35 students from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University to represent Saudi Arabia at global universities

Thirty-five undergraduate students from Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University are set to represent Saudi Arabia on the global academic stage during the summer of 2026. This marks the inaugural international student exchange program for the university, designed to foster a generation capable of competing worldwide and enriching their academic journeys.

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The launch of the program embodies the university's commitment to providing global educational opportunities that enrich students' academic experience and contribute to preparing qualified national cadres with the skills and knowledge necessary for international competition.

The program underscores the university's commitment to providing world-class educational opportunities. University President Fahd Al-Harthi stated that the initiative aligns with the university's strategy of building sustainable international academic partnerships and enhancing research and practical skills, in harmony with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. This vision aims to diversify the Saudi economy and develop public service sectors.

Students from various colleges, including Dentistry, Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Business Administration, and Architecture and Planning, will be dispatched to leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Sweden, Spain, Australia, and Norway. The exchange, lasting from two to eight weeks, will involve research, academic, and training tracks.

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This opportunity represents an important milestone in our academic journey and will contribute to developing our skills, learning about the latest global practices, and returning with expertise and knowledge that will contribute to developing our professional future and serving our country.

Participants expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to gain diverse academic and cultural experiences. Students from the College of Architecture and Planning heading to the University of Newcastle in Australia aim to leverage global academic experiences and represent the Kingdom and their university effectively. Meanwhile, Lamia Al-Ansari looks forward to a research training program at the University of Salamanca in Spain, focusing on artificial intelligence, while Jana Al-Jaafari seeks to engage in research at the University of Glasgow in the UK, exploring human-computer interaction.

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We are eager to undertake this experience, benefit from the academic and research environment, and exchange expertise with researchers and students from various countries around the world, which will contribute to developing my research skills, expanding my knowledge, and keeping pace with the rapid developments in artificial intelligence technologies and innovation.