Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
(جامعة الأمير سطام بن عبدالعزيز)
Jāmaat sattam bin abdulaziz
TypePublic
Established2009
Academic staff
2,000+
Students30,000+
Location
Al Kharj
,
Saudi Arabia

24°08′49″N 47°16′19″E / 24.147°N 47.272°E / 24.147; 47.272
Websitehttps://www.psau.edu.sa/en

Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University was formerly known as Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz University or the University of Al-Kharj . It is a Saudi University located in the city of Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. It is under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education Saudi Arabia and managed by the Rector of the University, Dr. Abdulaziz Abdullah Alhamid.

The university offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, engineering, business, medicine, and health sciences. In addition to academic programs, PSAU also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, cultural events, and community service initiatives.

History

The university was established by royal decree in 2007 to transfer a branch of King Saud University in Al-Kharj to the independent university called the University of Al-Kharj, and the accession of all colleges in the saih, Dalam, Wadi dawaser, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Aflaj, and Alhareeq. On 23/10/1432 (Muslim calendar) the name of the university was modified by a royal decree to the University of Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz. Since the beginning of 1436-2015 its name has become Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU).[1]

Former Rectors

Dr. Abdulrahman Mohammed Alasimi (2009 to 2017).

Dr. Abdulaziz Abdullah Alhamid, (2017 until 2021).

Dr. Abdulrahman H. Altalhi (2021 until now).


Administration

Top management

  • Rector Office

Vice rectories

  • Vice-Rectorate
  • Vice-Rectorate of Female Students Affairs
  • Vice-Rectorate of Education and Academic Affairs
  • Vice-Rectorate of Development and Quality
  • Vice-Rectorate of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research
  • Vice-Rectorate of Branches

Deanships

  • Deanship of Preparatory Year
  • Deanship of Scientific Research
  • Deanship of Development and Quality
  • Deanship of Postgraduate Studies
  • Deanship of Admission and Registration
  • Deanship of Human Resources
  • Deanship of Student Affairs
  • Deanship of IT and Distance Learning
  • Deanship of Library Affairs
  • Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education

Campuses and Academics

PSAU main campus is located in Al Kharj. Other campuses are located on Wadi Addawasir, Hotat Bani Tamim, Aflaj, and Slayel.

Colleges located in Al Kharj are:

The college contains these departments: Basic Medical Departments, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Surgery, and Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Institute of Research & Consulting Services

The Institute of Research and Consulting Services was founded upon the resolution of Higher Education Council No. (62) 5/12/2010. The resolution was approved by The Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques, the Prime Minister and the Chairman of the Higher Education Council directive dispatch No. 446/M/B Dated on 27/12/2010. Under which the Institute is entitled to conduct paid studies, provide consultancy, scientific, and research services for all government and civil sectors.

University Hospital

The University Hospital includes all medical specialties and provides its services through 36 general and specialized clinics, in addition to male and female clinics in the colleges.

University's Endowments

It is a program established by Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, this program aims to enhance the role of the university in activating partnerships and community service and development, and to achieve self-sufficiency for the university's resources to be self-contained, as endowment incomes are spent on supporting activities and research and advancing scientific research and study centers that lead to improving the university level In international classifications and strengthening research and development efforts and education, support for university hospitals and health research to treat chronic diseases and conduct research beneficial to humanity, and activate the relationship between the university and society.

Endowments objectives

1. Funding scholarships for needy students and supporting the fields of righteousness, charity, and social and health solidarity in the university community and the governorates in it.

2. Supporting research projects that address the governorates' problems and serve their development goals.

3. Developing human resources at the university, and attracting distinguished scientific, administrative and investment capabilities.

4. Supporting the long-term operational and production budget for future generations.

5. Development of the university's own resources to stimulate creativity, innovation and performance excellence.

6. Financing the infrastructure of the university’s educational process in all its specializations.

7. Supporting the development programs, and stimulating creativity and talent among male and female students.

University Ranking

National Arabic Asia Global
QS stars 15 81-90[2] - -
Webometrics 17[3] - 72 2982
URAP 12 - 647 1841[4]
UniRANK 14[5] 37 - 2680
SCImago 21[6] Best 60[7] 110 (Middle East) 730

Notable Persons

See also

References

  1. ↑ "تغيير اسم جامعة سلمان الى جامعة الأمير سطام بن عبدالعزيز". 2 March 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2016 – via www.alhayat.com.
  2. ↑ "Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University". Top Universities. 2015-07-16. Archived from the original on 27 September 2016. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
  3. ↑ "University | Ranking Web of Universities: More than 28000 institutions ranked".
  4. ↑ "URAP - University Ranking by Academic Academic Performance".
  5. ↑ "Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University | Ranking & Review".
  6. ↑ "Scimago Institutions Rankings".
  7. ↑ "Scimago Institutions Rankings".
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