Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences

What Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences does

Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences (FCMS) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, operating as part of the Fakeeh Care Group. Founded in 2003, FCMS delivers undergraduate medical and health sciences education across five programs: MBBS (7-year), BSc Nursing (5-year), Doctor of Pharmacy (6-year), BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences (5-year including internship), and BSc Respiratory Care. The college also offers postgraduate MSc programs in seven nursing specializations and medical education, joint-supervision PhD programs in nursing, medical sciences, and medical education, plus short courses and a research summer school. Total enrollment is 1,734 students (2024-2025) with 501-1,000 employees and a 9.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

FCMS's core asset is its integration with the Fakeeh Care Group ecosystem, particularly Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, which serves as the primary clinical training site adjacent to the Jeddah campus. The technology stack includes Blackboard LMS, PeopleSoft Student Information System, Amboss Campus clinical reference, MyProgress ePortfolio, and the Saudi Digital Library, supported by Microsoft 365 infrastructure. The college reports 79% doctoral-qualified faculty, 92% first-year licensure pass rate, 87% on-time graduation, and 94% employer satisfaction with graduate proficiency.

FCMS operates as a B2C tuition-based institution with annual direct admissions opening in May. Revenue is generated through recurring tuition fees that vary by program (MLS disclosed at 55,000 SAR/year plus 15% VAT for non-Saudi nationals), with additional scholarship pathways including a Nursing Program Support Grant and Mrs. Khadija Attar Scholarship. The customer base is split between domestic Saudi high-school graduates entering undergraduate programs and working healthcare professionals pursuing postgraduate specialization. The college is accredited by the National Authority for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA) and has received the Global ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in Curriculum Development, with operations confined to a single Jeddah campus.

Name

Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences

Legal name

Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences

Website

https://fakeehcollege.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences is a private Jeddah-based institution, part of Fakeeh Care Group, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and medical laboratory sciences to Saudi healthcare students, with clinical training integrated at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical and Health Sciences Higher Education

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Schools of Pharmacy (EDAHAGAE)

Keywords

• Medical education programs
• Health sciences degrees
• Nursing education
• Pharmacy training
• Clinical laboratory sciences

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to undergraduate students across MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy, MLS, and Respiratory Care programs. Fees vary by program. MLS program priced at 55,000 SAR per year with additional 15% VAT for non-Saudi nationals.
2. Postgraduate and Doctoral Tuition: Tuition fees for MSc programs (2-year duration) and PhD joint supervision programs (2-year duration).
3. Internship Year Fees: The mandatory clinical internship year following academic study is considered an academic year with tuition fees varying by program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences is a higher education institution in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, medical laboratory sciences, and respiratory care. All programs include hands-on clinical training integrated with Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital as part of the Fakeeh Care Group ecosystem.

Product overview

Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences (FCMS) is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of health sciences programs. The institution operates a platform-plus-programs model with undergraduate degrees (MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Respiratory Care), postgraduate master's programs across nursing specialties and medical education, and joint-supervision doctoral programs. The college provides additional educational services including short courses for continuing professional development and a summer research school. All programs are designed to prepare healthcare professionals aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, with clinical training partnerships through Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% of graduates pass Saudi Council for Health Specialties Licensure Examination within one year of graduation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fakeeh Care GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1978Parent organization and founding entity of Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences. Established since 1978, Fakeeh Care Group provides the institutional framework, hospital affiliations for clinical training, and operational infrastructure. FCMS is a member of Fakeeh Care Group and benefits from shared resources, hospital access, and the established healthcare ecosystem for student clinical training.
• Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital (DSFH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary teaching hospital affiliated with the college where students conduct clinical rotations and hands-on training. Located adjacent to the FCMS campus in Jeddah. All community service events and most clinical education activities take place at this facility.
• National Authority for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA)coreOthersOfficial accreditation body for higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia. Provides institutional accreditation ensuring FCMS meets national quality standards for academic programs and institutional operations.
• Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)coreOthersRegulatory body that administers licensure examinations for healthcare graduates. FCMS graduates must pass SCFHS licensure examination within one year of graduation to practice in Saudi Arabia. The college maintains 92% passage rate.
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social DevelopmentminorOthersAgreement signed for social security beneficiaries grant program. Students receiving social security support may be eligible for tuition assistance through this partnership.
• International Schools NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with schools including Al-Andalus School, Almashael Private School, Green Hill International School, Dar Jana International Schools, Knights of Knowledge International School, My Little House Private School, Dar Alruwad School, Manarat Jeddah National School, Nobles International School, Al-Hammra'a International School, and others for student recruitment and community outreach programs.
• ASPIREminorOthersInternational organization recognizing excellence in academic development. Awarded FCMS the Global ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in Curriculum Development, validating the college's innovative curriculum approach.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alfaisal University: Private Riyadh-based university with a College of Medicine and health sciences programs; directly comparable as a private Saudi medical/health sciences institution competing for tuition-paying students.
• Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies: Private Saudi medical college headquartered in Jeddah offering MBBS and allied health programs with hospital-affiliated training; directly comparable in mission, geography, and student profile to FCMS.
• Batterjee Medical College: Private Jeddah-based medical and health sciences college under a similar nonprofit/strategic-operator structure; competes for the same Saudi high-school graduate pool and runs comparable MBBS and allied health degrees.
• Dar Al Uloom University: Private Saudi university offering health sciences programs including pharmacy and nursing; directly comparable private-sector peer targeting similar tuition-paying student segments.
• Al Maarefa University: Private Riyadh-based health-sciences-focused university with medical and allied health programs; directly comparable private-sector peer competing for the same postgraduate and undergraduate segments.

Emerging players

• Sulaiman Al Rajhi University: Newer private Saudi university expanding into health sciences programs; emerging competitor with private-sector positioning similar to FCMS but earlier in its build-out.

Broad incumbents

• King Abdulaziz University: Major public research university in Jeddah with a long-established Faculty of Medicine and allied health programs; overlaps with FCMS in clinical training capacity and Jeddah catchment area.
• King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences: Government-run health sciences university system with multiple campuses; broader incumbent with overlapping medical, nursing, and pharmacy programs but with public funding and scale advantages.
• University of Jeddah: Large public Saudi university with a College of Medicine based in Jeddah; broader incumbent competing in the same Jeddah labor market and student catchment as FCMS.

Regional players

• Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University: Public Eastern Province university with medical and health sciences colleges; regional peer offering comparable programs to a different Saudi catchment area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fcms2003
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fakeeh-college-for-medical-sciences
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• TikToktiktok.com/@fcms.2003?_t=ZS-8shVx1HfkYu&_r=1

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