Awards

The following awards are available to students in the Faculty of Engineering:
  •  Monthly award: An award of 1000 Saudi Riyal per month is given to every Saudi B.Sc. student and also to every non-Saudi B.Sc. student who is on a granted scholarship.
  •  Distinction award: An award of 1000 Saudi Riyal is granted to every student who secures an average grade of distinction (A or A+) in two consecutive semesters. This award serves as an incentive for advanced students to maintain their high level of achievement.
•  Books and References Allowance: An amount of 3000 Saudi Riyal is given to every graduate student once during his regular period of study.
  •  Thesis Allowance: An amount of 3000 Saudi Riyals for the M.Sc. student and 4000 Saudi Riyals for the Ph.D. student are given to the student to cover some of the costs incurred in preparation of the thesis.

Housing

The University has constructed an ample number of student housing units within or at the outskirts of the University campus. Housing Available to all students whose families reside outside Jeddah (including those who are on scholarships). This type of housing is also available if a student’s family circumstances necessitate. Supervision of students in these housing units, and the general management of the units is the responsibility of well-trained and qualified personnel. These supervisors are helped by assistant supervisors who take over the supervision duty as well as the task of handling emergencies during evening and night periods. New students are to contact the Deanship of Students Affairs to obtain their free housing.

Nutrition

The University has a central kitchen that prepares meals to be distributed to a certain number of dining halls within the housing units or inside the University campus. Meals are offered to all students at highly subsidized prices.

Medical Care

The university provides free medical treatment for all students at the University Clinic which is conveniently located at the center of University campus, and has clinics covering all main medical specialties.