Welcome to Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University Research Portal

The history of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (IAU) dates back to 1395 AH (1975 AD), when it was established as a branch of King Faisal University in Dammam. In 1430 AH (2009 AD), Royal Decree No. (7305/M.B) dated 3/9/1430 AH was issued to separate it from King Faisal University and rename it “University of Dammam,” with its main campus located in Dammam. At that time, the University comprised 28 colleges distributed across six governorates: Jubail, Qatif, Hafr Al-Batin, Khafji, Nairyah, and Qaryat Al-Ulya.

In 1435 AH (2014 AD), Royal Decree No. (20937) dated 2/6/1435 AH established Hafr Al-Batin University as an independent institution, separating it from the University of Dammam and including the colleges in Hafr Al-Batin, Khafji, Nairyah, and Qaryat Al-Ulya, while retaining the remaining colleges under the University of Dammam.

Later, in 1438 AH (2016 AD), Royal Decree No. (29402) dated 28/2/1438 AH approved the renaming of “University of Dammam” to “Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University.”

The organizational structure of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University comprises a Board of Trustees overseeing the University, in accordance with the Universities Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/27) dated 2/3/1441 AH, a University Council chaired by the University President, four Vice Presidencies, and the Academic Medical City.

The University includes 19 colleges, 4 institutes, 15 research and academic centers, and several supporting deanships. It also operates three university hospitals and a Family and Community Medicine Center.

Additionally, the University owns Dammam Valley Company, which serves as its principal investment arm.