About the Institution
The Gracious Royal Directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques – King Abdullah Bin Abdlulaziz-May Allah Bless Him – to convert the community college in Najran into an independent self-sustaining university, were issued on 10-10-1427 H, at the request of His Royal Highness, Prince Mishal Bin Saud Bin Abdel-Aziz, Governor of Najran Region, during the launching of the community college complex. The efforts of HRH Prince Mishal Bin Saud , Governor of Najran, played a major role in the establishment of the university.
Najran University is located on the Eastern outskirts of the city of Najran, covering an area of 18 million square meters, thus becoming the largest University complex in the Kingdom. The complex will house two campuses for males and females; consist of 15 and 10 colleges for males and females respectively, with an overall capacity of 45 thousand students. The university will also house a medical city, a research center, a sport and entertainment arenas and housing accommodation for faculty and staff members as well as students. There will also be a future investment city to serve as a trust foundation for the university. The investment will include, not exclusively, a hotel and a commercial center.