Prince Sultan University

What Prince Sultan University does

Prince Sultan University (PSU) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operating under a Board of Trustees chaired by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Province. PSU runs seven academic colleges — College of Computer & Information Sciences, College of Engineering, College of Business Administration, College of Architecture and Design, College of Sciences and Humanities, College of Law, and the newly inaugurated College of Medicine — collectively offering over 22 undergraduate and graduate programs. The university maintains a 3:1 student-to-faculty ratio and serves undergraduate students, graduate students, incoming medical college students for Academic Year 2026-2027, and continuing education learners through its PSU Digital Academy and Community Language Center.

The university operates a digital infrastructure comprising the EduGate academic portal, the eduHUB learning platform, an E-Learning Center, a Teaching & Learning Center, a Central Library, and specialized research facilities including the Research and Initiatives Center (RIC), the Cybex Center for Cybersecurity Excellence, and the Language and Communication Research Lab (LCRL). Research output has reached high-impact venues, including a Registered Report in Nature Human Behaviour (September 2025) with 25,163 participants across 19 languages and neuromorphic computing research published in Nature Communications that achieved over 92% accuracy in AI learning tasks. The institution holds full institutional accreditation from NCAAA as the first Saudi private university to do so, alongside AACSB business accreditation and ABET EAC and CAC engineering and computing accreditations.

PSU generates revenue primarily through tuition and academic fees across its colleges, supplemented by continuing education programs and the Community Language Center. A merit-based scholarship program provides up to 100% tuition coverage plus a 1,500 SAR monthly allowance for distinguished students. Admissions are managed by a dedicated deanship via the EduGate portal, with prospective student outreach through university forums, open days, and on-campus events. Recent strategic moves include the inauguration of the College of Medicine and University Hospital in June 2026, academic partnerships with Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic for medical curriculum co-development, a partnership with the Saudi Space Agency to launch a College of Space and Aviation Sciences, and a Diriyah Company collaboration on a Cultural Architecture design studio tied to the Diriyah Biennale 2026.

Name

Prince Sultan University

Legal name

Prince Sultan University

Website

https://psu.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Prince Sultan University is a private higher education institution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, operating seven academic colleges with over 22 undergraduate and graduate programs, including a newly inaugurated College of Medicine. It serves undergraduate, graduate, medical, and continuing education students under tuition and scholarship-supported revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private university programs
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate studies
• Medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees charged to undergraduate and graduate students across all colleges including the new College of Medicine. The university offers various scholarship programs including up to 100% tuition coverage plus 1500 SAR monthly allowance for distinguished students.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Revenue from continuing education units offering certification programs and specialized courses for professional development.
3. Community Language Center: Language education services provided through the Community Language Center (CLC) for external community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prince Sultan University is a private higher education institution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia delivering bachelor's and master's degree programs across six colleges (Law, Sciences and Humanities, Engineering, Business Administration, Computer and Information Sciences, Architecture and Design) and a newly inaugurated College of Medicine. Programs combine theoretical study with experiential learning and are delivered by internationally-recognized faculty.

Product overview

Prince Sultan University is a private higher education institution offering a multi-college platform with over 22 undergraduate and graduate programs across six academic colleges: College of Computer & Information Sciences (CCIS), College of Engineering (CE), College of Business Administration (CBA), College of Architecture and Design (CAD), College of Sciences and Humanities (CSH), and College of Law (CL). The university also recently inaugurated its College of Medicine. The institution operates supporting infrastructure including the eduHUB digital learning platform, Central Library, Research and Initiatives Center, and Cybex Center for cybersecurity excellence, all geared toward providing experiential learning alongside theoretical study taught by internationally-recognized faculty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eduHUB: Online education hub platform provided by the university.
• PSU Digital Academy
• The Dean's List
• Community Language Center (CLC)

Products and services

• College of Computer & Information Sciences (CCIS) Academic college at PSU offering undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science, information technology, and related disciplines, including cybersecurity specializations through the Cybex Center. Intended for prospective undergraduate and graduate students in computing.
• College of Engineering (CE) Academic college at PSU offering ABET-accredited engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, and related programs. Intended for prospective undergraduate and graduate engineering students.
• College of Business Administration (CBA) Academic college at PSU offering AACSB-accredited business administration programs including accounting. Intended for prospective undergraduate and graduate business students.
• College of Architecture and Design (CAD) Academic college at PSU offering architecture and design programs with active student participation in international design competitions and cultural architecture initiatives. Intended for prospective architecture and design students.
• College of Sciences and Humanities (CSH) Academic college at PSU offering undergraduate and graduate programs in sciences and humanities disciplines. Intended for prospective students seeking science and humanities degrees.
• College of Law (CL) Academic college at PSU offering law programs. Intended for prospective undergraduate and graduate law students in Saudi Arabia.
• College of Medicine Newly inaugurated medical college developed with academic partnerships including Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, offering an advanced medical education model incorporating AI technologies. Enrolling students for academic year 2026-2027.
• eduHUB Online Learning Platform Digital educational hub platform providing online learning resources and tools for PSU students to access course materials and digital academic services.
• PSU Digital Academy and Community Language Center Continuing education and professional certification programs offering professional development courses, certification programs, and language education services to external community members beyond enrolled degree students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 92% accuracy in AI learning tasks achieved through neuromorphic computing research
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diriyah CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 September 2025Architecture department participation in the 'Cultural Architecture' initiative led by Diriyah Company, coinciding with Diriyah Biennale 2026. Students will work on specialized academic courses including Diriyah Design Studio, creating cultural projects in the historical Diriyah context.
• KPMGminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2024Continuous collaboration where KPMG experts delivered lectures to Accounting department students covering auditing practices, risk assessment procedures, and materiality concepts. Sessions aimed at bridging academic knowledge with professional practices.
• Saudi Space AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2024Collaboration for celebrating Global Space Week, marking PSU's efforts in launching College of Space and Aviation Sciences. Partnership includes joint activities and events to advance space science education and research.
• Cleveland CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for curriculum development and collaboration in the College of Medicine. The partnership involves developing academic programs and reviews in cooperation with Cleveland Clinic to ensure advanced educational experience according to highest international standards.
• Mayo CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for medical education curriculum development. Mayo Clinic collaborates with PSU's College of Medicine for program review and development ensuring world-class medical education standards.
• National Grid Saudi Electricity CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications and Networks Engineering department organized field visits to the National Control Center of Saudi Electricity Company for engineering students.
• Al-Fanar GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMemorandum of cooperation signed with Al-Fanar Group for Student Affairs Deanship to support student services and programs.
• Saudi Heritage CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for organizing International Restoration Week in Riyadh during October, focusing on global initiatives and innovative techniques in protecting and restoring urban heritage.
• IFLA (International Federation of Landscape Architects)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported Landmark Middle East award nomination for architecture student, recognizing innovative designs that enhance environmental resilience and community well-being.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Business and Technology (UBT): Private Saudi university with multiple colleges including business, engineering, and IT, including ACCA-aligned business programs. Comparable Saudi private peer competing for similar student segments.
• Alfaisal University: Riyadh-based private Saudi university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges including engineering, business, and medicine. Most directly comparable peer given similar Saudi private-university positioning, multi-college structure, and Vision 2030 alignment.
• Effat University: Private Saudi university in Jeddah with ABET-accredited engineering and computing programs and AACSB-aligned business offerings. Comparable Saudi private peer with similar accreditation ambitions.
• Al Yamamah University: Riyadh-based private Saudi university with colleges in engineering, business, IT, and humanities. Direct competitor for the same Riyadh-area student pool with a similar multi-college private model.
• Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University: Saudi university with multi-campus presence and broad college coverage including medicine, engineering, and business. Comparable in program breadth even though public, providing a benchmark for PSU's positioning.
• Dar Al Uloom University: Riyadh-based private Saudi university offering programs across business, computing, engineering, and law. Closely comparable in scale, accreditation pursuit, and target student segments.
• Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University: Private Saudi university located in the Eastern Province with multi-college structure covering engineering, business, law, and sciences. Comparable as a Saudi private non-profit university targeting similar undergraduate and graduate student segments.

Regional players

• Ahlia University: Bahrain-based private university with colleges in business, engineering, and computing. Comparable as a smaller GCC private peer with multi-college structure and AACSB-equivalent accreditation.
• American University of Sharjah (AUS): Gulf-based private university with multi-college structure, AACSB and ABET accreditations, and English-language instruction. Comparable as a regional private peer pursuing similar accreditation and research ambitions in a neighbouring GCC market.
• American University of Beirut (AUB): Established MENA private university with multiple colleges, medical school, and significant research output. Comparable as a regional benchmark for prestige, research publication record, and accreditation breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubepsu.edu.sa/en/video

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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