Institute Of Public Administration

The Institute of Public Administration contributes to administrative development and addresses current and future administrative challenges in support of comprehensive development in Saudi Arabia.

Training, Development and Consulting

The Institute’s latest governing statute, issued by Royal Order No. (M/49) dated 8/2/1426 AH, confirms its role as the central body for training, development and consulting in administrative fields for government agencies in Saudi Arabia.

Scientific Council

Established in 1422 AH, the Institute’s Scientific Council has carried out its assigned responsibilities while recognizing the continuing need for further development and excellence. Its work covers issues and duties set out in the higher education and universities system, as well as additional responsibilities specified in the Institute’s Scientific Council regulations.

Academic Promotions and Sabbaticals

The Council’s key responsibilities include deciding on and recommending decisions concerning academic promotions, sabbaticals and related matters. Promotion requests follow this process:

• Faculty members submit promotion requests, which are handled in accordance with the promotion system in Saudi universities.
• Requests are referred to the Council’s permanent committees for review and recommendations.
• The requests and recommendations are then presented to the Scientific Council.