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Tuitions and Fees

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​​​​​​Undergraduate & Overseas Students Tuition & Fees


Disclaimer​:

  • Effat University tuition and fees are subject to change annually and any changes will be announced through the official communication channels.
  • The tuition and fees were calculated using an SAR to USD exchange rate of 3.77; however, prices may change according to the prevailing market exchange rate, in addition numbers are rounded to nearest whole number.​


Foundation Year Tuition

  • Effat English Academy Program comprises eight different levels.
  • The foundation year offers four levels of the Effat English Academy Program.
  • The remaining four are optional and offered on demand. They will be placed at the EEA Program levels based on their scores in the linguistic placement tests. Students may skip a level if they can achieve the required score for the level they wish to skip.

  • Foundation Year Levels​
    Cost per credit hour (SAR)
    Cost per credit hour (USD $)
    Tuition Fee per level (SAR)
    Tuition Fee per level (USD $)
  • Beginner - Eight weeks
    SAR 1,725
    $458
    SAR ​27,600
    $7,328
  • Elementary - Eight weeks
    SAR 1,725
    $​458
    SAR 27,600
    $7,328
  • Intermediate - Eight weeks
    SAR 1,725
    $458
    SAR 27,600
    $7,328
  • Upper Intermediate - Eight weeks
    SAR 1,725
    $458
    SAR 27,600
    $7,328

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Effat College of Humanities

  • Major
    Program Credit Hour
    Cost per Credit Hour
    (SAR)
    Cost per Credit Hour
    (USD $)
    Average Annual Tuition & Additional Fees
    (SAR)
    Average Annual Tuition & Additional Fees
    (USD $)
  • Bachelor of Science in English & Translation
    129
    SAR 3,019
    $801
    SAR 97,980
    $25,989
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
    126
    SAR 3,019
    $801
    SAR 97,980
    $25,989​​
  • Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Communication
    126
    SAR 3,709
    $984
    SAR 120,060​​​​
    $31,846​
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Effat College of Business

  • Major
    Program Credit Hours
    Cost per Credit Hour
    (SAR)
    Cost per Credit Hour
    (USD $)
    Average Annual Tuition & Additional Fees
    (SAR)
    Average Annual Tuition & Additional Fees
    (USD $)
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
    132
    SAR 3,091
    $820
    SAR 100,300
    $26,605
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management
    132
    SAR 3,091
    $820
    SAR 100,300
    $26,605
  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
    132
    SAR 3,091
    $820
    SAR 100,300
    $26,605
  • Bachelor of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management
    132
    SAR 3,091
    $820
    SAR 100,300
    $26,605
  • Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
    132
    SAR 3,091
    $820
    SAR 100,300​​
    $26,605​
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Effat College of Engineering

  • Major
    Program Credit Hours

    Cost per Credit Hour 
    (SAR)
    Cost per Credit Hour 
    (USD $)
    * Average Annual Tuition & Additional Fees 
    (SAR)
    * Average Annual Tuition & Additional Fees 
    (USD $)
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    154
    SAR 3,709
    $984
    SAR 120,060
    $31,846
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
    133
    SAR 3,709
    $984
    SAR 120,060​​
    $31,846​
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Effat College of Architecture and Design

  • Major
    Program Credit Hours
    Cost per Credit Hour 
    (SAR)
    Cost per Credit Hour 
    (USD $)
    * Average Annual Tuition & Additional Fees 
    (SAR)
    * Average Annual Tuition & Additional Fees 
    (USD $)
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture
    163
    SAR 3,709
    $984
    SAR 120,060​​
    $31,846
  • Bachelor of Science in Cinematic arts
    132
    SAR 3,709
    $984
    SAR 120,060
    $31,846
  • Bachelor of Science in Design
    133
    SAR 3,709
    $984
    SAR 120,060
    $31,846​
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Note: 

  • The average yearly tuition was estimated based on 32 credit hours and additional fees (i.e., e-learning resource fees); however, rates may vary depending on registered credit hours. Students may register for up to 21 credit hours every semester, following the approval of the department chair.​

Additional tuition fees per credit hour for course load exceeding 16 credit hours for All Majors: 

For any course load exceeding 16 credit hours, an additional tuition fee per credit hour is applicable to all majors as per table below.​

Additional tuition fee per credit hour applicable to all majors

  • SAR (VAT Included):
    USD $ (VAT Included):
  • SAR 920
    $244


Tuition Fees for General Education Program

  • Description​
    Amount (SAR)
    Amount (USD $)
  • General Education Program​
    SAR 3,019/credit hour (VAT Included)
    $801/credit hour (VAT Included)
  • ​​G​​​eneral Education Program requirements for all programs are 42 hours and fees per hour are calculated as above.



Additional Fees (Mandatory and Non-refundable)

  • Description
    Amount (Vat Included) (SAR)
    Amount (Vat Included) (USD $)
  • Application and Admission Procedure fees
    SAR 690
    $183
  • E-Learning Resources Fees
    SAR 690/semester
    $183/semester
  • Graduate audit fee
    SAR 2,070
    $549

Additional Fees (Based on Requirement and Non-refundable)

  • Description
    Amount (Vat Included) (SAR)
    Amount (Vat Included) (USD $)
  • Lingaskill General Test on Campus
    SAR 460
    $122
  • Lingaskill General Test Online
    SAR 650
    $172
  • Math Placement Test
    SAR 460
    $122
  • Late Registration Fee (starting from 3rd week, applicable to registration of 12 or more credit hours)
    SAR 50
    $ 13
  • Late Registration Fee (starting from 3rd week, applicable to registration of less than 12 credit hours)
    SAR 690
    $183
  • Grade Appeal (fixed amount per course per request)
    SAR 230
    $61
  • Concern (fixed amount per request starting from 2nd request per semester)
    SAR 230
    $61
  • **Transfer Fees - Transfer between programs within Effat University
    SAR 460
    $122
  • Transfer Fees - Transfer from other Universities/Colleges to Effat University
    460 SAR
    $122
  • Late Re-Enrolment
    SAR 1,150 per course
    $305 per course​​

​Notes

  • ​* This applies to college students who did not register by the end of the Add & Drop period.
  • ** It is not applicable to Foundation students ​​



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​​​​​​Graduate Studies & Overseas Students Tuition & Fees for the Academic Year (2024-2025)​

Effat College of Humanities

  • Major
    Program credit hours
    Cost per credit hour (SAR)
    Cost per credit hour (USD $)
    Additional Fee (SAR)
    Additional Fee (USD $)
    Total Estimated Program (SAR)
    Total Estimated Program (USD $)
  • Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
    48
    SAR 3,976
    $1,055
    SAR 23,460
    $6,223
    SAR 214,308
    $56,863

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Effat College of Business

  • Major
    Program credit hours
    Cost per
    credit hour (SAR)
    Cost per
    credit hour (USD $)
    Additional Fee (SAR)
    Additional Fee (USD $)
    Total
    Estimated Program (SAR)
    Total Estimated Program
    (USD $)
  • Master of Science in Finance
    42
    SAR ​3,461
    $918
    SAR 2,760
    $732
    SAR 148,133
    $39,292
  • PhD in Business Administration
    60
    SAR 4,313
    $1,144
    SAR 28,520
    $7,565
    SAR 287,270
    $76,199

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Effat College of Engineering

  • Major
    Program credit hours
    Cost per
    credit hour (SAR)
    Cost per
    credit hour (USD $)
    Additional Fee (SAR)
    Additional Fee (USD $)
    Total
    Estimated Program (SAR)
    Total Estimated Program
    (USD $)
  • Master of Science in Energy Engineering
    36
    SAR 5,298
    $1,405
    SAR 2,760
    $732
    SAR 193,470
    $51,318

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Effat College of Architecture and Design

  • Major
    Program credit hours
    Cost per
    credit hour (SAR)
    Cost per
    credit hour (USD $)
    Additional Fee (SAR)
    Additional Fee (USD $)
    Total
    Estimated Program (SAR)
    Total Estimated Program
    (USD $)
  • Master of Science in Architecture and Urbanism
    33
    SAR 4,793
    $1,271
    SAR 2,760
    $732
    SAR 160,913
    $42,682
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Note: 

The total estimated program fee may vary depending on registered credit hours and additional fees.


Additional Fees (Mandatory and Non-refundable)

  • Description
    Amount (Vat Included) (SAR)
    Amount (Vat Included) (USD)
  • Application and Admission Procedure fees
    SAR 1,150
    $305
  • E-Learning Resources Fees (Mandatory)
    SAR 690/semester
    $183/semester
  • * Practicum (Hospital and Clinic) Training Fees
    SAR 3,450/semester
    $915/semester
  • * Internship Training Fees
    SAR 10,350/semester
    $2745/semester
  • Graduate audit fee​​
    SAR 2,070
    $549
Notes
  • ​* Master students renrolled in the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology are required to pay for the Practicum training fees in the 1st semester to the 3rd semester.
  • ​​* Master students enrolled in the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology are required to pay for the Internship Training Fees in 4th semester and beyond.

Additional Fees (Based on Requirement and Non-refundable)

  • Description
    Amount (Vat Included) (SAR)
    Amount (Vat Included) (USD $)
  • Lingaskill General Test on Campus
    SAR 460
    $122
  • Lingaskill General Test Online
    SAR 650
    $172
  • Math Placement Test
    SAR 460
    $122
  • Late Registration Fee (starting from 3rd week, applicable to registration of 12 or more credit hours)
    SAR 50
    $13
  • Late Registration Fee (starting from 3rd week, applicable to registration of less than 12 credit hours)
    SAR 690
    $183
  • Grade Appeal (fixed amount per course per request)
    SAR 230
    $61
  • Concern (fixed amount per request starting from 2nd request per semester)
    SAR 230
    $61
  • **Transfer Fees - Transfer between programs within Effat University
    SAR 460
    $122
  • Transfer Fees - Transfer from other Universities/Colleges to Effat University
    SAR 460
    $122
  • Late Re-Enrolment
    SAR 1,150 per course
    $305 per course​

​Notes

  • ​* This applies to college students who did not register by the end of the Add & Drop period.
  • ** It is not applicable to Foundation students ​​

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Non Refundable Additional Fees for PhD Students

  • Description
    Amount (SAR)
    Amount (USD $)
  • Qualifying Examination Fees in 3rd year Fall semester (Mandatory)
    SAR 5,750
    $1,525
  • Teaching Engagement Fees in 3rd year Spring semester (Mandatory)
    SAR 5,750
    $1,525
  • PhD Research Lab Fees per semester in 4th year and Beyond (Mandatory)
    SAR 5,750
    $1,525
  • Dissertation Defense Fees (Mandatory)
    SAR 5,750
    $1,525

Editing and Proofreadi​ng Fees for PhD Students (Optional):

  • Description
    Amount (USD $)
  • Standard Editing & Proofreading:
    $66 for/1000 words
  • Substantive Editing & Proofreading
    $103 for/1000 words​

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Summer Fees

Tuition for summer students is calculated as regular student fees.​​

Discontinued Students'​ Fees 

Discontinued Students are required to register in the Enhancement Centers ($ 7,626/ semester​)​

Other Fees - Optional (Not covered by the scholarship)​

​​​Effat University offers annual health insurance services (Bronze) level upon the request of the student.​

Health insurance services

Effat University offers health insurance services (Bronze) at a starting nonrefundable rate of $600.​​

This fee is subject to change based on rates received​​ from health insurance providers.​

​Payments Policy:​

  • Overseas students admitted to any of Effat University's programs are obligated to pay their full tuition fees, which are assessed each semester based on the student's major and the number of registered credit hours. 
  • Effat University reserves the right to withhold student services including Blackboard and Banner access to students who do not complete their due payment as per their payment plan or if account status is delinquent.​
  • Effat University is unable to waive tuition or fees for students who register on Banner but fail to attend their classes or stop for any reason without completing and submitting the required clearance form to the registration office.​​

Education Visa Requirements - Non Refundable

  • Description
    Validity
    Amount (SAR)
  • **Saudi Arabia educational visa (long term)
    Year
    800
  • **Saudi Arabia educational visa (short term)
    6 months
    550
  • Medical Check-up for Iqama Insurance (paid once)
    One time
    180
  • Iqama Annual Renewal or first issuing
    ​Year
    5655
  • Exit/Re-entry visa (per travel)
    1 or 2 months
    200
  • Associates Fee
    Year
    5655


Note: ​

  • The fees mentioned above may vary depending on rates received from service providers. ​

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Effat University Guidelines for Submitting Financial Support Documentation​​

When submitting your Student Visa application, you will be asked to submit evidence that you meet the financial requirements.

Types of Financial Support That are Accepted: 

  1. Savings deposit and checking accounts
  2. Bank letters or Solvency certificate from bank - Time/fixed/term deposits or government bonds available for withdrawal at any time

Financial support documentation must include:

  1. Date of issuance (no earlier than 3 months before the start of your intended first term at Effat University). 
  2. Student’s name (or account holder’s name if sponsor is someone other than student).
  3. Official letterhead and must include signature/stamp of an administrative official. 
  4. Available balance of individual liquid accounts.  
  5. Certified, professional translations for all financial documents not issued in English. 
In addition to completing the student certification of finance for overseas ​students must fill the form find link Overseas Student Financial Guarantee.

Types of Financial Support That Financially Accepted: 

  1. Savings deposit and checking accounts.
  2. Bank letters or Solvency certificate from bank - Time/fixed/term deposits or government bonds available for withdrawal at any time.

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Tuition Cancellation and Refund Policy

​‎Cancellation due to the visa application

If the student visa application is rejected, the student is eligible for full refund excluding the application fee based on the following conditions:​

  1. Proof of meeting the visa requirements is provided.

  2. Proof that the visa application was submitted no less than 2 months prior to the course starting date.

  3. Official proof of rejection by the Saudi Arabia Embassy.

​Cancellation by the student

  • Refunds for courses dropped during the add and drop period (within the 1st to 2nd week of the semester are eligible for a full refund)​

  • There is no refund for withdrawals from individual courses or more after the add & drop period.

  • All registered and enrolled students who want to withdraw from the university or withdraw for a semester, during the 1st and 2nd week of the semester, are obligated to pay an administration fee of SAR 2500 ~ $663.

In the event that a student withdraws from the university or withdraws for a semester, the following refund schedule will be applied:

  • Student Who Withdraws (University withdrawals or withdraws for a semester)
    Refunded percentage of the total tuition fees
  • During the 1st and 2nd week of the semester
    100% of the tuition fees
  • During the 3rd week of the semester
    75% of the tuition fees
  • During the 4th & 6th week of the semester
    50% of the tuition fees
  • During the 7th & 8th week of the semester
    25% of the tuition fees
  • After the 8th week of the semester
    Non-refundable​

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Note:

  • ​This policy is also reported in the Effat University Academic Calendar

Deferral to later session

  1. If the student has not yet arrived and notifies the University that he/she wishes to defer to a later session prior one month from the startinfg date of the program, the tuition fee may be carried forward for one year. Should the student choose to defer for a second year, the deposit will be forfeited and treated as a withdrawal. The student will then need to apply again for a later session and pay a new tutition fee. 
  2. ​It is the students responsibility to familiarize themselves with the financial regulations of the university. This includes payment of fees and schedule of fees.

Payment of Refunds

  1. The refund request should be submitted with the following documents: International Bank account information IBAN, Bank SWIFT code, and copy of passport.

  2. The refund request will be processed within four weeks from the date of its submission.

  3. Approved refund request will be paid in Saudi Riyal to the bank account of the authorised ‎beneficiary. This should be the same bank account from which the funds were originated. ‎

  4. The University will not compensate the payer of the fees for any exchange rate differences or funds transfer cost.

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Payment Methods

All students are required to pay full tuition fees for a course 1 month prior to start date.The payment can be made by:

  • E-Payment 
  • Direct deposit or bank transfer* to EFFAT bank account.

Wire Transfer Required Information

  • Bank Name:  Saudi National Bank (SNB)
  • Name of Account Holder: Effat University
  •  International Bank Account number (IBAN): SA9310000010147135000210
  • SWIFT: NCBKSAJE

Contact Information:

Email: Financial@effatuniversity.edu.sa

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