University of Tabuk

The University of Tabuk (Arabic: جامعة تبوك) is a public university in Tabuk, in north-western Saudi Arabia, established by royal directive No. 3514/MB dated 3/5/1427 AH, corresponding to 30 May 2006.塔布克大学（阿拉伯语：جامعة تبوك）是沙特阿拉伯西北部塔布克的一所公立大学，依据 1427 年 5 月 3 日（公历 2006 年 5 月 30 日）第 3514/MB 号王室指令设立。

It has 18 colleges on a main campus of more than 12 million square metres and in five governorate colleges, with 36,813 registered students in 2026 and 1,997 academic staff, making it the principal university of north-western Saudi Arabia.该校在占地逾 1,200 万平方米的主校区及五个省属学院中设有 18 个学院，2026 年注册学生 36,813 人、学术人员 1,997 人，是沙特西北部的主要大学。

In the QS World University Rankings 2027 it is placed in the 1001-1200 band, while THE 2027 places it at 651-700 and U.S. News 2026-2027 at 859.在 2027 年 QS 世界大学排名中，该校位列第 1001-1200 位区间，THE 2027 将其列入第 651-700 位，U.S. News 2026-2027 则列为第 859 位。

History

• The university was created in 2006 by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to serve the residents of Tabuk Province and its affiliated governorates and villages, and it was the first university based in the province.该校由国王阿卜杜拉·本·阿卜杜勒阿齐兹·阿勒沙特于 2006 年创设，旨在服务塔布克省及其下属各省与村庄的居民，是该省第一所大学。
• In 1427 AH the new institution began construction of its first campus and launched foundation programmes in science, education and business on the Duba Road site where University City now stands.1427 年（2006 年），这所新机构开始建设首个校区，并在如今大学城所在的杜巴路地块开设理学、教育学与商学基础课程。
• The first cohort of students graduated in 1429 AH, corresponding to 2008, two years after the royal directive, from programmes in education, science and business.首批学生于 1429 年（公历 2008 年）毕业，距王室指令发布仅两年，毕业方向为教育学、理学与商学。
• In 1431 AH, corresponding to 2010, the university added the College of Medicine and the College of Engineering, expanding into health and technical education.1431 年（公历 2010 年），该校增设医学院与工程学院，把学科版图扩展到健康与技术教育。
• The Applied College received programme accreditation in 2010 from a US accrediting council recognised by the Department of Education, the university's first international accreditation, covering its pre-baccalaureate technical and vocational programme.应用学院于 2010 年获得美国教育部认可的一家认证委员会的项目认证，这是该校首个国际认证，覆盖其学士前技术与职业课程。
• In 2011 the university signed a memorandum of understanding with Missouri Southern State University, one of its earliest American partnerships.2011 年，该校与密苏里南方州立大学签署谅解备忘录，这是其最早的美国合作伙伴之一。
• In 1433 AH, corresponding to 2012, new facilities opened, including advanced laboratories and modern libraries, as part of an infrastructure programme.1433 年（公历 2012 年），该校启用新设施，包括先进实验室与现代化图书馆，作为基础设施建设计划的一部分。
• The mathematics programme of the College of Science received ASEN accreditation in 2014-2015, followed by ABET accreditation for mechanical engineering and computer science in 2016-2017.理学院的数学项目于 2014-2015 年获得 ASEN 认证，机械工程与计算机科学项目随后于 2016-2017 年获得 ABET 认证。
• The English language programme of the College of Education and Arts received CEA accreditation in 2016-2017, completing a first wave of programme-level recognition.教育与文学院的英语语言项目于 2016-2017 年获得 CEA 认证，完成了第一轮项目层面的国际认可。
• In 1436 AH, corresponding to 2015, the university launched strategic partnerships with local institutions to promote research and community service.1436 年（公历 2015 年），该校与本地机构启动战略合作，以推动科研与社会服务。
• In 1439 AH, corresponding to 2018, the university began a digital transformation, adopting e-learning platforms and online services for students and faculty, which later allowed it to switch to distance learning.1439 年（公历 2018 年），该校启动数字化转型，为学生与教师采用在线学习平台与数字服务，这使其后来得以转入远程教学。
• In 1441 AH, corresponding to 2020, the university moved to distance learning to keep teaching going during the COVID-19 pandemic.1441 年（公历 2020 年），该校在新冠疫情期间转向远程教学，以维持教学运转。
• The Tabuk University Mosque opened in 2020, a landmark with a large column-free dome that combines Islamic architectural elements with modern engineering and is used for university ceremonies as well as prayer.塔布克大学清真寺于 2020 年启用，其大型无柱穹顶把伊斯兰建筑元素与现代工程结合起来，既用于礼拜也用于学校典礼，成为校园地标。
• In 1443 AH, corresponding to 2021-2022, various academic programmes received international accreditation, strengthening the university's global standing.1443 年（公历 2021-2022 年），该校多个学术项目获得国际认证，提升了学校的国际地位。
• In 1445 AH, corresponding to 2023-2024, the university launched green campus initiatives focused on sustainability in education and operations.1445 年（公历 2023-2024 年），该校启动绿色校园计划，聚焦教育与学生生活运营的可持续性。
• The university adopted its third strategic plan for 2023-2027, organised around academic excellence, research, sustainability and financial sustainability.该校通过 2023-2027 年第三个战略计划，围绕学术卓越、科研、环境可持续与财务可持续四大方向组织。
• Abdulaziz bin Salem Al-Ghamdi became president in 2024, succeeding Abdullah bin Mufreh Al-Dhiyabi, who led the university from 2017 to 2024.阿卜杜勒阿齐兹·本·萨勒姆·加姆迪于 2024 年出任校长，接替 2017 至 2024 年执掌该校的阿卜杜拉·本·穆夫雷赫·迪亚比。
• Abdulaziz Saud Al-Tulaie Al-Anazi served as the first president from 2007 to 2017, with Atiyah bin Mohammed Al-Dhaifi as acting president in 2017.阿卜杜勒阿齐兹·沙特·图莱伊·阿纳齐于 2007 至 2017 年担任首任校长，2017 年由阿提亚·本·穆罕默德·戴菲短暂代理。
• By 2026 the university reported more than 35,000 students and more than 1,600 faculty members in its research and innovation strategy.到 2026 年，该校在科研与创新战略中报告学生逾 35,000 人、教师逾 1,600 人。
• In 2026 the university won four research grants and established three specialised research groups focused on water sustainability, integrated water management and desalination.2026 年，该校获得四项科研资助，并围绕水资源可持续性、综合水管理与海水淡化成立了三个专门研究组。
• Also in 2026, its students won awards and medals at the International Financial Security Olympiad, a sign of its expanding competition record.同样在 2026 年，该校学生在国际金融安全奥林匹克竞赛中获奖并夺得奖牌，显示其竞赛成绩不断扩大。
• The university now operates colleges in Tabuk, Duba, Haql, Al Wajh, Umluj and Tayma, covering the whole of the province and offering diplomas and degrees close to students' homes.该校目前在塔布克、杜巴、哈克尔、瓦吉、乌姆卢吉与泰马设有学院，覆盖全省，并在学生住地附近提供文凭与学位项目。

Academics

• The university has 18 colleges, including Medicine and Surgery, Nursing, Applied Medical Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, Sharia and Law, Computers and Information Technology, Education and Arts, Science and Business Administration, with the health cluster the largest group.该校设有 18 个学院，包括医学与外科、护理、应用医学、工程、药学、伊斯兰法与法律、计算机与信息技术、教育与文学、理学以及工商管理，其中健康类学院规模最大。
• Its colleges also include the Applied College, the College of Designs and Arts for women, the College of Tourism and Hospitality in Al Wajh and university colleges in Haql, Duba, Al Wajh, Umluj and Tayma.其学院还包括应用学院、女子设计与艺术学院、瓦吉的旅游与酒店管理学院，以及哈克尔、杜巴、瓦吉、乌姆卢吉与泰马的大学学院。
• Registered students in 2026 numbered 36,813, of whom 25,139 were full-time bachelor's students, 8,794 bachelor's students by correspondence and 413 master's students.2026 年注册学生为 36,813 人，其中全日制本科生 25,139 人、函授本科生 8,794 人、硕士生 413 人。
• The remaining students were enrolled in diploma programmes, including 1,491 in diploma courses and 976 in qualifying diplomas.其余学生就读于文凭项目，其中文凭课程 1,491 人、资格文凭 976 人。
• The academic staff numbered 1,997 in the university's statistics, while its 2026 research strategy cites more than 1,600 faculty members.该校统计中的学术人员为 1,997 人，而其 2026 年科研战略提到教师逾 1,600 人。
• The College of Medicine and Surgery offers the MBBS, a six-year programme followed by a clinical internship, and the College of Pharmacy offers the Doctor of Pharmacy, the two main clinical degrees.医学与外科医学院开设六年制 MBBS 项目并附临床实习，药学院开设药学博士项目，这是该校两个主要的临床学位。
• The College of Engineering teaches civil, electrical, mechanical and industrial engineering, with mechanical engineering accredited by ABET in 2016-2017.工程学院教授土木、电气、机械与工业工程，其中机械工程于 2016-2017 年获得 ABET 认证。
• The College of Computers and Information Technology teaches computer engineering, computer science and information technology, and its ABET-accredited computer science programme offers master's degrees in artificial intelligence and data science.计算机与信息技术学院教授计算机工程、计算机科学与信息技术，其获 ABET 认证的计算机科学项目还开设人工智能与数据科学硕士。
• The College of Business Administration has five departments, namely management, accounting, management information systems, marketing, and finance and investment, and offers a master's in digital marketing.工商管理学院设有五个系，即管理、会计、管理信息系统、市场营销以及金融与投资，并开设数字营销硕士。
• The College of Science teaches biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and plant science and technology, and hosts a master's programme in biodiversity.理学院教授生物学、化学、数学、物理学与植物科学与技术，并开设生物多样性硕士项目。
• The College of Sharia and Law offers law, Sharia and a master's in Islamic jurisprudence, while the College of Education and Arts covers Arabic, English, geography, history and social work.伊斯兰法与法律学院开设法律、伊斯兰法及伊斯兰法理学硕士，教育与文学院则涵盖阿拉伯语、英语、地理、历史与社会工作。
• The Deanship of Graduate Studies runs master's and doctoral programmes, including a PhD in computer science, a PhD in business administration and a PhD in educational leadership, and administers admission and thesis defence.研究生院开设硕士与博士项目，包括计算机科学博士、工商管理博士与教育领导力博士，并统一管理招生与论文答辩。
• The university's research centres include the Center for Industrial Innovation and Robotics and the Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, which work with industry on automation, energy efficiency and water treatment.该校的研究中心包括工业创新与机器人中心以及可再生能源与能源效率中心，二者与产业界在自动化、能源效率与水处理方面合作。
• Its research chairs include the Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Chair for Advanced Technologies in Disease and Pathogen Detection, the Prince Fahd bin Sultan Chair for Biomedical Research and the Prince Fahd bin Sultan Chair for Youth Issues and Development.该校的研究教席包括法赫德·本·苏丹亲王疾病与病原检测先进技术教席、法赫德·本·苏丹亲王生物医学研究教席以及法赫德·本·苏丹亲王青年问题与发展教席。
• The Center for Environmental Studies conducts research on water, agriculture and conservation, including desertification, water reuse and rangeland management, fields that matter in the arid north-west of the kingdom.环境研究中心围绕水、农业与生态保护开展研究，涵盖荒漠化、水回用与牧场管理，这些领域在沙特干旱的西北部尤为重要。
• Admission is competitive, with applicants needing a weighted score of at least 85 per cent for the health track and 80 per cent for engineering under the 1446 AH rules.该校录取竞争激烈，按 1446 年（2024-2025 年）规定，健康类方向申请者加权成绩须达 85% 以上，工程类须达 80% 以上。
• The university aligns its programmes with Saudi Vision 2030, especially in health, engineering, tourism, renewable energy and entrepreneurship, and supports student start-ups through bootcamps and a demo day.该校使各项目与沙特「2030 愿景」对齐，尤其在健康、工程、旅游、可再生能源与创业领域，并通过创业训练营与展示日支持学生初创项目。

Campus

• The main campus is in University City on Duba Road in Tabuk, at coordinates 28.3998 north and 36.5715 east, on the northern edge of the city.主校区位于塔布克杜巴路的大学城，坐标约为北纬 28.3998 度、东经 36.5715 度，位于市中心以北。
• The campus covers more than 12 million square metres and contains academic buildings, research laboratories, libraries, student housing, sports facilities and administrative offices.校区占地逾 1,200 万平方米，内有教学建筑、科研实验室、图书馆、学生宿舍、体育设施与行政办公楼。
• The Tabuk University Mosque, opened in 2020, is the campus's best-known landmark, with a large column-free dome and a prayer hall for thousands of worshippers.2020 年启用的塔布克大学清真寺是校园最知名的地标，拥有大型无柱穹顶与可容纳数千名礼拜者的礼拜厅。
• The university also operates colleges in five governorates, namely Duba, Haql, Al Wajh, Umluj and Tayma, which extend its reach across Tabuk Province and offer diplomas and bachelor's programmes to local students.该校还在杜巴、哈克尔、瓦吉、乌姆卢吉与泰马五个省设有学院，把办学触角延伸到塔布克省各地，为当地学生提供文凭与学士项目。
• Student housing, libraries, health services and sports facilities are provided on the main campus under the Deanship of Student Affairs, which also runs clubs and cultural events.学生宿舍、图书馆、医疗服务与体育设施由学生事务院在主校区统一提供，该院同时负责社团与文化活动。
• The campus has digital learning infrastructure and research facilities that support teaching and scientific research, upgraded during the 2018 digital transformation.校园配有支持教学与科研的数字学习基础设施与研究设施，并在 2018 年数字化转型中升级。
• In 2023-2024 the university launched green campus initiatives, including energy-saving measures, tree planting, water-saving irrigation and sustainability projects in education and operations.2023-2024 年，该校启动绿色校园计划，包括节能措施、植树、节水灌溉以及教育与运营中的可持续项目。
• Tabuk lies in north-western Saudi Arabia, near the Red Sea coast and the NEOM megaproject, which shapes the university's research and workforce agenda.塔布克位于沙特西北部，靠近红海海岸与 NEOM 超级工程，这一区位塑造了该校的科研与人才培养议程。
• The university does not publish a building-by-building campus plan, and its estate includes the main campus, five governorate colleges and research sites, reported by site rather than by total floor area.该校不公布逐栋建筑的校园规划，其校产包括主校区、五个省属学院与科研场所，按场地而非总建筑面积统计。

Reputation

• In the QS World University Rankings 2027 the University of Tabuk is placed in the 1001-1200 band, the same range it occupied in 2026.在 2027 年 QS 世界大学排名中，塔布克大学位列第 1001-1200 位区间，与 2026 年所处区间相同。
• THE World University Rankings 2027 places it in the 651-700 band, the university's strongest result in the four main global tables and a marked improvement on its earlier positions.2027 年 THE 世界大学排名将其列入第 651-700 位区间，这是该校在四大全球主榜中的最好成绩，较其早期位次有明显提升。
• U.S. News and World Report ranks it 859th globally in its 2026-2027 Best Global Universities table.《美国新闻与世界报道》2026-2027 年全球最佳大学榜单将其列为全球第 859 位。
• The university does not appear in the ARWU 2026 main table, so its reputation rests on the QS, THE and U.S. News results, and its research output remains smaller than that of the oldest Saudi universities.该校未进入 2026 年软科世界大学学术排名主榜，其声誉主要依据 QS、THE 与 U.S. News 的结果，科研产出规模仍小于沙特历史最悠久的大学。
• OpenAlex indexes 17,695 works and 407,614 citations attributable to the university, a research base concentrated in engineering, health and environmental science that is modest relative to older Saudi universities.OpenAlex 收录了可归属该校的 17,695 项成果与 407,614 次引用，研究基础集中在工程、健康与环境科学，相对于历史更久的沙特大学而言规模仍然有限。
• The university's mechanical engineering and computer science programmes hold ABET accreditation, and its English programme holds CEA accreditation.该校的机械工程与计算机科学项目持有 ABET 认证，英语项目持有 CEA 认证。
• Its mathematics programme holds ASEN accreditation, and the Applied College has held US programme accreditation since 2010, the university's first international recognition.其数学项目持有 ASEN 认证，应用学院自 2010 年起持有美国项目认证，这是该校首个国际认可。
• Muhammad Shahzad Nazir, associate professor of electrical engineering, was listed among the Stanford-Elsevier top 2 per cent of scientists in 2023, 2024 and 2025 for work on power system automation and renewable integration.电气工程副教授穆罕默德·沙赫扎德·纳齐尔因在电力系统自动化与可再生能源并网方面的研究，于 2023、2024 与 2025 年连续入选斯坦福—爱思唯尔全球前 2% 科学家榜单。
• The university's research strategy targets national priorities in water, energy, health and tourism, and it works with NEOM and Red Sea Project partners.该校科研战略瞄准水、能源、健康与旅游等国家优先领域，并与 NEOM 及红海项目伙伴合作。
• Its 2026 research and innovation ecosystem document sets out specialised centres, chairs and grants intended to raise its global standing.其 2026 年科研与创新生态文件列出了专门中心、教席与资助计划，目标是提升学校的全球地位。

Student life

• The university has no formal motto, and its identity is expressed through a vision, a mission and values such as institutional excellence, innovation, sustainability, effective partnerships and transparency.该校没有正式校训，其身份通过愿景、使命以及机构卓越、创新、可持续、有效合作与透明等价值观来表达。
• Its official colours are green and gold, used in university publications, events, sports kits and graduation ceremonies.该校的官方颜色为绿色与金色，用于学校出版物、活动、运动队服与毕业典礼。
• The Deanship of Student Affairs runs student clubs, cultural activities, sports competitions and the annual welcome programme, with clubs covering sports, culture, volunteering and entrepreneurship.学生事务院负责学生社团、文化活动、体育竞赛以及年度迎新项目，社团涵盖体育、文化、志愿服务与创业。
• The university provides student housing, health services, disability support and a student council that represents students before the administration and organises student activities.该校提供学生宿舍、医疗服务、残障支持，并设有代表学生与管理层沟通并组织学生活动的学生理事会。
• The Tabuk University Mosque is not only a place of worship but also a gathering point for students and staff during Ramadan, when it hosts iftar meals, and during campus festivals.塔布克大学清真寺不仅是礼拜场所，也是学生与教职员工在斋月及校园节庆期间的聚集地，斋月期间还提供开斋饭。
• The university's alumni association publishes alumni stories and runs the Alumni Employment Platform, which connects graduates with employers in the region.该校校友会发布校友故事，并运营「校友就业平台」，把毕业生与地区雇主对接。
• Outstanding alumni include Danah Ali Abu Saber, a planning and quality management adviser, and Elham Ali Al-Ahmari, chief executive of the Scientific Research Club.杰出校友包括规划与质量管理顾问达娜·阿里·阿布·萨比尔，以及科学研究俱乐部首席执行官埃尔哈姆·阿里·艾哈迈里。
• Student life is shaped by Tabuk's desert setting, its Red Sea coast and the rapid development of NEOM and the Red Sea Project, which offer internships and jobs to graduates in engineering, tourism and health.学生生活深受塔布克沙漠环境、红海海岸以及 NEOM 与红海项目快速发展影响，这些项目为工程、旅游与健康专业的毕业生提供实习与就业机会。
• The university calendar follows the Saudi academic year, with admission in the autumn and the major religious holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha observed across the campus with adjusted opening hours.校历遵循沙特学年，秋季招生，校园内遵守开斋节与宰牲节等主要宗教节日，并相应调整开放时间。

Notable people

• King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who reigned from 2005 to 2015, issued the royal directive that created the university in 2006 and gave it a mandate to serve Tabuk Province.国王阿卜杜拉·本·阿卜杜勒阿齐兹·阿勒沙特（2005 至 2015 年在位）于 2006 年发布王室指令创设该校，并赋予其服务塔布克省的使命。
• Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Tabuk Province since 1987, is honoured in the names of three research chairs at the university, covering pathogen detection, biomedical research and youth issues.自 1987 年起担任塔布克省省长的法赫德·本·苏丹·本·阿卜杜勒阿齐兹亲王，其名字被用于该校三个研究教席的命名，分别涉及病原检测、生物医学研究与青年问题。
• Abdulaziz Saud Al-Tulaie Al-Anazi was the first president, serving from 2007 to 2017 and building the university's first colleges and campus.阿卜杜勒阿齐兹·沙特·图莱伊·阿纳齐是首任校长，2007 至 2017 年在任，建设了该校首批学院与校园。
• Abdullah bin Mufreh Al-Dhiyabi led the university from 2017 to 2024 and oversaw its expansion to 18 colleges and international accreditation.阿卜杜拉·本·穆夫雷赫·迪亚比于 2017 至 2024 年领导该校，推动学校扩展到 18 个学院并获得国际认证。
• Abdulaziz bin Salem Al-Ghamdi became president in 2024 and leads the implementation of the 2023-2027 strategic plan.阿卜杜勒阿齐兹·本·萨勒姆·加姆迪于 2024 年出任校长，主导 2023-2027 年战略计划的实施。
• Saleh bin Hamed Al-Harbi serves as university vice-rector, and Saad bin Mutlaq Al-Mutairi is vice-rector for graduate studies and scientific research.萨利赫·本·哈迈德·哈尔比担任大学副校长，萨阿德·本·穆特拉克·穆泰里担任研究生与科研副校长。
• Majid bin Salah Balala is vice-president for academic affairs, and Mohammed bin Ahmed Daouri is dean of student affairs.马吉德·本·萨拉赫·巴拉拉担任学术事务副校长，穆罕默德·本·艾哈迈德·达乌里担任学生事务院院长。
• Muhammad Shahzad Nazir, associate professor of electrical engineering, has published more than 90 SCI papers and was listed among the Stanford-Elsevier top 2 per cent in 2023, 2024 and 2025.电气工程副教授穆罕默德·沙赫扎德·纳齐尔发表 SCI 论文 90 余篇，并于 2023、2024 与 2025 年入选斯坦福—爱思唯尔全球前 2% 榜单。
• Mohammed M. Alwakeel, professor of electrical engineering and vice-rector for development and quality, was born in Tabuk, studied at King Saud University and Florida Atlantic University and researches sensor networks and cellular systems.电气工程教授、负责发展与质量的副校长穆罕默德·M·阿勒瓦基勒出生于塔布克，曾就读于沙特国王大学与佛罗里达大西洋大学，研究传感器网络与蜂窝系统。
• Hassan Hijry, assistant professor of industrial engineering, teaches work study, production planning and Industry 4.0 technologies at the College of Engineering and earned his PhD at Oakland University.工业工程助理教授哈桑·希杰里在工程学院教授工作研究、生产计划与工业 4.0 技术，并在奥克兰大学获得博士学位。
• Khalid Al-Maliki, an industrial engineering graduate, presented research on last-mile logistics and barcode-based delivery at the IEOM conference and trained with the Saudi Food Security Authority.工业工程毕业生哈立德·马利基在 IEOM 会议上发表关于末端物流与条码配送的研究，并曾在沙特食品安全局实习。