Jazan University

Jazan University is a public research university in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2006, it is the region’s only university and one of the Kingdom’s largest public, nonprofit higher education institutions.

History and Development

Jazan University was established pursuant to Royal Order No. (1396/M/B), issued on 04/30/1426 AH, corresponding to 06/07/2005 AD. Its founding colleges covered medicine, engineering, computer science, information systems, and community studies.

The university later incorporated the Teachers College, established in 1401 AH (1981 AD), and the region’s girls’ colleges of education, established in 1412 AH (1992 AD). Additional colleges continued to be established, bringing the total to 23 by the end of 1435 AH (2014 AD).

Academic Programs and Research

The university offers a broad range of academic departments, an extensive research enterprise, and community outreach and public service programs. It is particularly known for:

• Medicine and dentistry.
• Business studies.
• Social sciences and humanities.
• Biomedical teaching and research.

Student Community and Organization

The university’s total year-end enrollment exceeded 56,000 male and female students.

Its organizational structure includes four university vice-presidencies, nine deanships, and eight institutes, centers, and support units.