & Archaeology,

*Arabic Language Institute,

*College of Teaching

*College of Physical Education & Sports

;Community Colleges

*College of Applied Studies and Community Service,

*Community College in Riyadh

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=== College of Pharmacy ===

The College of Pharmacy was established in 1959, with a stated mission of "high-quality instruction and research" and currently has numerous teaching and research centers. There are five academic departments: [[Medicinal Chemistry]], [[Pharmacology]] and [[Toxicology]], [[Pharmaceutics]], [[Pharmacognosy]] and [[Clinical Pharmacy]]. The college offers a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program as a six-year program undergraduate entry-level program with a final year of internship. The college also offers many graduate programs Masters (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), along with many postgraduate programs including Residencies and Fellowships.

=== Research Chairs Program ===

Being one of the initiatives of the Deanship of Scientific Research, Research Chairs Program [https://chairs.ksu.edu.sa/en Home Page | Research Chairs Program] was inaugurated in 2007 with the aim of undertaking research in critical areas of national development. As it stands world over today, there is a desire for a clean, smart and sustainable economy, mass employment, an emphasis on well-being and prosperity to be achieved through cutting-edge science- [https://www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile.php?story=20150303150213902 Research chairs act as catalyst for development]. The program currently has 70 research chairs. The trio-Dr. AbdulHamid, Dr. Fathi and Khalid Mutairi have continued to steer the program towards achieving its mission. The program has research portfolios covering basic and innovation-focused research in various specialties placed under the rubrics of Science, Humanities, Engineering and Medical Sciences.

== 2014 student death ==

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*[[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]] Institute for Nanotechnology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nano.ksu.edu.sa/ar|title=الصفحة الرئيسية &#124; معهد الملك عبدالله لتقنية النانو|website=nano.ksu.edu.sa}}</ref>

*[[Riyadh Techno Valley]] Program

*Ayat Al Quran electronic <ref>{{cite web | url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sa.edu.ksu.Ayat</ref><ref>https://quran.ksu.edu.sa/index.php?ui | title=1&l=en#aya=2_152&m=hafs&qaree=en&trans=en_shAyat - al Quran - Apps on Google Play }}</ref>

== Notable alumni ==▼

{{alumni|date=June 2018}}▼

*[[Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud]], Interior Minister

*[[Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud]], Sports Minister

*[[Abdullah bin Bandar Al Saud]], Minister of the National Guard

*[[Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli]], Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture

*[[Ahmed Al Khateeb]], Tourism Minister

*[[Badr bin Abdullah Al Saud]], Culture Minister

*[[Bandar Alkhorayef]], Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources

*[[Fahad Al-Jalajel]], Health Minister

*[[Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud]], Minister of Foreign Affairs

* [[Habib Rizieq]] Former FPI leader, Islamic organization in Indonesia▼

* [[Hafiz Saeed]], Pakistani Islamist militant.▼

* [[Haifa al-Mogrin]], Saudi Arabia'spermanent Permanent Delegaterepresentative to [[UNESCO.]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-02|title=Who's Who: Princess Haifa Al-Mogrin, KSA's permanent representative to UNESCO|url=https://arab.news/jcgxw|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref>▼

*[[Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh]], Education Minister

*[[Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf]], former Finance and Foreign Minister

* Zafar Iqbal Shehbaz, Co-Founder of [[Lashkar-e-Tayyiba]]<ref name="Zafar Iqbal">{{cite web |url=https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries/individual/zafar-iqbal |title=Zafar Iqbal |publisher=[[United Nations]] |date=14 March 2012}}</ref>

*[[Mohammad bin Salman]], Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia<ref>{{cite web|title=Council of Ministers: Membership| url= http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/Biographies-of-Ministers.aspx |work= saudiembassy.net| publisher= Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington DC|access-date=25 January 2015|url-status= dead| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110616222323/http://www.saudiembassy.net/about/Biographies-of-Ministers.aspx|archive-date=16 June 2011}}</ref>

*[[Saleh Abdullah Kamel]], Founder and Chairman of [[Dallah Al-Baraka]]<ref>{{cite news|author=Khitam Al Amir|title=Saleh Abdullah Kamel: Saudi billionaire dies at 79|url=https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saleh-abdullah-kamel-saudi-billionaire-dies-at-79-1.1589844260764|accessdate=19 May 2020|work=Gulf News|date=19 May 2020}}</ref>

*[[Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser]], Transport Minister

*[[Tawfig Al-Rabiah]], Minister of Hajj and Umrah

==Notable faculty==

* [[Saad Albazei]], Professor of English and Comparative Literature

* [[Mujahid Kamran]], he was an associate professor at King Saud University from 2001 to 2004.

* Robert Seeds, (son of Sir [[William Seeds]]), Lecturer, Head of English Department and Professor from 1959-1974<ref>"The Times" May 9, 1967 p.VII-VIII </ref><ref>"Not Just Oil and Camels" The Listener Magazine,October 14, 1965 p.568,569</ref>

▲== Notable alumni ==

▲{{alumni|date=June 2018}}

▲* [[Haifa al-Mogrin]],Saudi Arabia's Permanent Delegate to UNESCO.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2021-05-02|title=Who's Who: Princess Haifa Al-Mogrin, KSA's permanent representative to UNESCO|url=https://arab.news/jcgxw|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Arab News|language=en}}</ref>

* [[Mohammad bin Salman]], The crown prince of Saudi Arabia.

* [[Saleh Abdullah Kamel]], Dallah Albaraka Group Chirman.{{citation needed|reason=linked article does not mention this university|date=June 2018}}

▲* [[Habib Rizieq]] Former FPI leader, Islamic organization in Indonesia

▲* [[Hafiz Saeed]], Pakistani Islamist militant.

* Isaak Diqs, author, graduated with B.A. in 1965.<ref>Isaak Diqs: “A Bedouin Boyhood” Publisher: Allen & Unwin, London,{{OCLC|1075091586}},{{OCLC|551726168}}</ref>

== See also ==

{{Portal|Saudi Arabia}}

* [[List of Islamic educational institutions]]

* [[List of things named after Saudi Kings]]

* [[List of universities in Saudi Arabia]]

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