Classes start Sunday 3 January 2027. Save 20% with the DAU grant for new self-funded students. Bachelor's and master's in Business, Law, Architecture and Design. Separate campuses for men and women in Riyadh.

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Start your Business degreethis January

Finance and Banking, Marketing, Human Resources Management and Accounting. Four-year degrees with a summer placement at an employer.

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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
  • Length4 years137 to 140 credit hours
  • LanguageArabic or EnglishAccounting is taught in Arabic
  • Tuition a yearFrom SAR 84,000Up to SAR 86,000, by programme. From SAR 67,000 with the 20% grant.
  • CampusRiyadhSeparate campuses for men and women

Programmes starting in January

Four business degrees

Compare the four degrees side by side. Full details opens the complete study plan and the cost of the whole degree.

Finance and Banking

For careers in banks, investment firms and corporate finance.

  • 4 years
  • 137 credit hours
  • Arabic or English

You'll study

  • Corporate finance, investment and banking operations
  • Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification, with access to CFA exam scholarships
  • Employer visits, most recently to Jadwa Investment and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Leads to

Banker, credit or investment analyst, treasury officer, wealth manager

Tuition a yearAbout SAR 84,000
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Marketing

For careers in brands, agencies, digital and sales.

  • 4 years
  • 140 credit hours
  • Arabic or English

You'll study

  • Consumer behaviour and digital marketing, including social media
  • Marketing research and strategy
  • Talks from employers such as MBC Media Solutions

Leads to

Marketing executive, digital and social media specialist, brand coordinator

Tuition a yearAbout SAR 86,000
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Human Resources Management

For careers in recruitment, training and people management.

  • 4 years
  • 140 credit hours
  • Arabic or English

You'll study

  • Recruitment and performance management
  • Saudi labour and social insurance law
  • A 6-credit placement with an employer in the summer after year three

Leads to

HR specialist, recruiter, training coordinator, HR business partner

Tuition a yearAbout SAR 86,000
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Accounting

For careers in audit, tax and corporate finance.

  • 4 years
  • 140 credit hours
  • Arabic

You'll study

  • Financial and managerial accounting, and auditing
  • Taxation and zakat, based on Saudi practice
  • A 6-credit placement with an employer in the summer after year three

Leads to

Accountant, auditor, tax and zakat specialist, financial analyst

Tuition a yearAbout SAR 86,000
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Why business at DAU

Work experience is part of every degree

Quality you can trust

Accredited, with a route to the CFA

DAU's College of Business Administration has taught business since 2008. DAU is accredited by ETEC, Saudi Arabia's accreditation body, and Marketing, Finance and Banking, and Human Resources Management hold their own ETEC programme accreditation. DAU is also a CFA Institute affiliated university.

ETEC; CFA Institute, 2023

Built for real careers

Work experience in every degree

Every business bachelor's includes a 6-credit placement with an employer in the summer after year three. Employers give at least two guest lectures a semester. If you want to start a business, DAU's NAWAT platform offers mentoring and an annual competition.

Study plans, July 2023; College of Business

Learn from experts

Professors with awards for their work

Dr Taoufik Radouche received the Prince Faisal bin Bandar Award for Excellence and Creativity in 2024. Dr Moez Ben Tahar received a Best Paper Award in 2023. Courses are built on current business cases.

DAU news, 2023 and 2024

A university that fits your life

Arabic or English, at any stage

Study Finance and Banking, Marketing or Human Resources Management in Arabic or English. Accounting is taught in Arabic. Classes mix school leavers with working adults.

DAU fees and programmes, 2026–27

Accreditation and experts

Who accredits it, and who teaches it

Our accreditations and awards

  • Dar Al Uloom UniversityInstitutional accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)Since 2019
  • Marketing, Finance and Banking, Human Resources ManagementETEC programme accreditation
  • Finance and BankingCFA Institute University AffiliationSince 2023

Learn from experts

  • Dr Taoufik RadoucheHuman Resources ManagementPrince Faisal bin Bandar Award for Excellence and Creativity, 2024
  • Dr Moez Ben TaharAssistant Professor and Director of the University Research Support UnitEconomist. Best Paper Award, 2023
  • Dr Jumah AlzyadatAssistant Professor of EconomicsConsultant in macroeconomic policy and finance

After you graduate

Where graduates work

stc and Riyad Bank are among the employers DAU graduates list most often on LinkedIn.

ProgrammeWhere graduates work
Finance and BankingBanks, investment firms, insurers and regulators
MarketingAgencies, media groups, retailers and start-ups
Human Resources ManagementEvery sector, from government to telecoms and retail
AccountingAudit firms, banks, government and corporate finance teams

Source: DAU's LinkedIn alumni page, November 2026. Self-reported by graduates from all programmes.

In their own words

Why students chose DAU

My advisor helps me a lot with every difficulty.
New DAU student, Marketing · DAU survey, October 2026
Small class sizes, so the professor focuses on the students.
New DAU student · DAU survey, October 2026
I was really happy with the fast application and the helpful staff.
New DAU student · DAU survey, October 2026

Graduates

Where our graduates are now

Name

Finance and Banking graduate · Head of Investment Confirmation, Saudi Central Bank

Name

Business graduate · Founder and CEO, hospitality start-up

Name

Human Resources graduate · HR Development Director

Name

Marketing graduate · Founder and brand strategy consultant

Early bird

Apply early and save on tuition

Ask about the offer

Offer, amount and end date to be approved by DAU.

Entry requirements and fees

What you need to apply

What you need depends on where you're starting from.

Which sounds like you?

Finished school in 2026?

Start in January instead of waiting until September. Apply with your results now.

  • Secondary school certificate
  • Qudurat (General Aptitude) result
  • Tahsili (Achievement) result
  • Medical fitness report

Documents to upload

  1. Secondary certificate (original and a copy)
  2. Qudurat and Tahsili results
  3. National ID, passport or iqama
  4. Two personal photos
  5. Medical fitness report

How to enroll

Five steps to 3 January

  1. Enroll

    Tap Enroll Now and leave your details. An admissions advisor calls you.

  2. Apply online

    Upload your documents in DAU's student system.

  3. Get your decision

    Admissions contacts you with the decision.

  4. Pay and register

    Pay the SAR 3,000 admission fee, then choose your courses.

  5. Start

    Sunday 3 January 2027.

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Questions

Before you apply

Which business degrees can I start in January 2027?

Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh has four business bachelor's degrees starting on Sunday 3 January 2027: Finance and Banking, Marketing, Human Resources Management and Accounting. Each takes four years and includes a summer placement with an employer.

Can I study business in English at DAU?

Yes, for three of the four degrees. Finance and Banking, Marketing and Human Resources Management are taught in Arabic or English, and you choose. Accounting is taught in Arabic. Some university requirement courses may be taught in Arabic.

How much does a business degree cost at DAU?

About SAR 84,000 to SAR 86,000 a year if you finish in four years, depending on the programme, or about SAR 67,000 to SAR 69,000 with the 20% grant for new self-funded students. Dar Al Uloom University charges SAR 2,450 per credit hour, and the degrees are 137 to 140 credit hours. There is also a one-off SAR 3,000 admission fee. You take 12 to 20 credit hours a semester, and you pay per credit hour.

Are DAU's business degrees accredited?

Yes. Dar Al Uloom University holds institutional accreditation from Saudi Arabia's Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC). Marketing, Finance and Banking, and Human Resources Management also hold ETEC programme accreditation.

Does DAU help with the CFA qualification?

Yes. DAU has been a CFA Institute affiliated university since 2023. Finance and Banking students prepare for the Chartered Financial Analyst qualification and can apply for CFA exam scholarships.

What jobs can I get with a business degree from DAU?

Graduates work as accountants, auditors, marketers, HR specialists and financial analysts, in banks, audit firms, agencies and government. stc and Riyad Bank are among the employers DAU graduates list most often on LinkedIn.

Can I start my own business while I study?

Yes. DAU's NAWAT entrepreneurship platform offers workshops, help with business plans and an annual competition, and connects students with mentors and funders.

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.

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.

Does the degree include work experience?

Yes. Every DAU business bachelor's includes a 6-credit placement with an employer in the summer after year three. Employers also give at least two guest lectures each semester.

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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Bachelor of Finance and Banking

The Bachelor of Finance and Banking at Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh is a four-year, 137-credit-hour degree taught in Arabic or English. The next intake starts on Sunday 3 January 2027.

Length
4 years · 137 credit hours
Language
Arabic or English
Starts
Sunday 3 January 2027
Recognition
ETEC programme accreditation. DAU is a CFA Institute affiliated university.

What you'll study

  • Corporate finance, investment and banking operations
  • Preparation for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification, with access to CFA exam scholarships
  • Employer visits, most recently to Jadwa Investment and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
  • A 6-credit placement with an employer in the summer after year three

Where it leads

Banks, investment firms, insurers and regulators.

Banker, credit or investment analyst, treasury officer, wealth manager.

What it costs, Saudi students

About SAR 84,000 a year

About SAR 336,000 for the full degree (137 credit hours at SAR 2,450). About SAR 269,000 if you keep the 20% grant throughout. Plus a one-off SAR 3,000 admission fee.

The 20% grant is for new self-funded students. It continues if your GPA is in the top 20%.

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Bachelor's · Business

Bachelor of Marketing

The Bachelor of Marketing at Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh is a four-year, 140-credit-hour degree taught in Arabic or English. The next intake starts on Sunday 3 January 2027.

Length
4 years · 140 credit hours
Language
Arabic or English
Starts
Sunday 3 January 2027
Recognition
ETEC programme accreditation.

What you'll study

  • Consumer behaviour and digital marketing, including social media
  • Marketing research and strategy
  • Talks from employers such as MBC Media Solutions
  • A 6-credit placement with an employer in the summer after year three

Where it leads

Agencies, media groups, retailers and start-ups.

Marketing executive, digital and social media specialist, brand coordinator.

What it costs, Saudi students

About SAR 86,000 a year

About SAR 343,000 for the full degree (140 credit hours at SAR 2,450). About SAR 274,000 if you keep the 20% grant throughout. Plus a one-off SAR 3,000 admission fee.

The 20% grant is for new self-funded students. It continues if your GPA is in the top 20%.

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Bachelor's · Business

Bachelor of Human Resources Management

The Bachelor of Human Resources Management at Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh is a four-year, 140-credit-hour degree taught in Arabic or English. The next intake starts on Sunday 3 January 2027.

Length
4 years · 140 credit hours
Language
Arabic or English
Starts
Sunday 3 January 2027
Recognition
ETEC programme accreditation.

What you'll study

  • Recruitment and performance management
  • Saudi labour and social insurance law
  • A 6-credit placement with an employer in the summer after year three

Where it leads

Every sector, from government to telecoms and retail.

HR specialist, recruiter, training coordinator, HR business partner.

What it costs, Saudi students

About SAR 86,000 a year

About SAR 343,000 for the full degree (140 credit hours at SAR 2,450). About SAR 274,000 if you keep the 20% grant throughout. Plus a one-off SAR 3,000 admission fee.

The 20% grant is for new self-funded students. It continues if your GPA is in the top 20%.

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Bachelor's · Business

Bachelor of Accounting

The Bachelor of Accounting at Dar Al Uloom University (DAU) in Riyadh is a four-year, 140-credit-hour degree taught in Arabic. The next intake starts on Sunday 3 January 2027.

Length
4 years · 140 credit hours
Language
Arabic
Starts
Sunday 3 January 2027
Recognition
Covered by DAU's institutional accreditation (ETEC).

What you'll study

  • Financial and managerial accounting, and auditing
  • Taxation and zakat, based on Saudi practice
  • A 6-credit placement with an employer in the summer after year three

Where it leads

Audit firms, banks, government and corporate finance teams.

Accountant, auditor, tax and zakat specialist, financial analyst.

What it costs, Saudi students

About SAR 86,000 a year

About SAR 343,000 for the full degree (140 credit hours at SAR 2,450). About SAR 274,000 if you keep the 20% grant throughout. Plus a one-off SAR 3,000 admission fee.

The 20% grant is for new self-funded students. It continues if your GPA is in the top 20%.

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