Alfaisal University

Alfaisal University is a private university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established in 2002, the institute offers courses in various subjects up to post graduation and is named after King Faisal bin Abdulalziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia from 1964 until 1975.

Alfaisal University
جامعة الفيصل
MottoFaith, Knowledge and Performance
TypePrivate nonprofit university
Established2002
ChairmanKhalid bin Faisal Al Saud
PresidentProf.Mohammed Alhayaza
Academic staff
200+
Students2500+
Location
Riyadh
,
Riyadh Province
,
Saudi Arabia

24°39′50.4108″N 46°40′34.5066″E
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Colors  Blue and   purple
Websitealfaisal.edu

It was founded in 2002 by the King Faisal Foundation. The first students were admitted in 2008. Alfaisal's total enrollment now exceeds 2500. The enrollment is 67% Saudi National with the remaining 33% being students from over 40 other nations. The total number of faculty is nearly 200 with international faculty from 31 countries. The Board of Trustees includes representatives from five firms, four international firms, and a representative from the Ministry of Education.

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