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 Abdul Aziz - may God have mercy on him - when he was Crown Prince; To become the eighth university within
Saudi university system.
In the years that followed,
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
today
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
King Khalid University seeks to
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.
In 1998 AD - 1999 AD
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order to establish King Khalid University in the city of Abha.
This is done by merging the two branches of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and King Saud University in the Asir region.
In the years that followed, in 1999 AD, King Khalid University opened its doors to male and female students, and began
Study in four colleges:
College of Sharia and Fundamentals of Religion, College of Arabic Language and Social and Administrative Sciences, College of Medicine, and College of
Education.
In the years that followed,
King Khalid University has witnessed great growth and prosperity, as many new colleges were opened, and an increase in...
The number of male and female students, and the development of educational programs.
today
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
King Khalid University seeks to
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.
