About Taibah University
Based in Medinah, Taibah University takes its title from one of the former names of the Saudi Arabian city. It was founded in 2003.
It started with seven colleges inherited from Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and King Abdul Aziz University. It has now grown to incorporate 28 – eight of them in medicine and allied health disciplines - plus a Higher Institute of Imams. Sixteen colleges are based in Medinah and others in Yanbu (five) and Ola (two) plus community colleges in Hinckiyah, Khaibar, Almahid, Badr and Ola.
New courses will be introduced in artificial intelligence, data science and analysis, cybersecurity, nursing and four branches of engineering.
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Key statistics
- 24.2No. of students per staff(1)
- 2%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 57,535Number of FTE Students(1)
- 31%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 61 : 39Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
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Subjects taught at Taibah University
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Architecture
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Physical sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics & Statistics
Engineering & technology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Computer science
- Computer Science
Social sciences
- Geography
- Communication & Media Studies
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
Law
- Law
Education
- Education
