Northern Border University

1001–1200^th

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King Fahad Street, PO Box 1321, Arar, Northern Borders Province, 91431, Saudi Arabia

About Northern Border University

Founded in 2007, Northern Border University (NBU) is located in Arar, in Saudi Arabia.

Located on the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia, the area is home to a large number of archaeological and historical sites.

Students can study a variety of subjects at undergraduate, graduate and PhD level within the following faculties: medicine, business management, law, home economics, nursing, science, engineering, education and arts, applied medical sciences, computing and information technology and pharmacy.

Its main campus is located in Arar, the capital city of the Northern Border Region. The majority of faculties are based here but there are also separate campuses in Rafha, Turaif, and Al-Uwayqilah.

Student accommodation is available for those who require it.

Scholarships are available to all students choosing to study at NBU.

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Key statistics

11.8

No. of students per staff

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6%

Percentage of International Students

(1)
13,803

Number of FTE Students

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26%

Proportion of ISR Publications

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52 : 48

Student Ratio of Females to Males

(1)

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Subjects taught at Northern Border University

Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
Psychology
- Psychology
Physical sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Chemistry
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Life sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Sport Science
- Veterinary Science
- Biological Sciences
Social sciences
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
- Geography
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Computer science
- Computer Science
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
Law
- Law
Education
- Education