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Former names | Fahd bin Sultan College |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2003 |
Academic staff | nearly 50 (2010-2011) [1] |
| Location | , 28°27′55″N36°29′57″E / 28.46528°N 36.49917°E |
| Website | Fahd bin Sultan University website |
Fahd bin Sultan University (FBSU) is one of the private universities [2] and the first private university using English as a medium of instruction in Saudi Arabia. [3]
FBSU was established in Tabuk as a private college in 2003 under the patronage of Prince Fahd bin Sultan, governor of Tabuk Province. [4] At the initial phase, it included only College of Computing. In the academic year 2007-2008, a branch for female students was added, and the college was opened by the late Sultan bin Abdulaziz. [5] One year later, two colleges were added; the College of Engineering and of Business and Management. [4] Therefore, the university is made up of three colleges, all focusing on technical fields. It provides undergraduate and postgraduates programs. [6]
The campus of the university is 10 km away from Tabuk. [7] In October 2011, it gained the status of the university. [8] It is accredited by ABET. [9]
The university is governed by a board of trustees chaired by Prince Fahd. [4] Ahmed Nasri is the president of the University. [10]
FBSU is in close relationship with American University of Beirut that provides technical and consultative support. [4] [11] The collaboration between two institutions began in 2006. [3] In April 2013, FBSU joined the SAP University Alliance Program, being the eleventh Saudi university that is part of the program. [12]
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