Fahd bin Sultan University

Fahd bin Sultan University (FBSU) is one of the private universities[2] and the first private university using English as a medium of instruction in Saudi Arabia.[3]

Fahd bin Sultan University
Former names
Fahd bin Sultan College
TypePrivate university
Established2003 (2003)
Academic staff
nearly 50 (2010-2011)[1]
Location
Tabuk
,
Saudi Arabia

28°27′55″N 36°29′57″E
WebsiteFahd bin Sultan University website

History and profile

FBSU was established in Tabuk as a private college in 2003 under the patronage of Prince Fahd bin Sultan, governor of Tabuk Province.[4] At the initial phase, it included only College of Computing. In the academic year 2007-2008, a branch for female students was added, and the college was opened by late Sultan bin Abdulaziz.[5] One year later, two colleges were added; the College of Engineering and of Business and Management.[4] Therefore, the university is made up of three colleges, all focusing on technical fields. It provides undergraduate and postgraduates programs.[6]

The campus of the university is 10 km away from Tabuk.[7] In October 2011, it gained the status of university.[8] It is accredited by ABET.[9]

Governance

The university is governed by a board of trustees chaired by Prince Fahd.[4] Ahmed Nasri is the president of the University.[10]

Partnership

FBSU is in close relationship with American University of Beirut that provides technical and consultative support.[4][11] The collaboration between two institutions began in 2006.[3] In April 2013, FBSU joined the SAP University Alliance Program, being the eleventh Saudi university that is part of the program.[12]

References
  1. "2010-2011 Catalogue" (PDF). FBSU. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  2. "Private Universities". Ministry of Higher Education. Archived from the original on 23 April 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  3. "AUB helps establish first private English-speaking university in northern Saudi Arabia" (PDF). American University of Lebanon. 19 October 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  4. "University background". FBSU. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  5. "Sultan opens Prince Fahd bin Sultan University in Tabuk". Saudi Gazette. 8 October 2008. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  6. "Fahd bin Sultan University". University Directory. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  7. "Fahd bin Sultan University". Wikimapia. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  8. "King approves Fahd bin Sultan University". Arab News. 1 October 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  9. "Fahd bin Sultan University". My University Education. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  10. "About President". FBSU. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  11. "REP Catalogue" (PDF). American University of Beirut (AUB). November 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 August 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
  12. "Fahad Bin Sultan University partners with SAP to boost IT graduates' job prospects". Saudi Gazette. 2 April 2013. Archived from the original on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
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