Effat
University

IN THE WORDS OF
PRINCESS LOLOWAH AL-FAISAL

Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and General Supervisor of Effat University

Effat university was established in 1999 as a private non-profit institution by the insightful vision of Queen Effat Al Thunayan Al Saud (May God rest her soul), the founder of education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the university operates under the umbrella of King Faisal Foundation. Effat University worked and is still working hard to contribute significantly to the national and international progress with the university’s core values derived from the Arabic word “Iqra” [To read or study], which encourages and promotes constant research, positive values, and creative entrepreneurship with national responsibility, in addition to continuing purposeful communication nationally and internationally. Since its establishment, Effat University has been seeking to provide diverse, innovative and valuable undergraduate and postgraduate progammes, graduating leaders of the future in society, and improving their skills at the highest levels educationally and academically, using teaching and learning strategies to enhance their creative and critical minds, in order to prepare them to build further and move forward our nation, benefitting in the process from all the national, regional and international resources of science and knowledge. These are the main pillars that distinguish Effat University, and that enabled it to link between the national identity of the kingdom and its knowledge and education style with the outside world. All members of the Board of Trustees are eager to maintain a high academic level to achieve the ranking to be one of the best international universities. We inspire Effat family members to keep up with all cultural, scientific, and research literatures in order to make Effat University the beacon of knowledge and the initiator of dialogue platform, to move from Today’s world to the world of the future, and to be job opportunity creators instead of job seekers. Effat University strives to be recognized as one of the world’s leading institutions that achieves the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030. I would like to take this opportunity from this platform to bless the renewed educational journey in our beloved Kingdom, and wish Effat University all the success and progress. Thank you and God bless you all

QUEEN EFFAT’S LEGACY

Princess Effat Al-Thunayyan Al-Saud (May God rest her soul) was known for her endless passion towards teaching and learning. Having a holistic vision of education, she dedicated half a century to establishing schools and philanthropic societies spreading traditional Islamic values and respect for all. With her deep understanding of the importance of extracurricular activities, technological advances, and international partnerships, she founded Effat College in 1999 and, thus, contributed to educating a large number of women who grew to become distinguished members of society thanks to her legacy.

AT A GLANCE

Effat University was the
women’s only higher education institution in Saudi Arabia to offer Architecture, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Entrepreneurship,Cinematic Arts, Supply Chain Management , and Energy Engineering, Islamic Finance Management, for females and Urban Design as Masters Programs amongst others as a course of study for males and females.

Launched in

1999

with only

25

students

in

2023

it has more than

1,524

students

have graduated
are on scholarship
1/15

faculty/student ratio

THE UNIVERSITY

4

Colleges

Effat College of Science & Humanities
Effat College of Business
Effat College of Engineering
Effat College of Architecture & Design

12

Undergraduate Programs

English & Translation
Psychology
Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain Management
Human Resources Management
Finance
Marketing
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Architecture
Design
Cinematic Arts

4

Graduate Programs

Master of Science in Translation & Interpreting
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Energy Engineering
Master of Science in Urban Design

CORE VALUES

 

Driven by a strong belief in the divine act of reading and the major role it plays in shaping the future of the nation, Effat University strives to increase human knowledge through reviving reading – or the verb IQRA as mentioned in the Holy Quran. Through it, Effat graduates acquire and live by a set of dignified and empowering characteristics that allows them to contribute positively to the enlightenment of the nation and become responsible leaders.

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the first women

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from Saudi Arabia with a degree in

architecture

graduated from Effat University

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OVERVIEW

The main entrance to Effat University.
Effat Library and Cultural Museum
Classroom
Effat University students actively participate in extra-curricular activities such as the debate club. These activities help shape them into forward thinkers, and leaders in their fields.
Effat University students at work in the Architecture studios.
Students at work in one of Effat University's Science and Engineering labs.
Visual & Digital Production lab
Memaryat International Conference (MIC) 2018
Visual & Digital Production lab
Swimming Pool
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WHAT ARE THE ALUMNAE UP TO?
68% Working 7% Continuing their Higher Education

WHAT ARE THE ALUMNAE UP TO?

Females Education & Evolution
In The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

In 1954, Saudi Arabia witnessed the inauguration of its 1st girls’ school, Dar al Hanan, by Queen Effat Al Thunayyan; wife of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz.
In 2021, Saudi Arabia had 23,984 schools and 62 colleges & universities, for girls and boys.

In 1954, female students in Saudi Arabia were only 50.
In 2021, female students in Saudi Arabia reached 3,068,278 in schools, and 782,846 in colleges and universities.

In 1954, female teachers were only 5.
In 2021, female teachers reached 272,805 in schools and 38,988 in colleges and universities.

In 2021

of students were females in schools in Saudi Arabia

of students were females in colleges & universities in Saudi Arabia


STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING UNIVERSITY

Effat University provides the students with a wide range of support services. The Deanship of Student Affairs (DSA) offers both co-curricular and extra-curricular services. Both services target the students academic, personal, emotional and professional development in accordance with Higher Education Student Development and Engagement Theories. The Co-Curricular services are represented by The Effat Ambassador Program (EAP), which encompasses the Effat Enhancement Centers, the Effat Ambassador Certificate Courses and the Student Success Center. The Extra-Curricular services are supported by the Students Life Office’s efforts to offer opportunities for engagement and leadership through bodies like the Student Government, which is a resource of students for students. The Deanship of Student Affairs (DSA) also offers wellbeing support services through the Medical Clinic and Counselling Office. Moreover, student support services continue even after students’ graduation; giving its alumnae the opportunity to benefit from the Career Development Office which includes the Effat Alumnae Association. All DSA support services adopt Effat University’s IQRA core values which demonstrate the four Effat University Graduate Characteristics. Every year, Effat University recognizes and honors the outstanding academic and personal merit of its students with the prestigious Queen Effat Citizenship Award (QECA).

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Effat University built strong relationships and agreements with very well-established international institutions and universities. Among its renowned partners are: Georgetown University, Duke University, University of Miami, University of Boston, Syracuse University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Western Sidney, Tokai University, Bocconi University, Mount-Holyoke University, New York University, Kent State University and Virginia Tech University.

EFFAT AMBASSADORS

Hiba Shahid, Samar Abdulate, and Noura Al Gethmi

Electrical and Computer Engineering
They won the 2nd place for the research project they presented at the American University of Sharjah on February 12th 2013

Molook Al Sheikh

Information Systems
She is an active blogger and writer, and was hosted on Al Arabiya Channel’s big show, “Hewar Al Arab” (Arab Dialogue) in 2013 to discuss Arabs and Twitter

Asmaa Jalal Khan and Luma Mukhtar

Information Systems
They won the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Project Prize for the year 2012

Karima Saif Khandaker, Mai Al Marzogi, Razan Jambi

Electrical & Computer Engineering, Human Resources, Finance
They won the 1st place at the P&G Wall Street Challenge Competition held in 2012

Ghofran Masoud

Psychology
She is a researcher, designer and trainer in designing and programming robots, and she won national and international prizes such as the Ebda’a Competition in 2010 (4th place) and the ICS in 2011 (2nd place)

Mome Gul Hussain and Wojood Rozi

Electrical and Computer Engineering
They won the 4th place at the 3rd Ministry of Higher Education Scientific Conference for their Biofuel project in 2011

Abeer Al Saggaf, Mome Hussain, Samar Abdulate, and Reem Hadadi

Electrical and Computer Engineering Students
They won the 10th place at the 3rd Ministry of Higher Education Scientific Conference for their Fuel Level System project in 2011

Nada Radwan, Sanna Sediqi, Lubna Shahid

Computer Science, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
They made a project "Floor Piano" which ranked 10th at the Ministry of Higher Education’s 3rd Scientific Conference in 2011

Madiha Khayyat

Psychology
She was the Former President of the Student Government in 2011-2012, initiated many projects on campus and occupied leading positions. She was a presenter of a YouTube show

Haneen Bawayan, Juahir Al-Bakri, Maha Nour, and Maryam Tora

Electrical and Computer Engineering
They won the 2nd prize at the 2012 IEEE Women in Engineering Competition for their Automated Shipment Sorter Project

Abrar Wafa, Bara’ah Samkari, and Noor Alenezi

Electrical and Computer Engineering
They won the 3rd prize at the 2012 IEEE Women in Engineering Competition for their Computer Controlled RC Helicopter Project

Nouf Al-Himiary

Engineering
She won the Create & Inspire Art Competition. Her photo was announced at the Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh and was showcased in Adis Gallery at the British Museum in 2012

Mariam Hamidaddin

Psychology
She was selected to represent Saudi Arabia in the G20 for the 2011 Summit held at the Académie Internationale Diplomatique in Paris, France

Aya Enani

Effat English Academy
She was the winner of the 1st Fatafeat “Star Chef” show in 2011, where she outdid the 8 final contestants chosen among 10,000 applicants from different countries

Lulwa Juhtai

Effat English Academy
She was the winner of the Red Bull Doodle Art in 2011, where she acquired 1400 votes in 8 days and her drawing was featured on back-packs to be sold internationally

Lena-Maria Al Yedressy

Psychology
She was one of the youngest delegates at the Women’s Forum in Deauville in 2011, and a member of the “I live 2 lead” NGO which promotes women’s empowerment worldwide

Bushra Siddiqi, Hurreia Balouch, and Sana Faruqi

Business
They formed the “Effatians” team, they won the 2nd place in the Unilever Idea Trophy Competition in 2011

Ayesha Fatima Khan, Raneem Refai, and Iram Rizvi

Business
They formed the “Camellia” team, and won the 3rd place in the Unilever Idea Trophy Competition in 2011

Sara Gouth

Architecture & Design
She was selected for 2 years as Students’ Representative on the Steering Committee of the Talloires Network; an international association of 388 universities in 77 countries that encourages civic participation in 2019

Janna Baarmah

Entrepreneurship
She won Queen Effat Citizenship Award (2014-2015). She represented Saudi Arabia in Saudi Culture Week in Rome in 2013 and Berlin in 2014. She participated in “Unleash" Group, which won 1st place by “Injaz Community Service Program” in 2012-2013. She made several film projects and was a member of Student Shurah Council and Student Government 2014-2015.

Nashwa Al-Akeel, Raghad Jamalallail, and Rahaf Alsaieri

Psychology, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Human Resources Management
They represented Singapore, Angola and Myanmar at the 10th Bahrain Universities Model United Nations in 2014, and were active members of Effat Model United Nations Club

Noha AlDagis, Sara Alarifi, Raghd Jamalallail, Razan Jambi, Hatoon Jamjom

Engineering and Business
They were members in “Qiyadat Administrative Leadership Program”, developed by Singapore Cooperation Enterprise and supervised by HRH Prince Khalid Alfaisal in 2014-2015

Nimra Fatima Qassim

English & Translation
She won the 1st place in Toastmasters competition for public speaking, which was held in Dammam, in 2016

Riham Al Timani

Visual and Digital Production
She won the Silver Palm prize at the Saudi Film Festival, in Dammam in 2016

Ftoon Khayat

Operations & Information Management
She won 2nd place at the regional competition of The Quest by Unilever in Cairo in 2016

Jannah Baarmah

Entrepreneurship
She won 3rd place in MIT Enterprise Forum Saudi Arabia, which was held in 2016 at Abdullatif Jameel Hall

Jannah Baarmah

Entrepreneurship
She won 1st place in Jeddah Entrepreneurs Week, which was held in 2016 at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce

Riham Al Timani

Visual & Digital Production
She won Best Student Documentary Film in Jeddah’s Youth Film Festival at the Literary Club Theater in 2016

Salwa Samargandi

Architecture
She won the 2nd prize of the Prince Sultan bin Salman Award for Urban Heritage for her capstone project in 2015

Sarah Al Arifi

Electrical and Computer Engineering
She won the Queen Effat Citizenship Award for year 2015-2016

Bushra Alandijani

Visual & Digital Production
She won the Encouragement Award for her animated film as it was the first Arabic participation at the 2015 Chitrakatha International Student Animation Festival in India

Yasmin Soliman

Architecture
She won the 1st prize in Radical Innovation 2015 Competition in Architecture, which was held in the United States of America

Nimra Naqvi

Effat College of Humanities
She won the “Best Humorous Speaker” Award in 2015 by Toastmaster International

Nora Alfraikh

Visual and Digital Production
She won the Bronze Palm, one of the three awards selected by the jury members of the Saudi Film Festival in Dammam in 2015

Fatma Attar

Visual & Digital Production
She was chosen to be one of the jury members of the Doha Film Experience in 2015

Iman Omar Balubaid

Architecture
She won the 3rd prize at Nasser bin Hamad International Youth Creativity Award in 2014

Israa Qassas, Sarah AlHarthey and Meral Khan

They won the 1st runner-up in the recently concluded Search for the Region’s Top Business Talent The Quest by UNILEVER

Lamia Ghamri and Hedayah Menkabo

Business and Engineering
They won the 2014 Best Project Award of the Development Program that was under the supervision of HRH Prince Khalid Alfaisal

Ghazal Abunajem, Lujain AlGhamdi, Menatullah Ghazaly, Nada Shawan, Roejeen Albanjari, and Salha Kutubkhan

Architecture & Design
They won 1st place in the professional category and 2nd place in the architectural design category at DecoFair; a leading Saudi International furniture & design exhibition in 2017

Bareah Arshadlamphon, Ghazal Alkhateeb and Rojeen Albanjari

Architecture & Design
They won first place at the global “Tall Building Studio” workshop competition in Dubai in 2017

Albatol Alaidarous, Doona Abudawood, Fatmah Alyamani, Raghad Jamalallail, Renad Khayyat

Business
They won the Maserati Competition in 2017 in Jeddah

Aseel Bashnaini, Noor Almousa, Maysam Abusuliman, and Asalah Fageeh

Business
They won 1st place in the Kingdom and 3rd place in the MENA Region at the PepsiCo Change the Game Challenge in 2018

Wardah Alzahrani, Hadel Almaghrab, Saja Alharbi, Orjwan Sanyour, Narges Alruwaisi, and Abeer Alamoudi

Electrical and Computer Engineering
They won 1st place, for the second time, in the Arab Competition for Mechanical Submarines among Arab nations in 2019

Shahad Shukry, Yusra Faddak, Mariam Aldigs and Rifal Alrashidi

Marketing
They won grand prize of SR10,000 in the Mazaya Marketing competition in 2017

Nada Shahwan

Architecture
She won 3rd place in the STEAM Innovation Challenge at KAUST in 2017

Joud Abdulfattah & her team

Information Systems
They won the best social idea in the Cornell Entrepreneurship Program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in 2018

Raghad Albarigi

Visual & Digital Production
Her film "Social Molds Manual" was among the 48 films selected for the Graduation Competition at the Annecy International Animation Festival in France in 2019

FROM COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY IN 10 YEARS, AND MORE

1999

Launched as a college with 2 academic departments

2000

Established 3 new programs

2005

Became an independent Institution of Higher Education operating under the umbrella of the King Faisal Foundation

2006

Introduced 3 new majors including the 1st department offering Engineering degrees to women in Saudi Arabia

2008

Acquired University status as a private institution of higher education for women with 3 colleges

2009

Offered the Master of Islamic Financial Management Degree

2012

Received full institutional accreditation from the NCAAA

2015

Awarded 5 Stars in the categories of Employability and Facilities, and 4 Stars in the category of Teaching Inclusiveness and by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

2016

Won the prestigious King Abdulaziz Quality Award in the category of private higher education institutions

2017

Received a full institutional re-accreditation for the period 2017 to 2024 by the Education Evaluation Commission Offered the Master of Energy Engineering Received accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for its 3 engineering programs Ranked among the best 100 universities in the Arab region according to QS Ranking

2018

Obtained an active membership at the Association of Arab Universities

2020

Received the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for its Architecture Program

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P.O.Box 34689,
Jeddah 21478, KSA
Tel: +966 920003331
Fax: +966 12 637 7447
Email:
effatuniversity@effatuniversity.edu.sa

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