Sulaiman AlRajhi University

Sulaiman AlRajhi University (SRU) is a private, non-profit institution located in Al Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia, established in 2009. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering distinguished graduates who can make a sustainable impact on their communities. It is supported by the Sulaiman Abdul Aziz Al Rajhi Charitable Foundation.

Academics

SRU offers programs across its Colleges of Medicine, Applied Sciences, Nursing, and a School of Business. The university employs a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, emphasizing collaboration, critical thinking, and continuous self-improvement, with an academic partnership with Maastricht University for its Medicine program. Notable programs include the Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), MLS (Medical Laboratory Sciences) program, Nursing, and various business programs including an Executive MBA. The curriculum is designed with input from top American business schools for its School of Business, integrating case-based and experimental learning.

International Students

Sulaiman AlRajhi University welcomes both Saudi and non-Saudi students. The university offers various support services, including on-campus accommodation for both male and female students, with free shuttle services between dorms, campus, and the training hospital. While specific diversity statistics are not readily available, the university provides orientation programs and encourages cultural exchange to help international students integrate. Scholarships are available for both Saudi and non-Saudi students, including full and partial options.

Campus & Location

The university is situated in Al Bukayriyah, a city known for its calm environment, pure air, and organized infrastructure, located approximately 50 km from Buraydah. Al Bukayriyah was awarded the title of the First Healthy City in the Kingdom. The campus spans approximately 1,200,000 square meters and features modern classrooms, labs, a library, a university theater, and a medical clinic. Free transportation services are provided for dormitory residents, and the campus is about 15 minutes from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz International Airport.

Career Outcomes

SRU aims to develop competitive professionals and leaders, with a strong focus on enhancing students' skills and capabilities through its Career Advising Unit. This unit provides professional training courses and aims to prepare students for future entrepreneurial opportunities. The School of Business, in particular, focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship, aiming to create value for students and connect them with local enterprises and the burgeoning entrepreneurial community in Saudi Arabia. Internship students in health sciences programs receive practical training at top hospitals within and outside the Qassim region.