King Faisal University was established in the year 1975 with the students around 90,000. KFU was initially established with four colleges: two in Dammam and the other two in Al-Ahsa. The first four scientific colleges were the College of Agricultural and Food Sciences and the College of Veterinary
Medicine and Animal Husbandry at the main campus in Al-Hasa; and the College of Architecture and Planning and the College of
Medicine and Medical Sciences in Dammam. It has also published more than 2,000 scientific
articles in domestic and international scientific journals. The university also developed and modernised its curriculam, study plans and educational programmes in all colleges to be consistent with the requirements of the Saudi society, as well as to cope with the latest scientific and technical developments.
The University has also given special attention to conferences and symposia in scientific and cultural enrichment of knowledge and community service. It has organised more than 66 local and global conferences symposia.
Last Updated on: Nov 29, 2024