Overview
Founded in 1975, the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dammam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Province. This institution also has branch campuses in Qatif, Hafer AL-batin and Jubail. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 49-year-old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University  |
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| Name (Non Latin) | جامعة الإمام عبدالرحمن بن فيصل |
| Acronym | IAU |
| Founded | 1975 |
| Motto | New Generation....Great Inspirations |
| Colours | Azure |
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University Location
| Address | Coastal Road Dammam 31441 Eastern Province Saudi Arabia |
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+966 (3) 857 7000 |
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+966 (3) 858 7105 |
| Other locations | Qatif, Hafer AL-batin and Jubail |
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