Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University

Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
(جامعة الأمير سطام بن عبدالعزيز)
Jāmaat sattam bin abdulaziz
Type Public
Established 2009
Academic staff
1,300
Students 9,000+
Location Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia
24°08′49″N 47°16′19″E / 24.147°N 47.272°E / 24.147; 47.272Coordinates: 24°08′49″N 47°16′19″E / 24.147°N 47.272°E / 24.147; 47.272
Website https://www.psau.edu.sa/en

Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University was formerly known as Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz University or the University of Al-Kharj . It is a Saudi University located in the city of Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. It is under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education Saudi Arabia and managed by the Rector of the University, Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammed Alasimi.

History

The university was established by royal decree in 2007 to transfer a branch of King Saud University in Al-Kharj to the independent university called the University of Al-Kharj, and the accession of all colleges in the saih, Dalam, Wadi dawaser, Hawtat Bani Tamim, Aflaj, and Alhareeq. On 23/10/1432 (Muslim calendar) the name of the university was modified by a royal decree to the University of Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz. Since the beginning of 1436-2015 its name has become Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU).[1]

Campuses and Academics

PSAU main campus is located in Al Kharj. Other campuses are located on Wadi Addawasir, Hotat Bani Tamim, Aflaj, and Slayel.

Colleges located in Al Kharj are:

The college contains these departments: Basic Medical Departments, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Department of Surgery, and Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

References

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