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What if I told you this university holds the highest percentage of female students among all mixed-gender universities in Saudi Arabia? That’s Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University for you! Right here in Dammam, standing as a beacon of progressive education. This isn’t just any university. Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University boasts a rich history, formerly known as the University of Dammam. Established in 2009, it underwent a grand renaming in 2016 to honor Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal, the last ruler of the Second Saudi State and father of the Kingdom’s founder. The university is a sprawling academic haven with nineteen colleges spread across six locations in the Eastern Province, making it the largest university campus in the Kingdom. You’ll find a diverse range of eighty-five academic programs here, with a strong emphasis on postgraduate studies. Imagine, almost half the programs here are designed for students pursuing higher education. And did you know Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University isn’t just shaping minds but also pushing the boundaries of healthcare with its very own King Fahd University Hospital? This hospital is no ordinary medical facility. It’s home to a cutting-edge smart robot, developed by the university itself, that assists with patient care and even provides academic consultations with international specialists. From its humble beginnings as a branch of King Faisal University in 1975 to its current standing as a beacon of knowledge and innovation, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University is a testament to Saudi Arabia’s commitment to education and progress.

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