Taibah University

What Taibah University does

Taibah University (جامعة طيبة) is a public government university in Saudi Arabia, established in 2003 under the Ministry of Education and headquartered in Medina Al-Munawwarah adjacent to the Prophet's Mosque. The university operates 7 campuses across the Medina region (main campus plus 6 branches in Yanbu, Al-Ula, Al-Hanakiyah, Khaybar, Al-Mahd, and Badr) and delivers diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across 26 colleges in health sciences, engineering, sciences, computer science, business, law, education, arts, and applied disciplines. It serves primarily Saudi nationals, for whom tuition is free through the unified national admission platform (uap.sa), with separate paid diploma programs for applied disciplines and financial support stipends (1,000 SAR monthly for scientific disciplines, 850 SAR for literary disciplines).

The university's technology stack consists of digital academic platforms and educational technology systems supporting online learning, research management, and administrative operations. Core systems include the Digital Admission and Registration System, the Electronic Student Services Portal, the Research Management System supporting the Genetics and Genetic Diseases Center (affiliated with the Saudi Human Genome Project), the Expert House Platform for consultation services (with registered copyright), the Institutional Data Office systems, and the Open Data Library. The university is integrated with national platforms including Jadarat for employment, Etimad for procurement, the National Open Data Portal, and the Study in Saudi Arabia platform for international student recruitment.

The revenue model is government appropriation-funded, with free tuition for Saudi nationals as the primary offering and select paid diploma programs (covering areas like network administration, database management, digital marketing, cybersecurity, financial accounting, and logistics) as a secondary revenue stream. The university operates investment arms (Taibah Valley) focused on technology transfer and research commercialization, and maintains strategic partnerships with government entities (Royal Commission for AlUla, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Monsha'at) and private sector organizations. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Taibah University

Legal name

Taibah University (جامعة طيبة)

Website

https://taibahu.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Taibah University (جامعة طيبة) is a Saudi government university operating 7 campuses across the Medina region, delivering diploma through doctoral programs across 26 colleges and serving primarily Saudi national students with free tuition integrated into the national admission system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University academic programs
• Research and innovation
• Health sciences education
• Engineering and computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Medina

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Taibah University is a public Saudi government university that delivers higher education through diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across 26 colleges spanning health sciences, engineering, sciences, business, law, arts, and humanities. It operates a main campus in Medina and six branch campuses in Yanbu, Al-Ula, Al-Hanakiyah, Khaibar, and Badr, complemented by digital services for admission, registration, research, and student support, and supported by five specialized research centers including the Genetics and Genetic Diseases Center affiliated with the Saudi Human Genome Project.

Product overview

Taibah University operates as a comprehensive public university offering a multi-tiered academic portfolio spanning diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs across health sciences, sciences, engineering, humanities, and applied disciplines through 26 colleges in Al-Madinah and five branch campuses. The university complements its academic offerings with an integrated digital services ecosystem comprising the Electronic Services Portal for academic/administrative transactions, the Open Data Library for institutional transparency, the Expert House Platform for consultation services, and the Electronic Participation Platform for community engagement. The Taibah Valley investment arm drives innovation and technology transfer, while the University Medical Center and Dental Hospital provide healthcare services. Recent initiatives include the Taibah Health initiative for campus health promotion and a Digital Innovation and AI Summer Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs Diploma, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across health, scientific, theoretical, and applied disciplines offered through 26 colleges at the main Al-Madinah campus and six branch campuses (Yanbu, Al-Ula, Al-Hanakiyah, Khaybar, Al-Mahd, and Badr). For Saudi national students and international students via the Study in Saudi Arabia platform.
• Paid Diploma Programs Paid diploma programs in applied disciplines including network administration, database management, executive secretarial services, digital marketing, cybersecurity, financial accounting, event management, tourism and hospitality, logistics, and finance. Offered separately from the free national admission system.
• University Medical Center Comprehensive medical facility providing free healthcare services to faculty, staff, students, and their families through more than 30 specialized consultation clinics.
• Dental Hospital Teaching hospital at the College of Dentistry providing oral and dental healthcare including examinations, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, oral surgery, and gum treatment.
• Taibah Valley (وادي طيبة) University investment arm and innovation valley focused on technology transfer, innovation support, and commercialization of research outcomes.
• Expert House Platform (بيوت الخبرة) Digital platform and applications providing expert consultation services, for which the university obtained copyright registration in 2026.
• Professional Certificates Platform (منافس) Professional certificate programs enabling students to obtain professional certifications through the 'Munaqas' platform.
• Digital Innovation and AI Summer Program Seasonal professional development program focused on digital innovation and artificial intelligence skills for students and recent graduates.
• Taibah University Electronic Services Portal Comprehensive digital services portal providing electronic access to student academic services, course registration, grade viewing, financial services, and administrative transactions for students, faculty, and staff.
• Open Data Library (مكتبة البيانات المفتوحة) University open data platform providing public access to institutional data in multiple formats (Excel, CSV) to support research, transparency, and innovation.
• Electronic Participation Platform Digital platform enabling electronic participation through complaints, suggestions, e-consultations, beneficiary voice reports, and social media channels to engage with the university community.
• Electronic Recruitment System Online recruitment service integrated with the national Jadarat platform for faculty and staff positions, including job applications and candidate profile management.
• Industrial Design for Pediatric Surgery Support Industrial design registration supporting preparation for pediatric lip surgery (cleft lip) operations, providing innovative healthcare design capabilities.
• Industrial Design for Elderly Mobility Support Innovative industrial design supporting mobility and independence of elderly people through assistive technology innovation.

Quantifiable outcome

• QS World Ranking 2026: 1201-1400 globally (improved from 1001-1200 in 2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• General Administration of Education in Medina Region (الإدارة العامة للتعليم بمنطقة المدينة المنورة)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration in educational services to build a competitive knowledge society by providing educational opportunities, improving educational outputs quality, increasing research effectiveness, encouraging creativity and innovation, developing community partnership, and enhancing capabilities of education sector employees in Medina region.
• Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (منشآت) (Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting entrepreneurship culture, startups, initiative and innovation, diversifying financial support sources, venture capital initiatives, providing administrative and technical support, and developing enterprise capabilities in management, technical, financial, marketing and human resources areas.
• King Faisal Prize (جائزة الملك فيصل)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational award recognizing achievements in five branches: Islamic service, Islamic studies, Arabic language and literature, medicine, and sciences. Aims to serve Muslims and enrich human knowledge.
• King Abdulaziz and his Sons Foundation for Gifted Care (مؤسسة الملك عبدالعزيز ورجالة لرعاية الموهوبين)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to discovering and caring for gifted and distinguished talents in priority developmental scientific fields, contributing to building a local, regional and global model for talent and creativity.
• King Abdulaziz Complex for Endowments Libraries (مجمع الملك عبد العزيز للمكتبات الوقفية)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading organization in managing endowment libraries and rare collections, providing services and facilitating access to the public.
• National Center for Environmental Compliance Monitoring (المركز الوطني للرقابة على الالتزام البيئي)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnsuring commitment to environmental standards and protecting the environment in the Kingdom.
• Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (وزارة الصناعة والثروة المعدنية)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvancing industry and mining sectors, contributing to sustainable development through initiatives of the National Industry Development and Logistics Services Program to transform Kingdom into leading industrial and mining power.
• Royal Commission for AlUla (الهيئة الملكية لمحافظة العلا)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtecting heritage and ensuring safety of AlUla's environment and history while aligning initiatives with sustainability principles, positioning AlUla as a model for heritage preservation and progress.
• Prince Sultan Center for Defense Studies and Research (مركز الأمير سلطان للدراسات والبحوث الدفاعية)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducting specialized studies and research in defense and national security fields to enhance military capabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• King Saud University: Saudi Arabia's flagship public comprehensive university in Riyadh offering programs across health, engineering, sciences, humanities, and business. Directly comparable as a multi-discipline Saudi government university competing for the same national student pool, faculty talent, and Vision 2030 alignment.
• Umm Al-Qura University: Public Saudi university headquartered in Makkah with multiple branch campuses across the Makkah region. Closely comparable to Taibah in being a multi-campus government comprehensive university anchored in a holy city, serving regional populations and aligning with Vision 2030.
• King Abdulaziz University: Major public comprehensive university in Jeddah with strong medical, engineering, and science programs plus a women's campus. Comparable as a large multi-discipline Saudi government university competing for national standing and research funding.
• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: Public Saudi comprehensive university in Dammam with multiple colleges in health, engineering, sciences, and humanities. Comparable as a regional multi-campus government university operating under similar Ministry of Education frameworks and Vision 2030 priorities.
• King Khalid University: Public Saudi university headquartered in Abha with multiple branch campuses across the Asir region. Comparable as a multi-campus regional government university offering similar program mix and facing similar institutional-development trajectories.
• Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University: Largest women's university in the world, located in Riyadh, offering comprehensive health, science, engineering, and humanities programs. Comparable as a large Saudi public comprehensive university under Ministry of Education; the previous workplace of Taibah's current President Dr. Nawal Al-Rashid.

Regional players

• Islamic University of Madinah: Government university in Medina focused on Islamic studies, Arabic language, and Sharia with significant international student enrollment. Comparable as a Medina-based government institution under the same Ministry of Education but with a much narrower academic portfolio focused on religious studies.

Broad incumbents

• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: Saudi Arabia's leading STEM-focused public university, particularly strong in engineering, science, and energy. Comparable as a Saudi government university competing for the same engineering/science student pool, but operates as a more established incumbent with stronger global rankings.
• King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST): Saudi Arabia's top-ranked research-intensive graduate university focused on science, engineering, and technology. Comparable as a Saudi research-focused institution pursuing global rankings and research partnerships, but with materially higher funding, faculty density, and global standing.

Emerging players

• Alfaisal University: Private non-profit Saudi university in Riyadh with a focus on medicine, engineering, business, and sciences. Comparable as a Saudi higher-education institution competing for top-tier students and faculty, but operates on a private tuition-funded model versus Taibah's state-funded model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/taibahu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@universityoftaibah
• Instagraminstagram.com/taibahu
• TikToktiktok.com/@taibahu
• Facebookfacebook.com/taibahu.edu.sa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taibah-university

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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