King Saud University

King Saud University (KSU) is a public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1957 by King Saud bin Abdulaziz to help develop the nation’s skilled workforce. Originally named Riyadh University between 1964 and 1982, it returned to its original name and became an independent non-profit academic institution in 2023.

Today, KSU has around 40,000 students, including 7% international students. Female students are supported through dedicated supervision and separate disciplinary systems. The university offers free courses in various fields, including sciences, humanities, and professional studies. Classes are taught in both Arabic and English, depending on the program.