Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University

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Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
(جامعة الأمير سطام بن عبدالعزيز)
Jāmaat sattam bin abdulaziz
Type Public
Established2009
Academic staff
2,000+
Students30,000+
Location,
24°08′49″N47°16′19″E / 24.147°N 47.272°E / 24.147; 47.272
Website https://www.psau.edu.sa/en

Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University was formerly known as Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz University or the University of Al-Kharj . It is a Saudi University located in the city of Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. It is under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education Saudi Arabia and managed by the Rector of the University, Dr. Abdulaziz Abdullah Alhamid.

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The university offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, engineering, business, medicine, and health sciences. In addition to academic programs, PSAU also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, cultural events, and community service initiatives.

History

The university was established by royal decree in 2007 to transfer a branch of King Saud University in Al-Kharj to the independent university called the University of Al-Kharj, and the accession of all colleges in the saih, Dalam, Wadi dawaser, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Aflaj, and Alhareeq. On 23/10/1432 (Muslim calendar) the name of the university was modified by a royal decree to the University of Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz. Since the beginning of 1436-2015 its name has become Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU). [1]

Former Rectors

Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Alasimi (2009 to 2017).

Dr. Abdulaziz Abdullah Alhamid, (2017 until 2021).

Dr. Abdulrahman H. Altalhi (2021 until now).


Administration

Top management

Vice rectories

Deanships

Campuses and Academics

PSAU main campus is located in Al Kharj. Other campuses are located on Wadi Addawasir, Hotat Bani Tamim, Aflaj, and Slayel.

Colleges located in Al Kharj are:

The college contains these departments: Basic Medical Departments, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Surgery, and Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Institute of Research & Consulting Services

The Institute of Research and Consulting Services was founded upon the resolution of Higher Education Council No. (62) 5/12/2010. The resolution was approved by The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques, the Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Higher Education Council directive dispatch No. 446/M/B Dated on 27/12/2010. Under which the Institute is entitled to conduct paid studies, provide consultancy, scientific, and research services for all government and civil sectors.

University Hospital

The University Hospital includes all medical specialties and provides its services through 36 general and specialized clinics, in addition to male and female clinics in the colleges.

University's Endowments

It is a program established by Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, this program aims to enhance the role of the university in activating partnerships and community service and development, and to achieve self-sufficiency for the university's resources to be self-contained, as endowment incomes are spent on supporting activities and research and advancing scientific research and study centers that lead to improving the university level In international classifications and strengthening research and development efforts and education, support for university hospitals and health research to treat chronic diseases and conduct research beneficial to humanity, and activate the relationship between the university and society.

Endowments objectives

1. Funding scholarships for needy students and supporting the fields of righteousness, charity, and social and health solidarity in the university community and the governorates in it.

2. Supporting research projects that address the governorates' problems and serve their development goals.

3. Developing human resources at the university, and attracting distinguished scientific, administrative and investment capabilities.

4. Supporting the long-term operational and production budget for future generations.

5. Development of the university's own resources to stimulate creativity, innovation and performance excellence.

6. Financing the infrastructure of the university’s educational process in all its specializations.

7. Supporting the development programs, and stimulating creativity and talent among male and female students.

University Ranking

NationalArabicAsiaGlobal
QS stars 1581-90 [2] --
Webometrics 17 [3] -722982
URAP 12-6471841 [4]
UniRANK 14 [5] 37-2680
SCImago 21 [6] Best 60 [7] 110 (Middle East)730

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