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Bachelor's and master's degrees in Riyadh, with separate campuses for men and women.
Business students · 16:10
Bachelor's
Business
Finance and Banking · Marketing · HRM · Accounting
Moot court · 16:10
Bachelor's
Law
Bachelor of Law, with moot court and a semester of legal practice
Design studio · 16:10
Bachelor's
Architecture and Design
Architecture · Interior Design · Graphic Design
Evening class · 16:10
Master's
MBA
MBA · Management Information Systems
Law seminar · 16:10
Master's
Law master's
Master of Public Law · Master of Private Law
Save 20% on tuition with the DAU grant for new self-funded students.
- Classes start3 JanSunday 3 January 2027
- ApplicationsOpenApply now, before classes start on 3 January
- Choose from5 study areasBachelor's and master's degrees
- LanguageArabic or EnglishVaries by programme
- Tuition a yearFrom SAR 83,000For a bachelor's, before the 20% grant
- CampusRiyadhSeparate campuses for men and women
Not sure where to start?
Find your route in
Choose the one that describes you. Each takes you to the right page or to admissions.
I'm finishing schoolStart in January instead of waiting until September. I left school a while agoYou can still start a degree. Talk to admissions about your case first. I have a diplomaUse it to apply for a bachelor's degree. I'm at another universityTransfer up to 40% of your degree to DAU. I'm working and want a master'sThe MBA, Master of Public Law and Master of Private Law. I'm a DAU graduateCome back for your master's, at a university you know.
Campus life, women's campus, students between classes · 4:5
Why DAU
What every DAU student gets
Quality you can trust
Accredited across the university
DAU has held institutional accreditation from ETEC, Saudi Arabia's accreditation body, since 2019. Business, law and design programmes hold their own ETEC accreditation, and Architecture holds NAAB International Certification from the US.
Built for real careers
Practice built into every degree
A summer placement in business, a semester of legal training in law and studio work in architecture and design. Employers give at least two guest lectures a semester.
Learn from experts
Professors who practise
They include a former judge at the Board of Grievances, a researcher in the Stanford/Elsevier top 2% of scientists and an award-winning business professor.
A university that fits your life
Separate campuses, Arabic or English
Two campuses in Al-Falah, Riyadh, one for men and one for women. Choose Arabic or English in three business degrees, in classes that mix school leavers with working adults.
More than 6,700 graduates since 2008.
Meet us before you apply
See DAU for yourself
Talk to the people who teach the programmes, online or on campus.
On campus
Festival Open Day
Campus tours, a careers fair, a clubs fair and a student business showcase. Bring your family: there is a welcome coffee for parents.
First week of December
RegisterMake January count
Apply early and save on tuition
Ask about the offer
Offer, amount and end date to be approved by DAU.
Both campuses in Al-Falah, Riyadh: students between classes, one frame per campus · 21:9
Fees
What a year costs
Rounded yearly figures if you finish your degree on time. Tuition is charged per credit hour, so the figure depends on the programme. Each programme page shows the cost of the full degree.
Bachelor's, a year
From SAR 83,000
Up to SAR 86,000, depending on the programme, or SAR 66,000 to SAR 69,000 with the 20% grant. SAR 2,450 per credit hour. Admission fee SAR 3,000.
Master's, a year
From SAR 104,000
About SAR 104,000 for a law master's and SAR 111,000 for the MBA, or SAR 83,000 and SAR 89,000 with the 20% grant. SAR 4,950 per credit hour. Admission fee SAR 5,000.
The 20% grant is for new self-funded students. It continues if your GPA is in the top 20%. Non-Saudi students add 15% VAT.
How to enroll
Five steps to 3 January
Enroll
Tap Enroll Now and leave your details. An admissions advisor calls you.
Apply online
Upload your documents in DAU's student system.
Get your decision
Admissions contacts you with the decision.
Pay and register
Pay the SAR 3,000 admission fee, then choose your courses.
Start
Sunday 3 January 2027.
Questions
Before you apply
Which programmes start in January 2027 at DAU?
Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh starts new students on Sunday 3 January 2027 in Finance and Banking, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Law, Architecture and Interior Design, and in the MBA, Master of Public Law and Master of Private Law. Graphic Design and Management Information Systems are to be confirmed.
Is Dar Al Uloom University accredited?
Yes. Dar Al Uloom University has held institutional accreditation from Saudi Arabia's Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) since 2019. Many of its programmes hold their own ETEC accreditation, and the Bachelor of Architecture holds NAAB International Certification from the US.
Are there scholarships or discounts?
Yes. New self-funded students get a 20% tuition grant at Dar Al Uloom University, and it continues if your GPA is in the top 20%. Each year, up to 10 of the strongest new bachelor's students get 50% off tuition. You need a weighted score of 80% or more, and a GPA of 3.75 to keep it.
Can I study in the evening?
Yes. DAU's evening classes run from 5pm to 10pm, and the master's degrees are built for people in work. An admissions advisor can tell you which classes run in the evening for your programme.
How do I pay, and can I get a refund?
You pay before you register for courses, by cashier's cheque, bank deposit or mada, or by card on campus. If you withdraw, DAU keeps 25% of the fees in the first week and 50% in the second week. There is no refund after that.
When do applications close for January 2027?
Apply now so you're ready for the first day of classes on Sunday 3 January 2027. The final deadline is Thursday 7 January 2027, but if you apply that late you miss the first week of classes.
How much does DAU cost?
A bachelor's degree at Dar Al Uloom University costs about SAR 83,000 to SAR 86,000 a year if you finish on time, depending on the programme, or about SAR 66,000 to SAR 69,000 with the 20% grant for new self-funded students. A master's costs about SAR 104,000 to SAR 111,000 a year, or about SAR 83,000 to SAR 89,000 with the grant. Admission fees are SAR 3,000 for a bachelor's and SAR 5,000 for a master's.
Can I study in English at DAU?
Yes, in Finance and Banking, Marketing and Human Resources Management, where you choose Arabic or English. Architecture, Interior Design and Graphic Design are taught in English. Accounting, Law and the master's programmes are taught in Arabic.
Are the campuses separate for men and women?
Yes. DAU has two campuses in Al-Falah, Riyadh, one for men and one for women, with the same programmes.
Can I start a degree if I left school years ago?
Yes, in many cases. DAU normally asks for a secondary certificate from the last five years, but the University Council can make exceptions. Talk to an admissions advisor before you apply and they'll check your case. Classes at DAU mix recent school leavers with working adults.
Can I transfer to DAU from another university?
Yes. You can transfer up to 40% of a bachelor's degree to Dar Al Uloom University. Admissions checks which of your courses match DAU's study plan.
Is this form for jobs at DAU?
No. The form on this page is for people who want to study at Dar Al Uloom University. If you're looking for a job at DAU, go to DAU Jobs.
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