University of Tabuk

What University of Tabuk does

University of Tabuk (جامعة تبوك) is a public Saudi Arabian government university founded in 2006 under the Ministry of Education, headquartered in Tabuk in the northwestern region of the Kingdom. The university operates across six locations: a main campus exceeding 12 million square meters in Tabuk city and five provincial colleges in Duba, Haql, Al-Wajh, Umluj, and Tayma, collectively serving the Tabuk region. It delivers diploma, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs across 16+ colleges spanning medicine, engineering, computer science, pharmacy, nursing, business, law, science, and humanities, with a current enrollment of 28,019+ students (14,212 female, 11,807 male) and a headcount of 1,001-5,000 employees.

The institution runs on a digital platform stack comprising the MyUT academic portal (serving faculty, staff, and students), the Sahl administrative system (converting paper-based transactions to electronic processes), and the Tawasul communication system linking employees and the president's office. Research infrastructure includes the AI and Sensing Research Center, a Renewable Energy Center, and three named research chairs under Prince Fahd bin Sultan. The university maintains ISO 27001, ISO 20000-1, and ISO 22301 certifications for information security, IT service management, and business continuity, and operates under its third strategic plan covering 2023-2027 aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

The revenue model is dominated by government funding allocated through the Ministry of Education, supplemented by tuition (government-regulated, with internal and external scholarships and financial aid available) and research grants and contracts from government agencies, private sector partners, and international institutions. Distribution is direct-to-student via the main Tabuk campus, five provincial colleges, and digital self-serve platforms, with go-to-market focused on national admission cycles and high school outreach. Strategic partnerships include flagship agreements with KAUST and NEOM, international exchange arrangements with University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Hospital Canada, and bilateral MoUs with Jordan University of Science and Technology, Arabian Gulf University (Bahrain), and King Salman International University (Egypt).

Name

University of Tabuk

Legal name

University of Tabuk (جامعة تبوك)

Website

https://www.ut.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tabuk

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public Saudi Arabian university under government administration, primary funding comes from government budgets allocated through the Ministry of Education, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 educational objectives.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: University conducts funded research projects and partnerships with government agencies, private sector, and international institutions that provide research financing.
3. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from academic programs including undergraduate, diploma, and graduate studies. Government scholarships support many students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

University of Tabuk delivers higher education services across diploma, undergraduate, and graduate levels through more than 16 colleges (including Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Computers and IT, Business, Law, and Applied Sciences) delivered at a main Tabuk campus and five provincial colleges. It complements teaching with applied research via dedicated centers (AI & Sensing, Renewable Energy, medical research chairs) and digital service infrastructure (MyUT portal, Sahl system, Tawasul communications) for students, faculty, and staff.

Product overview

University of Tabuk is a Saudi Arabian public university offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and institutional services. The university operates through an integrated electronic services platform comprising the MY UT academic portal, the Sahl system for administrative transactions, and the Tawasul communication system. Academic offerings span 16+ colleges including Medicine, Engineering, Computers and Information Technology, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Applied Medical Sciences, providing undergraduate, diploma, and graduate programs. The university also operates research centers including the Artificial Intelligence Sensing Research Center and maintains partnerships for student exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colleges and Academic Programs Undergraduate, diploma, qualifying diploma, and graduate academic programs across 16+ colleges including Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Nursing, Computers and Information Technology, Science, Business Administration, Sharia and Law, Applied Medical Sciences, and Education. Available to Saudi and admitted international students through the national admission cycle and University of Tabuk's provincial colleges.
• Faculty of Computers and Information Technology Academic college offering computer science and information technology undergraduate and graduate programs, including a PhD in Computer Science, for students admitted to the University of Tabuk.
• Artificial Intelligence and Sensing Research Center Dedicated research center conducting applied research in artificial intelligence and sensing technologies, supporting graduate students and faculty research projects aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Programs Portfolio Catalog of formal academic programs from diploma through PhD across multiple colleges and disciplines, available to enrolled students at University of Tabuk.
• MyUT Academic Portal Web-based academic portal system providing electronic services for students, faculty, and staff, including course access, grades, schedules, and academic records management.
• Sahl Electronic Administrative System Electronic administrative system that digitizes paper-based transactions and workflows for employees and faculty members at the University of Tabuk.
• Tawasul Internal Communication System Internal communication platform used by university employees, faculty members, and the university president's office to submit and manage communications and requests.
• University Email Service for Students Official email accounts and access service for students administered by the Deanship of Admission and Registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 801-1000 globally in Times Higher Education 2024, improving from 1000-801 in previous year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• Wakib CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Memorandum of understanding signed between University of Tabuk and Wakib Company to enhance scientific and technical cooperation. Aims to strengthen collaboration in research and development areas aligned with national priorities.
• University of TorontomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Exploring ways to enhance cooperation with University of Toronto in areas of training and student exchange. Part of internationalization strategy to provide global academic experiences.
• Sunnybrook Hospital CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Memorandum of understanding signed for training pharmacy students at Sunnybrook Hospital. Provides clinical training opportunities for pharmacy program students.
• King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for research collaboration with Saudi's premier research university. Focus on advanced research, knowledge transfer, and joint scientific initiatives.
• NEOM CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for investment and development cooperation. NEOM is the flagship Saudi Vision 2030 giga-project, providing research and employment opportunities.
• King Salman International University (Egypt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for educational and research cooperation with international university branch in Egypt. Temporary agreement for academic exchange.
• Jordan University of Science and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent MoU covering educational, research, and development cooperation with Jordanian institution.
• Arabian Gulf University (Bahrain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent MoU for educational and research cooperation with Gulf regional university.
• Saudi Arabian Airlines (assumed from Defense/Military partnerships)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Ministry of Defense and King Faisal Air Base for educational services to military personnel and families.
• Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF/هدف)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation agreement with Saudi national fund for human resource development to support educational programs and student employment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Najran University: Saudi regional public university with comparable founding period and program offerings. Comparable as a peripheral Saudi public university serving a defined regional population.
• University of Ha'il: Saudi public regional university established in the same era with comparable enrollment scale and multi-campus model. Most similar in institutional maturity and ranking trajectory.
• King Abdulaziz University: Major Saudi public university in Jeddah offering similar breadth of programs including medicine, engineering, and sciences. Comparable as a regional Saudi public university with similar funding model and student demographic.
• Umm Al-Qura University: Large Saudi public university in Makkah offering comparable undergraduate and graduate programs. Similar governmental funding model and emphasis on regional accessibility across multiple campuses.
• Al-Baha University: Saudi public regional university with similar multi-campus structure across multiple governorates. Comparable institutional scale, funding model, and Vision 2030 alignment.
• Jouf University: Saudi public university with similar multi-province regional footprint and comparable founding era. Directly comparable as a regional Saudi public institution with similar scale and program breadth.
• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: Saudi public university with comparable regional scope and multi-campus model. Similar program portfolio including medicine, engineering, and computer science, with comparable student demographic.
• King Saud University: Saudi Arabia's flagship public university offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. Most directly comparable as a large public Saudi higher education institution serving a similar domestic student base, though with substantially stronger international ranking.
• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: Leading Saudi public research university with strong STEM focus. Comparable as a government-funded Saudi institution emphasizing engineering and applied sciences, with similar Vision 2030 alignment.

Regional players

• Arabian Gulf University: Regional Gulf-based university with active MoU partnership with University of Tabuk. Comparable as a Gulf higher education institution with similar multi-country student body and regional research focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/U_Tabuk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/UniversityTabuk
• Instagraminstagram.com/u_tabuk/?hl=ar

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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