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Northern Border University

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Arar, Saudi Arabia
1001–1200th in World University Rankings 2025
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About Northern Border University

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Founded in 2007, Northern Border University (NBU) is located in Arar, in Saudi Arabia.

Located on the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia, the area is home to a large number of archaeological and historical sites.

Students can study a variety of subjects at undergraduate, graduate and PhD level within the following faculties: medicine, business management, law, home economics, nursing, science, engineering, education and arts, applied medical sciences, computing and information technology and pharmacy.

Its main campus is located in Arar, the capital city of the Northern Border Region. The majority of faculties are based here but there are also separate campuses in Rafha, Turaif, and Al-Uwayqilah.

Student accommodation is available for those who require it.

Scholarships are available to all students choosing to study at NBU.

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080
Teaching 23.3
Research Environment 12.3
Research Quality 55.9
Industry 21.1
International Outlook 75.1
23.323.323.323.323.3202523.3

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Northern Border University

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Student gender ratio
52 F : 48 M (1)
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International student percentage
6% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
11.8 (1)
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Student total
13803 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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