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Northern Borders University
Arar (Main Campus), Arar Saudi Arabia
# 951-1000QS World University Rankings
40Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes
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About Northern Borders University
Founded in 2007, Northern Borders University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Arar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Northern Borders. This institution also has branch campuses in the following...
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Founded in 2007, Northern Borders University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Arar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Northern Borders. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Rafha, Turayf.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Northern Borders University (NBU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution.
The teaching of the university is split across sixteen (16) faculties, nine (9) of which are in Arar (Education and Arts, Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Applied Medical Science, Home Economics, Nursing and Community), four (4) faculties in Rafha (Computing and Information Technology, Pharmacy, Science and Arts, Community), two (2) in Turaif (Science and Arts, Community) , and one (1) in Al-Uwayqilah (Science and Arts). Currently, the university offers over 47 academic programs of study. The university has contributed to the progress of education, society, and economy in the region. It is considered as an essential artery that provides the labour market with a qualified and well-prepared workforce according to the requirements of the development plan in developing and building the region.
The university has four campuses spread across the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia. Its main campus is located in Arar, the capital city of the Northern Border Region; whereas its branches are located in Rafha, Turaif, and Al-Uwayqilah.
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Read lessAbout Northern Borders University
Founded in 2007, Northern Borders University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Arar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Northern Borders. This institution also has branch campuses in the following...
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Founded in 2007, Northern Borders University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Arar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Northern Borders. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Rafha, Turayf.
Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Northern Borders University (NBU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution.
The teaching of the university is split across sixteen (16) faculties, nine (9) of which are in Arar (Education and Arts, Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Applied Medical Science, Home Economics, Nursing and Community), four (4) faculties in Rafha (Computing and Information Technology, Pharmacy, Science and Arts, Community), two (2) in Turaif (Science and Arts, Community) , and one (1) in Al-Uwayqilah (Science and Arts). Currently, the university offers over 47 academic programs of study. The university has contributed to the progress of education, society, and economy in the region. It is considered as an essential artery that provides the labour market with a qualified and well-prepared workforce according to the requirements of the development plan in developing and building the region.
The university has four campuses spread across the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia. Its main campus is located in Arar, the capital city of the Northern Border Region; whereas its branches are located in Rafha, Turaif, and Al-Uwayqilah.
Want to find out more about the NBU? Connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.
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Arts and Humanities (6)
Arabic Language
Arabic Language
English Language (Arar Campus)
English Language (Arar Campus)
English Language and Literature (Rafha Campus)
English Language and Literature (Rafha Campus)
English Language and Literature (Turaif campus)
English Language and Literature (Turaif campus)
Business and Management (6)
Accounting
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Administration
Financing
Financing
Housing and Home Management
Housing and Home Management
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Marketing
Engineering and Technology (6)
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science (Rafha Campus)
Computer Science (Rafha Campus)
Computer Science and Information Technology (Turaif Campus)
Computer Science and Information Technology (Turaif Campus)
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Systems
Information Systems
Information Technology
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
Bridging Nursing Program
Bridging Nursing Program
Medicine
Medicine
Microbiology
Microbiology
Nutrition and Food Science
Nutrition and Food Science
Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Natural Sciences (6)
Chemistry (Rafha Campus)
Chemistry (Rafha Campus)
Chemistry (Turaif Campus)
Chemistry (Turaif Campus)
Mathematics (Rafha Campus)
Mathematics (Rafha Campus)
Mathematics (Turaif Campus)
Mathematics (Turaif Campus)
Physics (Rafha Campus)
Physics (Rafha Campus)
Physics (Turaif Campus)
Physics (Turaif Campus)
Social Sciences and Management (6)
Childhood Studies
Childhood Studies
Food Science
Food Science
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management
Islamic Studies
Islamic Studies
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Law
Law
Public Administration
Public Administration
Special Education (Arar Campus)
Special Education (Arar Campus)
Special Education (Rafha campus)
Special Education (Rafha campus)
University information
Rankings & Ratings
Northern Borders University is one of the top public universities in Arar, Saudi Arabia. It is ranked #951-1000 in QS World University Rankings 2025.
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Northern Borders University
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Campus locations
Main Campus
Arar (Main Campus) Campus
Northern Border University
P.O. Box 1321
Arar
SA
91431
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