Taif University

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Taif University
جامعـــة الطائـــف
Type Public university
Established2004
President prof. Yousef asiri
Vice-presidentprof. Khalid alsawat
Location, ,
21°25′58″N40°29′38″E / 21.43278°N 40.49389°E / 21.43278; 40.49389
Colors Gold
Website tu.edu.sa

Taif University is located in Al Hawiyah, Ta'if, Saudi Arabia. It was established in 2004. The university is one of three created by TU. The university is a member of the Association of Arab Universities and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study.

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University rankings
Global – Overall
ARWU World [1] 201–300 (2023)
THE World [2] 501–600 (2024)
USNWR Global [3] =1275 (2023)

Taif University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including arts, science, engineering, business, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and law. The university has a total of 16 faculties, which include the College of Science, the College of Engineering, the College of Medicine, the College of Dentistry, and the College of Pharmacy.

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