A Nation Rebuilding Its Knowledge Infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has committed hundreds of billions to transform the Kingdom from an oil economy to a knowledge economy.
What's Changed
Vision 2030 has placed universities at the centre of national transformation.
Massive Investment in Education Infrastructure
New university cities, research parks, and academic free zones are being built at unprecedented scale as part of Vision 2030.
Regulatory Openness to Foreign Institutions
MOHE is actively seeking top-tier global partners to establish degree-granting campuses within the Kingdom.
Talent Localization Mandate
Saudi nationals need world-class graduate education at home. The Kingdom is investing in building domestic capacity.
Research Priorities Aligned with Global Challenges
Energy transition, AI, health, and advanced materials — Saudi research funding is directed at the questions that matter most.
National Research Priorities
Research funding aligned with the questions that define the century.
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Transition
Health Sciences
Advanced Materials
Climate Technology
Digital Infrastructure
Entity operational in Dubai
University partnerships in the region
Students impacted across Asia
Why It Matters for Your University
The Gulf's knowledge economy is being built now. Your institution can help shape it.
Strategic Presence in the Gulf's Largest Economy
Saudi Arabia's GDP exceeds $1 trillion — the dominant economic force in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Research Funding Tied to National Priorities
Billions allocated to AI, energy transition, health sciences, and materials research — aligned with your pillars.
Faculty Exchange & Doctoral Pipelines
Build joint research programmes, exchange faculty, and create doctoral pathways between your campus and the Kingdom.
Gateway to Broader GCC Expansion
A Saudi presence opens doors to UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman — the entire Gulf knowledge economy.
24-Month Pathway
From first conversation to first cohort.
Exploration
Months 1–3Alignment conversations, campus visits, faculty dialogue
Design
Months 4–9JV structure, academic model, curriculum framework, site selection
Regulatory
Months 6–12FHEI application (India) or MOHE approval (Saudi Arabia)
Infrastructure
Months 9–18Campus development, systems integration, faculty recruitment
Launch
Months 18–24First cohort enrollment, inaugural programs