Fahd bin Sultan University
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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″N 36°29′57″E / 28.46528°N 36.49917°E |
| Website | Fahd bin Sultan University website |
Fahd bin Sultan University (FBSU) is a private university in Saudi Arabia[2] and the first private university in the country using English as a medium of instruction.[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] It initially included only College of Computing. In the academic year 2007-2008, a branch for female students was added, and the college was inaugurated 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]
Governance
Partnership
FBSU is in close relationship with American University of Beirut that provides technical and consultative support.[4][11] The collaboration between the 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]
