Naif Arab University for Security Sciences

What Naif Arab University for Security Sciences does

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) is a regional intergovernmental university headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, established in 1978 by the Arab Interior Ministers Council and granted diplomatic status. It serves as the scientific body of the Council and operates exclusively from a single Riyadh campus (P.O. Box 6830, Riyadh 11452), with no branches elsewhere. The university delivers graduate-level academic programs — doctoral, master's, and higher diploma tracks — in security sciences including criminal law, cybercrime investigation, forensic sciences, national security, economic crimes, law enforcement, counter-terrorism, border governance, and security artificial intelligence. Specialized centers augment the academic portfolio: a Security Research Center (40+ years of operation), Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Center, Forensic Laboratories, Road Traffic Safety Center, Regional Expertise Center for Combating Drugs and Crime, and an Arab Center for Technical Cooperation on Migration and Border Management. Supporting infrastructure includes a Learning Management System, Student and Faculty Portals, and an electronic admission portal.

The university's customers are primarily Arab interior ministries, police forces, and security agencies across the 22 Arab League member states, with secondary cohorts of civilian Arab students and military personnel. Its business model combines tuition (e.g., 50,000 SAR for the Higher Diploma in National Security, 2,000 SAR administrative fee, 100 SAR application fee) with intergovernmental funding — chiefly Saudi government support — and the Prince Naif Scholarship Program. Operations are supported by extensive international partnerships with UNODC, IAEA, IOM, UNCCT, CEPOL, Korean National Police University, and others, as well as faculty with international credentials spanning AI, forensics, cybersecurity, and criminal law. The institution is governed by a Supreme Council chaired by Saudi Arabia's Minister of Interior and led by a President and Vice-Presidents, and it is currently executing a 2023-2028 strategic plan that emphasizes a pioneering role in Arab security affairs and embraces AI as a core teaching and research domain.

Name

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences

Legal name

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences

Website

https://nauss.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) is a Riyadh-based regional intergovernmental university serving Arab interior ministries, police, and security agencies via graduate programs and research in criminal justice, cybercrime, forensics, counter-terrorism, and security AI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Sciences Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), International Affairs (92812)

SIC

International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Universities & Joint Professional Military Education (PME) (EDAHAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Graduate & Postgraduate Institutions (STEM/Defense Research) (EDAHAOAE), Specialized Military Schools (Aviation, Naval, Cyber, Intelligence, Medical) (EDAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Security sciences education
• Graduate security programs
• Forensic training services
• Cybercrime research
• Arab interior ministers council

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Program Tuition: Tuition fees charged for doctoral, master's, and higher diploma programs. Fees vary by program level and specialization. Saudi Riyals denominated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) is an intergovernmental Arab academic institution headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that delivers graduate-level university programs (Doctoral, Master's, and Higher Diploma) in security sciences and operates specialized research and training centers in cybercrime, digital forensics, traffic safety, counter-narcotics, and migration. It functions as the scientific and academic arm of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers, providing capacity building, applied research, and consulting services to Arab security agencies.

Product overview

Naif Arab University for Security Sciences operates a comprehensive educational and research platform serving as the scientific body of the Arab Interior Ministers Council. The university offers graduate-level academic programs (Doctoral, Master's, Higher Diploma) in security sciences including specialized tracks in Security AI, Cybercrime, National Security, Forensics, and Counterterrorism. Supporting the academic mission are specialized centers (Security Research, Cybercrime, Traffic Safety, Forensics, Drug Control, Migration), e-services portals (LMS, Student Portal, Faculty Portal, Admission System), and training programs. The university also produces security publications including studies, reports, and policy papers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctoral Programs in Security Sciences Doctoral-level graduate degree programs in security sciences and criminal justice disciplines, targeted at senior security professionals and researchers from Arab League member states.
• Master's Degree Programs Master's degree programs across multiple security sciences specializations, intended for working professionals in Arab ministries of interior, police forces, and related security institutions.
• Higher Diploma Programs Postgraduate higher diploma certificates for security sector personnel seeking specialized skills without committing to a full master's degree.
• Executive Training and Professional Development Short-course executive training, workshops, and professional development programs in security disciplines, delivered on the Riyadh campus and in cooperation with member states.
• Specialized Security Sciences Research Centers Suite of specialized centers (Cybercrime and Digital Evidence, Forensic Sciences, Traffic Safety, Anti-Narcotics, Strategic Studies, and Migration) that conduct applied research, deliver specialized training, and provide consulting to Arab security agencies.
• Scientific Conferences and Publications Periodic scientific conferences, journals, and publications that disseminate applied security research findings across the Arab region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 49,776 participants engaged in scientific activities across 102 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Korean National Police UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2021Memorandum of understanding for cooperation in police education, training, and research between Arab security institutions and Korean police academy.
• King's College London - Centre for Science and Security StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 October 2021Joint workshop on nuclear security culture for leaders and decision makers, conducted in cooperation with Jordan Public Security Directorate.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2021Hosting the International Nuclear Security School for Arabic-speaking countries, focusing on nuclear security training and education.
• United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2021MoU for cooperation in counter-terrorism research, training, and capacity building to enhance Arab capabilities in preventing and combating terrorism.
• International Institute for Research against Counterfeit Medicines (IRACM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2021Joint workshop on modern strategies for combating counterfeit medicines and pharmaceutical crime.
• Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human RightsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 July 2021Cooperation in criminal justice, human rights, and law enforcement training and research.
• United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNODC for the Higher Diploma in Drug Control Strategies program, developed in alignment with international standards for combating drugs and crime and sustainable development goals.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in migration management, border security, and technical cooperation on migration and borders across Arab countries.
• European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeetings and cooperation between NAUSS President and CEPOL Executive Director to enhance law enforcement training across Arab and European security institutions.
• Korean Institute of Aviation Technology and SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation in drone technology and aviation security applications for security fields.
• Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint media forum on security media during crises and disasters held in Rabat.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies: U.S. Department of Defense institute delivering executive security education across the Asia-Pacific. Comparable as a regionally focused, government-backed security studies institution with executive-level programming.
• George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies: German-based international security education institution serving NATO and partner countries. Comparable in delivering security and defense studies at the graduate and executive level with intergovernmental backing.
• European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL): EU-level agency coordinating law enforcement training across European member states. Comparable to NAUSS as an intergovernmental training body serving security institutions across a regional bloc.
• NATO School: NATO's primary individual training and education facility located in Germany. Comparable as an alliance-level institution offering security and defense courses to military and civilian personnel from member and partner nations.
• INTERPOL Global Academy: INTERPOL's training arm delivering global police capacity building. Comparable in providing international-standard training for law enforcement personnel across multiple jurisdictions.

Direct peers

• International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA): U.S. State Department-run network of academies delivering law enforcement training to international partners. Comparable in mandate to build partner-nation security capacity through structured training programs.
• Korean National Police University: South Korea's national police university offering graduate-level security and policing education. NAUSS has an active MoU with Korean National Police University, indicating direct comparability in mission, mandate, and curriculum scope.

Emerging players

• Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (Cybersecurity programs): U.S.-branch campus in the UAE offering cybersecurity and computing degrees regionally. Comparable as an academic provider of advanced cybersecurity education targeting the Arab student market.

Regional players

• King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC): Jordanian special-operations training center serving regional security forces. Comparable as a regional Arab security training institution, though focused on tactical special operations rather than academic security sciences.
• Turkish National Police Academy: Turkey's police academy providing higher education and training for law enforcement personnel. Comparable in delivering university-level security and police education within a Muslim-majority country context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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