Al Yamamah University

What Al Yamamah University does

Al Yamamah University is a private higher education institution headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a branch campus in Al Khobar (Eastern Province) operating under the name YU-AlKhobar. Founded approximately 20 years ago (with the first cohort graduating in 2009), the university was established under the vision of founding president Dr. Ahmed Aleisa, former Saudi Minister of Education, and Chairman Sheikh Khalid Alkhudair. The institution delivers undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic units: the College of Business (Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, MIS, MBA, EMBA), the College of Engineering & Architecture (Architecture, Computer Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Master in Cybersecurity), the College of Law (Bachelor of Law, LLM), and the Deanship of Arts & Sciences. Supporting units include the INTERLINK International Institute for English preparatory programs, Center for Executive Education, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, Career Services Center, and the Ghazi Al Gosaibi Chair for Developmental and Cultural Studies.

The university operates a 160,000 sqm main campus with separate facilities for male and female students, including academic buildings, the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Al-Khudair Hall, library, gymnasium, and mosque. Technology infrastructure consists of an EduGate academic portal, a Learning Management System (LMS), Microsoft 365 integration, and a Coop Hub for cooperative training placement. The institution holds five international accreditations: NCAAA (Saudi Arabia), ABET (USA), NAAB (USA), Education Commission (USA), and HCERES (France, with full 5-year accreditation granted to the Bachelor of Laws program in 2026).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic fees (recurring subscription model across bachelor's and master's degree programs) supplemented by corporate training and executive education through INTERLINK and the Center for Executive Education (professional services model). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The university serves Saudi and international students seeking undergraduate, graduate, and transfer pathways, with annual enrollment cycles and recruitment via website applications, school partnerships, and a Global Engagement Office. As a private institution aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 human capital objectives, Al Yamamah University has built an extensive MoU network with Saudi government entities (Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Tourism Authority, General Entertainment Authority, NIDLP) and major corporates (Tadawul Group, Al Rajhi Bank, Alinma Bank, Zain, Elm, Roshn), plus international academic partnerships including San Diego State University.

Name

Al Yamamah University

Legal name

Al Yamamah University

Website

https://yu.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Al Yamamah University is a private Saudi higher education institution headquartered in Riyadh with a branch campus in Al Khobar, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across Business, Engineering & Architecture, Law, and Arts & Sciences, serving Saudi and international students through tuition-based enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Executive education
• Corporate training

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition fees, application fees, and related academic charges for various degree programs including bachelor's and master's degrees across business, engineering, law, and arts and sciences disciplines.
2. Corporate Training and Executive Education: Revenue from professional academies and corporate training programs offered through the INTERLINK International Institute and Center for Executive Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al Yamamah University provides private higher education in Saudi Arabia through colleges in business, engineering and architecture, law, and arts and sciences, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees including MBA, EMBA, LLM, and Master in Cyber Security programs. It also offers university preparatory programs, corporate training, and executive education through INTERLINK International Institute and the Center for Executive Education.

Product overview

Al Yamamah University is a Saudi higher education institution offering a comprehensive academic portfolio through four main colleges (Business, Engineering & Architecture, Law, and Arts & Sciences), along with the INTERLINK International Institute for preparatory programs. The university operates multiple specialized centers including Executive Education, Teaching & Learning Excellence, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Career Services, and Student Counselling. Key digital platforms include the EduGate academic portal and Learning Management System. Professional development offerings include certification programs, corporate training, and graduate degrees (MBA, EMBA, LLM, MCS). The institution has a branch campus in AlKhobar and maintains international partnerships including with San Diego State University for its Cyber Security program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YU - AlKhobar: A second campus of Al Yamamah University located in AlKhobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Products and services

• Business Undergraduate Programs
• Engineering and Architecture Undergraduate Programs
• Bachelor of Law
• MBA
• Executive MBA
• Master in Cyber Security (MCS)
• Master's in Business Law (LLM)
• University Preparatory Program
• Corporate Training and Development
• Center for Executive Education programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Network Engineering students secured first place in Defenseathon Hackathon for defense technologies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Events Center (NEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026MoU aimed at strengthening cooperation in training and development, supporting qualification of national talents, and exchanging expertise and knowledge. Aligns educational outcomes with Kingdom's growing events sector needs.
• Alinma BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Al Yamamah University, represented by its Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, signed a MoU with Alinma Bank to strengthen collaboration in innovation and entrepreneurship, developing impactful initiatives and programs supporting innovative projects and empowering entrepreneurs. Signed by Dr. Yasser Al-Moalwi, Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center.
• Elm Company (شركة عِلم)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 December 2025MoU to enhance cooperation in training and development, support national talent qualification, and exchange expertise and knowledge. Develop joint training programs and strengthen integration between academic and technical sectors.
• Saudi Export Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025MoU under patronage of the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources at 'Made in Saudi Arabia 2025' exhibition. Aims to enhance cooperation in training, capacity building, and expertise exchange supporting national talent empowerment and Saudi export competitiveness.
• Ministry of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025MoU signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair, CEO, with the Ministry represented by Turki Al-Dhihan, Director General of HR. Aims to enhance cooperation in relevant fields for both parties.
• FBS CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2025MoU attended by Dr. Obaid Al-Motairy, VP for Graduate Studies and Research, and Kevin Haslam, Co-founder of FBS Center. Aims to enhance cooperation in employment and training sectors.
• Saudi Post - Sabel (مؤسسة البريد السعودي)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025MoU signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair, CEO, with engineer Ahmed Al-Jarad, Supervisor General of Human Capital and Shared Services. Aims to enhance cooperation in employment, training, and research sectors.
• King Salman Park Foundation (مؤسسة حديقة الملك سلمان)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2025MoU signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair, CEO, with Thamer Al-Muarik, Head of HR Sector. Aims to enhance cooperation in relevant sectors.
• VFS Global AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2025MoU signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair, CEO, with Manuel Queirós, Head of Strategy and Market Development. Aims to develop employment, training, and research sectors.
• Emkan (إمكان)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025MoU to enhance cooperation in fields related to employment, training, and research sectors.
• Saudi Credit Information Company (Simah)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025MoU signed with the National Center for Privatization represented by Khaled Bital, Head of HR and Institutional Support. Aims to enhance cooperation in education and development supporting Vision 2030.
• National Center for PrivatizationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 December 2024MoU signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair, CEO, with Mohanned Bassodan, CEO. Aims to enhance cooperation in relevant fields.
• Al Dawaa Medical Services Company (شركة الدواء للخدمات الطبية)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2024MoU signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair, CEO, with Mohammed Al-Faraj, CEO. Aims to enhance cooperation in relevant fields.
• Real Estate Development Fund (صندوق التنمية العقارية)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024MoU signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair, CEO, with Mansour Al-Madi, CEO. Aims to enhance cooperation in relevant fields.
• Education Evaluation Authority (هيئة تقويم التعليم والتدريب)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2024Agreement signed by Dr. Hossam Ramadan, University President, for accreditation of three master's programs through the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation. Aims to enhance quality of academic programs and ensure education outcomes.
• Jediah ( جيديا)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2024Cooperation agreement signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair, CEO, with Ziad Al-Eissa, CEO. Aims to enhance cooperation in electronic payments, fintech, and training.
• Saudi Tourism Authority (الهيئة السعودية للسياحة)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2024MoU aims to develop and grow Saudi tourism sector through education, research, and innovation. Serves employment, training, and research sectors.
• Saudi Industrial Development Fund (صندوق التنمية الصناعية السعودي)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2024MoU signed by Abdulrahman Al-Khudair with Mohammad Al-Hamid, Acting VP of Human Capital. Serves employment, training, research, and studies sectors.
• University of San Diego - Shiley School of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2024MoU makes Shiley School of Engineering the academic and educational partner for the Master's in Cybersecurity program. Enables knowledge and expertise exchange between engineering faculties of both universities.
• Zain (شركة زين)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2024MoU signed through the Center for Executive Education at LIP 24 Tech Conference. Aims to enhance cooperation in digital skills development and training. Enables students to benefit from training programs offered by Zain.
• Tadawul Group (مجموعة تداول السعودية)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023MoU aims to enhance cooperation in employment, training, exhibitions, and research. Strengthens cooperation in academic and training fields.
• Roshan (روشن)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023MoU aims at cooperation in development, studies, and related research. Opens cooperative training and employment opportunities for students and provides scholarships for Roshan staff across all programs.
• General Entertainment Authority (الهيئة العامة للترفيه)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2023MoU signed at Happiness Makers Initiative launch ceremony. Aims to enhance cooperation in employment, training, exhibitions, research, and entertainment fields.
• Al Rajhi Bank (مصرف الراجحي)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2023Cooperation agreement for financing postgraduate studies applicants. Extension of university strategy to facilitate educational services for graduate students.
• LinkedIn (شركة لينكدان العالمية)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2023Cooperation agreement aims to enhance skills and prepare students and graduates to excel in the job market.
• Sultan Bin Abdulaziz City for Humanitarian Services (مدينة سلطان بن عبدالعزيز للخدمات الإنسانية)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2023MoU aims to enhance mutual cooperation and service integration including medical services, educational program development, and training cooperation.
• Safi (Danone) (شركة الصافي - دانون)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2023MoU to enhance cooperative training opportunities for students and exchange academic and practical expertise and support research.
• Tahkom Technology (تحكم التقنية)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2023Cooperation agreement to enhance mutual interests in business accelerators, technology solutions, cybersecurity, and cooperative training opportunities for students and graduate studies.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (الهيئة السعودية للتخصصات الصحية)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2023Cooperation agreement signed by Dr. Hossam Ramadan, University President, with Dr. Aws Al-Shams, Secretary General. Aims to provide benefits for commission members including cooperative training and graduate studies partnerships.
• Saudi Electronic University (الجامعة السعودية الإلكترونية)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 February 2023MoU signed by Dr. Hossam Ramadan, University President, with Dr. Lailak Al-Saffadi, President of SEU. Represents cooperation between education sectors leveraging mutual capabilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Business and Technology (UBT): Private Saudi university in Jeddah with a business and engineering-heavy portfolio. Comparable in target market and pricing tier to Al Yamamah.
• Sulaiman Al Rajhi University: Private Saudi university with business, engineering, and medical programs. Comparable as a private Vision-2030-aligned institution competing for the same student pool.
• Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University: Private Saudi university in the Eastern Province (Al Khobar) with business, engineering, and law programs. Directly comparable as a regional private competitor and neighbor to Al Yamamah's Al Khobar branch.
• Alfaisal University: Private, non-profit Saudi university in Riyadh offering undergraduate and graduate programs in business, engineering, and medicine. Competes directly with Al Yamamah for the same Vision 2030-aligned student pool in the Riyadh market.
• Dar Al Uloom University: Riyadh-based private Saudi university offering business, engineering, law, and pharmacy programs. Directly comparable as a private Riyadh competitor with overlapping college mix.
• Prince Sultan University: Riyadh-based private university with colleges in business, engineering, law, and computing. Closely comparable to Al Yamamah on size, college mix, and target student segment.
• Effat University: Private Saudi university in Jeddah with ABET and NCAAA accreditations across engineering and business programs. Comparable on accreditation strategy, college mix, and Vision 2030 positioning.

Broad incumbents

• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM): Saudi Arabia's flagship public STEM university. While public and not a direct commercial competitor, it sets the employer-preference benchmark against which Al Yamamah's engineering and business graduates are measured.

Regional players

• University of Bahrain: Public GCC university with business, engineering, and law colleges. Useful as a regional benchmark for private higher education economics and program mix in the Gulf.
• Saudi Electronic University: Public Saudi university specializing in blended and online learning across business, computing, and health. Competitor for non-traditional and working-student segments that Al Yamamah targets via INTERLINK and executive education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alyamamah_uni
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqlcCnVGk9piwKns2FPMR5w
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlYamamah.Uni
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-yamamah-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/alyamamah_university

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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