University of Jeddah

What University of Jeddah does

University of Jeddah (جامعة جدة) is a public government university under the Saudi Ministry of Education, established as an independent institution in 2014 by Royal Decree, having previously operated as a branch of King Abdulaziz University. The university operates 17 colleges offering 125 academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and diploma levels, with a current enrollment of 29,832 students and a cumulative graduate base of 35,975. It serves students from the Western Region of Saudi Arabia through main campuses in Jeddah (with separate male and female sections) and branch campuses in Khulais and Al Kamil Governorate, while also recruiting international students through scholarships and exchange programs.

The institution operates a multi-platform digital services ecosystem including MYUJ Services (mobile portal), the Future Leaders Platform (flp.uj.edu.sa) for student services, a Self-Service Platform for staff administration, Rasil for document/transaction management, Hayyak for beneficiary feedback, and an LMS for e-learning delivery. Core academic infrastructure spans four research centers, with research priorities focused on logistics services, renewable energy, Hajj and Umrah, and defense-related sectors. The university has received multiple programmatic accreditations from the Education Evaluation Authority and international recognition including a silver medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions (2023) and gold at the Prix Eiffel (2023).

Name

University of Jeddah

Legal name

University of Jeddah (جامعة جدة)

Website

https://uj.edu.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

University of Jeddah is a public Saudi government university operating 17 colleges and 125 academic programs serving approximately 29,832 students across Jeddah, Khulais, and Al Kamil campuses, funded by Ministry of Education appropriations, tuition, and paid diploma programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Academic degree programs
• Vocational diploma programs
• E-learning platforms
• University research centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from undergraduate, diploma, and graduate programs. Admission is competitive and fee structures vary by program type.
2. Government Funding: As a public university under the Saudi government, the University of Jeddah receives operational funding from the Ministry of Education and government budgets aligned with Vision 2030.
3. Training and Development Courses: The Applied College and other units offer paid diploma programs and professional development courses generating additional revenue streams.
4. Paid Diploma Programs: Shared paid diplomas in AI, networks and security, English language, data analytics, web development, occupational health and safety, public relations, and accounting technology.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University of Jeddah is a public Saudi government university that delivers higher education and applied vocational training across 17 colleges and 125 academic programs in sciences, engineering, medicine, business, humanities, law, sports, languages, and applied studies. It offers bachelor's, graduate (master's/doctoral), and paid diploma programs, supported by an integrated digital ecosystem (MYUJ portal, LMS, Hayyak feedback, Far'i careers, and Rasil document management) serving students, faculty, and administrative staff.

Product overview

University of Jeddah operates as a comprehensive digital university ecosystem consisting of multiple integrated service platforms. The core offerings include the MYUJ mobile application for universal access, the Self-Service Platform (كفاءة برو) for staff administrative services, the Future Leaders Platform for student services, the My Opportunity Platform (فرصي) for career services, the Hayyak Digital Platform for complaints and feedback, the Rasil System for document management, and a Learning Management System for e-learning. Additional services include the UJX professional development platform, student admission portal, and graduate studies portal. The university encompasses 17 colleges offering 125 academic programs across various disciplines including sciences, engineering, medicine, business, humanities, and applied studies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate bachelor's degree programs across 17 colleges in fields such as computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, engineering, medicine, business, languages, translation, Sharia and law, sports sciences, and applied studies; designed for recent high school graduates and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 labor market needs.
• Graduate Degree Programs Master's and doctoral degree programs in specialized academic and research fields, with separate admission processes targeting both domestic and international students.
• Paid Diploma Programs Vocational diploma programs delivered through the Applied College covering artificial intelligence, networks and security, English language, data analytics, web development, occupational health and safety, public relations, accounting technology, tourism and hospitality management; designed for workforce-ready skills.
• UJX Professional Development Short-term professional development and training courses for skill building, offered to working professionals and external learners.
• Far'i (فرصي) Career Platform Career services platform that connects University of Jeddah students and graduates with employers for jobs, internships, and training opportunities across labor market sectors.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hilton HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with Hilton Hotels for training and hospitality management programs at the Applied College, providing students with industry exposure and potential employment opportunities.
• Saudi Ministry of TourismcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration with Ministry of Tourism for tourism and hospitality management programs, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 tourism development goals.
• Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperation for quality standards in applied education programs.
• Red Sea Gateway TerminalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for logistics and supply chain management training programs.
• National Center for E-LearningcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Collaboration for e-learning platform development and digital education delivery.
• General Directorate of Public SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Training and development partnerships for security-related programs.
• General Directorate of PrisonsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Training programs for prison management and rehabilitation staff.
• Saudi Bar AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership for law graduates' professional development and bar admission pathway.
• Al-Hafiz Association for Quran Guardians RehabilitationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration for Quranic sciences programs and Quran memorization initiatives.
• Manahil Al-Ilm AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MOU signed for academic cooperation and knowledge sharing.
• University of Kuala LumpurminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International delegation visit to explore academic cooperation areas.
• Saudi Arabian Football FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Sports science collaboration and talent development with national football federation.
• Al-Ittihad ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Sports partnerships for athlete development and sports science research.
• Al-Ahli ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Sports partnerships for athlete development and sports science research.
• Saudi Volleyball FederationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration in volleyball sports science and training programs.
• Princess Nourah UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic exchange and collaboration between sports science programs.
• King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian WorkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Humanitarian engineering projects and community service initiatives.
• Cranfield UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025International academic partnership for engineering education and research collaboration.
• Saudi Energy Efficiency CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration on energy efficiency research and sustainable engineering practices.
• Bupa ArabiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Training and professional development partnerships for language and translation students.
• Saudi Air Navigation Services Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Language training and professional certification partnerships.
• Safe Side Law FirmminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Translation and legal services collaboration for practical training.
• Riyadh Health CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Healthcare training partnerships and clinical practice opportunities for medical sciences students.
• Dr. Suleiman Al-Habib GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Clinical training and healthcare professional development partnerships.
• Al-Borg Medical LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Laboratory training and diagnostic services education partnerships.
• Jeddah Health Affairs DirectoratecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Healthcare sector collaboration and clinical placement programs.
• Saudi Commission for Health SpecialtiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Professional accreditation and certification for health sciences graduates.
• Aramco Saudi ArabiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Industrial and energy sector partnerships for applied sciences education.
• Al-Kamil HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Healthcare training and clinical observation partnerships.
• University of Al-MajmaahminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic exchange and collaboration between applied colleges.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Alfaisal University: Private Saudi university in Riyadh focused on STEM, business, and medicine. Comparable program mix and Vision 2030 alignment; competes for the same Saudi student pool but with premium tuition and differentiated funding model.

Direct peers

• Umm Al-Qura University: Public Saudi university in Makkah with similar college breadth, public funding, and Vision 2030 alignment (especially Hajj/Umrah research). Operates in the same Western Region talent market as UJ.
• Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University: Largest women's university in the world (Riyadh), public-funded and government-aligned. Existing academic partner with UJ; comparable governance, public funding model, and Vision 2030 mission.
• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: Public Saudi university in the Eastern Province (Dammam) with similar multi-college structure and government alignment. Comparable Applied Medical Sciences, Engineering, and Business programs.
• King Abdulaziz University: Largest public research university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and UJ's former parent institution before the 2014 Royal Decree. Directly comparable multi-college structure, similar government funding model, same Jeddah catchment, and overlapping Vision 2030 priorities.
• King Khalid University: Large public Saudi university in Abha with broad multi-college structure and similar Vision 2030 alignment. Comparable Applied College offerings and government funding model.

Regional players

• Taif University: Regional Saudi public university with multi-college structure and government funding. Comparable Applied College model and serves a similar provincial catchment in the Western Region.
• University of Bahrain: Public GCC university with similar college structure, government funding, and bilingual Arabic/English delivery. Comparable regional higher-education positioning and applied diploma programs.

Broad incumbents

• King Saud University: Saudi Arabia's flagship public university in Riyadh with comprehensive colleges, government funding, and Vision 2030 alignment. Comparable scale, governance, and mission, and competes for the same faculty and graduate talent pool.
• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals: Saudi public STEM-focused university with strong industry partnerships (Aramco, Saudi energy sector). Comparable public funding model, research orientation, and Engineering/Applied Sciences program mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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