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Tuition and Fees for Undergraduate

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Disclaimer​:

Effat Unive​rsity tuition and fees are subject to change annually and any changes will be announced through the official communication channels.​


Effat College of Humanities

  • Description
     
    Fees before VAT
    Fees after VAT
    Average before VAT
  • Major​
    Total Program credit hours
    Tuition before VAT
    Tuition after VAT
    Average Yearly
  • Bachelor of Science in​ English & Translation
    129
    SAR 2,100 / credit hour
    SAR 2,415 / credit hour
    SR 68,400
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
    126
    SAR 2,100 / credit hour
    SAR 2,415 / credit hour
    SR 68,400
  • Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Communication
    126
    SAR 2,580 / credit hour
    SAR 2,967 / credit hour
    SR 83,760​

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Effat College of Business

  • Description
     
    Fees before VAT
    Fees after VAT
    Average before VAT
  • Major
    Total Program credit hours
    Tuition before VAT
    Tuition after VAT
    Average Yearly
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
    132
    SR 2,150 / credit hour
    SR 2,473 / credit hour
    SR 70,000 / year
  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
    132
    SR 2,150 / credit hour
    SR 2,473 / credit hour
    SR 70,000 / year
  • Bachelor of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management
    132
    SR 2,150 / credit hour
    SR 2,473 / credit hour
    SR 70,000 / year
  • Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
    132
    SR 2,150 / credit hour
    SR 2,473 / credit hour
    SR 70,000​ / year

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Effat College of Engineering

  • Description
     
    Fees before VAT
    Fees after VAT
    Average before VAT
  • Major
    Total Program credit hours
    Tuition before VAT
    Tuition after VAT
    Average Yearly
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering
    154
    SR 2,580/credit hour
    SR 2,967/credit hour
    ​SR 83,760 / year
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
    133
    SR 2,580/credit hour
    SR 2,967/credit hour
    SR 83,760​ / year


Effat College of Architecture and Design

  • Description
     
    Fees before VAT
    Fees after VAT
    Average before VAT
  • Major
    Total Program credit hours
    Tuition before VAT
    Tuition after VAT
    Average Yearly
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture
    163
    SR 2,580 / credit hour
    SR 2,967 / credit hour
    SR 83,760 / year
  • Bachelor of Science in Design
    133
    SR 2,580 / credit hour
    SR 2,967 / credit hour
    SR 83,760 / year
  • Bachelor of Science in Cinematic Arts
    132
    SR 2,580 / credit hour
    SR 2,967 / credit hour
    SR 83,760 / year


Note:

The average yearly tuition was estimated based on 32 credit hours and additional fees (i.e. e-Learning resources fees); however, rates may vary depending on registered credit hours. Students may register for up to 21 credit hours every semester following the approval of the department chair.

Additional tuition fees per credit hour for course load exceeding 16 credit hours for All Majors: 

For any course load exceeding 16 credit hours, an additional tuition fee per credit hour is applicable to all majors as per table below.  ​

Additional tuition fee per credit hour applicable to all majors

  • VAT Excluded:
    VAT Included:
  • SAR 800
    SAR​ 920​

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Tuition Fees for General Education Program

General Education Program requirements for all programs are 42 hours and the fees per hour are calculated as follows:

  • SAR 2,100 / credit hour (VAT Excluded)
  • SAR 2,415 / credit hour (VAT Included)

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Found​ation Year

  • The Effat English Academy Program comprises eight different levels.

  • Students do not have to take the eight levels. They will be placed in the EEA Program levels based on their scores in the Linguaskill placement tests. Students may skip a level if they can achieve the required score for the level they wish to skip.

  • Foundation Year Levels
    Level Credit Hours
    Tuition before VAT
    Tuition after VAT
    Tuition Fee per level
  • Beginner - Eight weeks
    16
    SR 1,200 / credit hour
    SR 1,380 / credit hour
    SR 19,200 / level
  • Elementary- Eight weeks
    16
    SR 1,200 / credit hour
    SR 1,380 / credit hour
    SR 19,200 / level
  • Intermediate -​ Eight weeks
    16
    SR 1,200 / credit hour
    SR 1,380 / credit hour
    SR 19,200 / level
  • Upper Intermediate - Eight weeks
    16
    SR 1,200 / credit hour
    SR 1,380 / credit hour
    SR 19,200 / level

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Additional Fees (Mandatory)

  • Description
    Fees after VAT
  • Application and Admission procedures fees
    SR 690, non-refundable
  • E-Learning Resources Fees
    SR 690/Semester​ non-refundable
  • Graduate Audit Fee
    SR 2,070 non-refundable


Note:

  • Application and Admission procedures fees SAR 600 (non-refundable) for citizen student. 


Other Fees (based on Requirement)

  • Description
    Fees after VAT
  • Linguaskill General Test on campus
    SR 460
  • Linguaskill General Test Online
    SR 650
  • Math Placement Test
    SR 460
  • * Late Registration Fee
    SAR 50/per credit hour starting from the 3rd week (VAT included) for the registered credit hours (12 credit) and above
  • Late Registration Fee
    SAR 690 fixed amount starting from the 3rd week (VAT included) for the student who registered less than 12
  • Grade Appeal
    SAR 230 fixed amount per course / per request starting from the 1st request
  • Concern
    SAR 230 fixed amount per course / per request starting from the 2nd request per semester
  • ** Transfer fees between programs within Effat University
    SAR 460
  • Transfer fees from other Universities/ colleges to Effat University
    SAR 460
  • * Late Re-Enrolment per course
    SAR 1150/course


Note:​

  • * This applies to college students who di not register by the end of the Add & Drop period.
  • ** It is not applicable to Foundation students. ​


Summer Fees

Tuition for summer students is calculated as regular student fees.​

Auditing and Visiting Students Fees (Saudi citizens or Residents)​

Tuition for visiting and auditing students is calculated as regular student fees​

Discontinued Students Fees

  • Description
    Fees Before VAT
    Fees After VAT
  • Enhancement Centers Registration for Discontinued Students
    SR 25,000 / Semester
    SR 28,750 / Semester


Payment and Refund Policy

​​Payment

​Students are required to pay their full tuition and fees upon registeration.

​Payment Plan

  • Effat Payment Plan provides students with the option to pay tution fees monthly. It is designed to relieve the pressure of lump-sum payments by allowing to spread payments over a period of months.
  • Depending on the date of your request, you may be eligible for up to three installments per semester. Payment plan installments will be requested to be settled at the end of each month.

​​Eligibility for Payment Plan​​

The student account must be in good standing to be eligible for an installment payment plan. If the student has past-due balances, he or she must contact Student Financial Services to explore alternative payment arangements.

  • Upon Registration (First Installment):

  •    ​SAR 5,000 

  • Second Installment (5th week):

  • 50% from the total tuition fees. (Due after the end of Add & Drop period)​

  • Final Installment (8th week):

  • Deadline for settlement the remaining due balance of total Tuition fees is two weeks before beginning of early registration for the following semester.​​

Important Notification

  • ​Tuition is assessed on a per-credit-hour basis.
  • Student tuition is assessed each semester on the basis of the student's major and the number of credits registered.
  • Effat University reserves the right to withhold student services, including Blackboard and Banner access, from students who do not complete their due payment as per their payment plan or if their account status is delinquent.
  • Effat University cannot waive tuition or fees for students who register on Banner and fail to attend their classes or stop for any reason without completing the clearance form and submitting it to the registeration office.​

Payment Methods

The payment can be made by:​

  1. Online Payment
  2. Cheques payable to Effat University.
  3. Credit card (VISA, Master Card, American Express).
  4. Cash Payment.
  5. Direct deposit or bank transfer to EFFAT bank account.

Wire Tra​nsfer Required Information

    • Bank Name:  Saudi National Bank (SNB)
    • Name of Account Holder: Effat University
    • Bank Account Number: 10147135000210
    • International Bank Account number (IBAN): SA9310000010147135000210
    • SWIFT code: NCBKSAJE

Refund Policy

(Also reported in the Effat University Academic Calendar)​

Refund for withdrawal from individual courses or more during Add/Drop period:

  • There is no refund for withdrawals from individual courses or more after the Add & Drop period.
  • All registered and enrolled students who want to withdraw from the university or withdraw for a semester, during the 1st and 2nd week of the semester, are obligated to pay an administration fee of SAR 2500.
  • In the event that a student withdraws from the university or withdraws for a semester, the following refund schedule will be applied: (Also reported in the Effat University Academic Calendar)

  • Student Who Withdraws
    (University withdrawals or withdraws for a semester)
    Refunded percentage of the total tuition fee​
  • 1st to 2rd week of the semester
    100% of the tuition fees
  • 3th week of the semester
    75% of their tuition fees
  • 4th & 6th week of the semester
    50% of their tuition fees
  • 7th & 8th week of the semester
    25% of their tuition fees
  • After the 8th week of the semester
    Non-refundable​​
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Process Duration: 
Student refunds with complete documentation will be processed within a minimum 15​ working days. ​

To confirm your payment, send a copy of the payment receipt to Student Financial Service.​

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