Fahd bin Sultan University
Fahd bin Sultan University (FBSU) is a private university in Saudi Arabia[2] and the first private university in the country using English as a medium of instruction.[3] History and profileFBSU was established in Tabuk as a private college in 2003 under the patronage of Prince Fahd bin Sultan, governor of Tabuk Province.[4] It initially included only College of Computing. In the academic year 2007-2008, a branch for female students was added, and the college was inaugurated by the late Sultan bin Abdulaziz.[5] One year later, two colleges were added; the College of Engineering and of Business and Management.[4] Therefore, the university is made up of three colleges, all focusing on technical fields. It provides undergraduate and postgraduates programs.[6] The campus of the university is 10 km away from Tabuk.[7] In October 2011, it gained the status of the university.[8] It is accredited by ABET.[9] GovernanceThe university is governed by a board of trustees chaired by Prince Fahd.[4] Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi is the president of the University.[10] PartnershipFBSU is in close relationship with American University of Beirut that provides technical and consultative support.[4][11] The collaboration between the two institutions began in 2006.[3] In April 2013, FBSU joined the SAP University Alliance Program, being the eleventh Saudi university that is part of the program.[12] See alsoReferences
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