Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University situated in Dammam is one of the leading educational institutions in Saudi Arabia. It was initially started as King Faisal University, later renamed in honour of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal.

Overview

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is a leading higher educational institution based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1975, it started as the University of King Faisal – named after the third King of Saudi Arabia, King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In 2016, the university was renamed in honor of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal, the father of King Faisal. The university caters to approximately 45,000 students and offers a broad range of programs in various fields of study, such as Medicine, Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, and more. IAU’s commitment to quality education, research, innovation, and community service has anchored hundreds of research centers, strategic partnerships, and excellent learning facilities, contributing significantly to the development and progress of the Eastern Province and Saudi Arabia as a whole.