Effat University:
Based in Jeddah, on the Red Sea Coast of Western Saudi Arabia, Effat University is a leading, accredited, Higher Education Institution for women. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Early Childhood Education, English, Engineering, Business & more. In line with the vision of our Board of Trustees in the field of women’s education, we are committed to elevating women’s academic standards. We aim to bring academic excellence to local women and become a community resource for future generations in their quest for progress and self-development.
Effat University is the living legacy of Queen Effat's vision for education, exemplifying the spirit of Islam in its quest for knowledge, truth, and enlightenment.
The university educates tomorrow's leaders to an international standard by providing an interdisciplinary environment, conducive to learning, research, and life-long learning.
Accreditation:
Effat University is fully accredited by the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education.
Vision:
Effat University is a leading private higher education institution educating tomorrow's leaders to an international standard.
Our graduates are living ambassadors of the educational and cultural legacy of Queen Effat Al-Thunayan Al-Saud.
English Instruction:
The medium of instruction at Effat University is English. A student needs a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 520 and a minimum score on the Test of Written English (TWE) of 5 to be admitted as a first year university student. Effat University offers institutional versions of all required placement exams.
- Early Childhood Education
- English & Translation
- Psychology
- Architecture
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Operation & Information Management
- Human Resources Management
- Finance & Accounting
- Marketing
- General Education
Graduate Degree Programs:
- Executive Masters for Islamic Financial Management (XIFM)
- IE MBA Program
Location:
Effat University is located on Kilo 3 Makkah Road, near Khuzam Pool in Central Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah is located on the Red Sea Coast of Western Saudi Arabia and is the most cosmopolitan and tolerant of all Saudi Arabian cities, hosting expatriates from all over the world. King Abdulaziz International Airport is located 19km north of Jeddah city centre.