Effat University in Saudi Arabia

🏛️ About Effat University

Effat University is a private university in Jeddah. Its profile centers on multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education.

University highlights

A private non-profit university with a strong women’s education legacy and recognised strengths in engineering, business, design and the humanities.

What makes this institution stand out

Consider it for a private-institution option with a profile centered on multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education.
Its Jeddah location may suit students seeking access to the region’s academic, professional and community networks.

✨ Why Study at Effat University?

A private non-profit university with a strong women’s education legacy and recognised strengths in engineering, business, design and the humanities.

🏆 Rankings & Accreditations

Effat University reports QS World University Rankings 2026 band 851–900, QS Arab Region rank 92, and THE Arab Universities rank 29 for 2026.

Effat reports NCAAA institutional re-accreditation for 2024–2031; ABET re-accreditation for Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science for 2023–2029; and NAAB continuing international certification for Architecture for 2025–2031. Accreditation is programme-specific where stated.

📚 Programs Offered

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Level:

10 programs

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Program	Degree	Duration ↕	Tuition ↕	Intake	Action
Accounting and Finance	Bachelor	4 years	—	● Closed	View
Accounting and Financial Auditing	UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree	1 year	—	● Closed	View
Arabic as a Foreign Language	UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree	1 year	—	● Closed	View
Architecture	Bachelor	5 years	—	● Closed	View
Architecture and Urbanism	Master	2 years	—	● Closed	View
Artificial Intelligence Degree	UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree	1 year	—	● Closed	View
Business Administration	Doctorate	4 years	—	● Closed	View
Cinematic Arts	Bachelor	4 years	—	● Closed	View
Cinematic Arts (Animation Track	Bachelor	4 years	—	● Closed	View
Cinematic Arts (Production and Direction Track	Bachelor	4 years	—	● Closed	View

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💰 Tuition Fees & Scholarships

Tuition fees and scholarship information coming soon. Contact the university for details.

📋 Admission Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Class 12th/+2/HSC Marks Sheet
Passport

Masters Degree

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Passport

Ph.D

Bachelors Certificate
Bachelors Marks Sheet
Masters Certificate
Masters Marks Sheet
Passport

UG Diploma/ Certificate/ Associate Degree

Passport

🖼️ Campus & Gallery

🛂 Visa & Immigration

Student Visa Process

Saudi Arabia provides short-term and long-term educational visas. Both require acceptance from a licensed and accredited educational institution, a passport valid for at least six months from the intended entry date and proof of financial ability or a financial guarantee. Long-term applicants additionally need a medical report, medical insurance and proof of the language of study, except for applicants studying Arabic. Short-term educational visa: For short study or training lasting no more than six months. Age 16+; passport valid at least 6 months from intended entry; acceptance from a licensed/accredited institution; proof of funds or guarantee; guardian consent for applicants under 18. Institution/consular documents may add to this list. Long-term educational visa: For bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and other longer study routes. Same core conditions as short-term. Medical report showing freedom from infectious diseases; medical insurance for student and dependents; proof of language of study, except applicants studying Arabic. The official educational-visa page states that the visa does not require a sponsor. Eligible students may be able to bring dependents under the educational-visa framework.

Passport valid at least 6 months from intended entry: Use the exact passport name in all records.

Proof of financial ability or financial guarantee: Scholarship letter may serve as guarantee when accepted.

Medical report showing freedom from infectious disease: Use the format and provider requested by the authority.

Medical insurance for student and dependents: Confirm coverage start date and exclusions.

Police clearance / recommendation / medical fitness: Do not present scholarship-specific legacy controls as universal paid-admission rules.

About 3 business days for the institution’s MOFA request

Monthly Cost of Living

University/shared housing SAR 600–2,500

Food and groceries SAR 600–1,200

Utilities, internet and mobile SAR 150–500

Local transport SAR 150–500

Books and personal expenses SAR 250–600

Health and contingency SAR 100–200

Estimated Monthly Total SAR 1,850–5,500

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Effat University public or private?

Effat University is listed as a private university in the Saudi Council of Universities’ Affairs directory.

Where should I verify current admissions and programme accreditation for Effat University?

Use the official website (https://www.effatuniversity.edu.sa/English/Pages/default.aspx) for current admissions, programme availability, tuition and campus details. Confirm programme-specific accreditation with the named accreditor or ETEC/NCAAA before publishing a definitive claim.

📚 Programs in Effat University

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