King Saud University is a university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, whose main campus sits near the meeting of King Khalid Road, King Abdullah Road and Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road. If you’re planning a visit, confirm your destination and check access arrangements with the university.
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Main campus access: King Khalid Road, King Abdullah Road and Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road
- From Roof Hotel Apartments: about 17 minutes by car
- Contact: +966 11 467 0000
Where King Saud University is in Riyadh
King Saud University is in Riyadh, and its main campus is near the meeting of three major roads. The Saudi Ministry of Education gives the university’s establishment year as 1958.
The main gates are on King Khalid Road, King Abdullah Road and Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road.
Finding the right campus destination
Use the university’s campus-location page to orient yourself, then identify the facility you need. The University Medical City is within the campus, a three-minute drive away.
Diriyah Gate is a five-minute drive from campus, while The Esplanade and U Walk are eight minutes away. These nearby destinations can help you confirm the campus’s location; check your destination separately if you’re attending an appointment or visiting a particular facility.
The university’s address is King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The National Address is 8707 - Riyadh 12372-2308.
How do you get to King Saud University?
Use the main campus’s road approaches to plan your arrival, then confirm which gate or destination suits your visit. King Saud University is about a 17-minute drive from Roof Hotel Apartments.
The main campus has multiple facilities, so confirm the exact destination before setting off.
For transit connections and station information, how Riyadh’s metro stations connect can help with journey planning.
Visitor access and campus rules
King Saud University provides online visitor resources, but its official information does not establish a general campus-tour schedule or campus-wide access procedure. The university’s phone number is +966 11 467 0000, and its email address is info@ksu.edu.sa; contact the university to ask about arrangements for your specific visit.
The university also offers an online interactive visitor experience. Its Explore KSU site provides a virtual tour and information about university programs, which can help you get familiar with the institution before travelling.
Planning a campus visit
Start by identifying the facility you need, then confirm its location and any entry arrangements with the university. This is especially useful if you’re visiting for a specific appointment rather than heading to the main campus generally. If you’re arranging transport, how to get around Riyadh from the north of the city can help with broader journey planning.
Before you go, check the official site before you go. Contact working hours are Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; these are not confirmed campus visitor hours.
For a longer look at the university, KSU’s virtual tour offers an online alternative. Diriyah Gate, The Esplanade and U Walk are also within a short drive of campus.
FAQs
Where is King Saud University?
King Saud University is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its main campus is near the meeting of King Khalid Road, King Abdullah Road and Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road.
Does King Saud University offer a campus tour?
KSU offers an online virtual tour and an interactive visitor experience. The official information does not specify a public in-person campus-tour schedule.
How can I contact King Saud University?
The university’s phone number is +966 11 467 0000, and its email address is info@ksu.edu.sa.