The year (1419 AH/1998 AD) is a distinguished year in the history of higher education in the Asir region. When the order was issued On Tuesday (9/1/1419 AH), the Noble Supreme Court approved the merger of the two branches of Imam Muhammad bin Saud University. Islamic University and King Saud University in one university, which was called King Khalid University, and its establishment was announced King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz - may God have mercy on him - when he was Crown Prince; To become the eighth university within Saudi university system.

The university began to include the colleges of the two branches, a total of five colleges: four of them in Abha; It is: College of Sharia and Principles Religion, the College of Arabic Language and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Medicine, and the fifth in Jazan; she: Community College, then restructured

King Khalid University is one of the largest universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with more than 50,000 students And students, offering more than 180 programs in various scientific, humanitarian, medical and educational specializations With various academic degrees

To be one of the best universities in the world, and works to achieve this by developing its educational programs, Improving the quality of scientific research and strengthening international partnerships. It plays an important role in community service, as it provides many programs and activities that contribute to development Social, economic and cultural compatible with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.