Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Middle East. It is bordered by Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Persian Gulf and Bahrain. Saudi Arabia is known for its absolute monarch system, which revolves mainly around Islamic law. It is famous for its wide array of oil reserves. It ranks as the globe’s second largest oil producing country. Ever since its oil discovery in 1938, the country has since developed a high standard of living.

The country has a robust academic system, with a good number of world class universities. Education is almost free for all Saudi citizens, the government also offers bursaries to international students. The duration of an undergraduate nursing program typically takes about four years. The country’s nursing program equips students with the rudimentary knowledge and skills needed to excel in the field. There are varieties of universities and colleges offering nursing programs in Israel, some of the noticeable ones have been highlighted below.

King Saud University

The King Saud University was established in 1957 by King Saud bin Abdulaziz of blessed memory. It was the first University to be established in Saudi Arabia. Its establishment was as a result of the nation’s needs to provide education to its subjects. It is often regarded as the largest in the Middle East. It is well known for its incredible academic excellence and research driven mechanism. It ranks among top tier universities globally.  The university tuition is mostly free, it offers scholarships to both domestic and international students. The university is located in Riyadh, it offers a wide range of programs with qualifications ranging from undergraduate to doctoral. It also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.

The university was formerly referred to as “The University of Dammam”. It was established in 1975 and currently located in the Eastern Province of the country. Almost five decades later, the university has since expanded into a leading research institute, with over 45,000 students. The university ranks among top tier universities globally for its excellent academic and research methodology. It has several campuses across the country. With over 21 colleges, it offers a wide range of programs with qualifications ranging from undergraduate to doctoral. It also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

King AbdulAziz University

The university is a well regarded public research institute located in Jeddah. Initially it was established as a private learning institute by some business moguls, subsequently got converted into a public university in 1974, by King Faisal of blessed memory. It has since grown into a world class educational institution, with over 117,000 students. The university offers a wide range of programs with qualifications ranging from undergraduate to doctoral. It also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University

The university was first established in 1970 as a college for women. But subsequently after several expansion and advancement, it got transformed into a university status in 2008. According to the university webpage, it is the largest women’s university in the world. It boasts of advanced and modernized learning facilities and infrastructures. It ranks among top tier universities in the country and globally. It offers a wide range of programs with qualifications ranging from undergraduate to doctoral level. It also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Alfaisal University

The university of Alfaisal was founded in 2002, it opened its door to students in 2008. It is a private nonprofit profit institution located in Riyadh. It is known for its robust academic system and comprehensive research methodology. The university mission is to produce professionals, empower  futures and enrich minds. It offers a wide range of programs with qualifications ranging from undergraduate to doctoral. The university only focuses on an advanced nursing program rather than the undergraduate program.

Qassim University

Qassim University was established in 2004. The establishment was as a result of a merger of several colleges. Some of which were previously affiliated with King Saud University and Imam Muhammed Bin Saud. The university is young, yet rapidly growing. The public research institution houses over 55,000 students, the university is located in Buraydah, with several campuses across the country. The University offers a wide range of programs with qualifications ranging from Diplomas to Doctoral. It also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N) program.

Batterjee Medical College

It is a private college situated in North Obhur, Jeddah. It was established in 2005 and opened its doors to students the following year. It primarily focuses on offering programs within the Health Sciences and medical field. The college is often regarded as one of the largest and newest medical colleges in the country. The college boasts of a well equipped learning facilities and infrastructure. It has several campuses with over 7,000 students. The college offers varieties of medical and Health Sciences programs with qualifications ranging from undergraduate to doctoral. It also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N) program.

Sulaiman Alrajhi University

The university is a non profit private academic institution, founded in 2009, by a famous business mogul and philanthropist. Its mission is to produce well trained professionals in their respective fields. The university boasts of advanced learning facilities and infrastructures. It is well known for its academic excellence and innovative approach towards learning and research. The university offers a wide range of programs with qualifications ranging from undergraduate to doctoral. It also offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N) program.

Riyadh Elm University

It is a private institution in Saudi Arabia, it primarily focuses on health related programs. It was established in 2004, as Riyadh College of Dentistry and pharmacy, after various developmental phases the college expanded and gained a university status in 2018. It provides a highly quality education, training and research. According to the university webpage, it is the first private health institution in Saudi Arabia. It offers a wide range of health related programs, among which is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N).

Conclusion 

While education in Saudi Arabia is almost free, it is advisable for one to leverage this opportunity and become a beneficiary. The university highlighted above offers world-class nursing program. It is also equipped with state-of-the-art learning facilities and modernized infrastructure. The program, which typically takes about four years, also offers clinical practice experience, ensuring students are fully groomed.