Founded in 1975, 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 the following locations: Qatif, Hafer AL-batin, Jubail. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is a large (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 degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 45 years old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a 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.
