Basic information and contact details for Northern Border University
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
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2025
1001-1200th
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