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A top-tier U.S. university degree, taught in English in the heart of the Kingdom. The same accreditation. The same faculty. The same career outcomes. Every program is designed to meet the Kingdom's evolving workforce needs while earning you a fully U.S.-accredited degree recognized by employers worldwide.

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Initial programs
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Undergraduate
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Graduate
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Target student-to-faculty ratio

Initial Programs - Autumn 2026

The Riyadh campus will open with seven degree programs in the College of Business and Digital Innovation, spanning business, technology, analytics and sport.

Undergraduate Programs
Build analytic and AI skills progressively, from data acquisition to generative AI, and apply them to business decision-making across every industry.
Build and scale ventures in the Kingdom's growing SME ecosystem.
Manage esport organizations and gaming businesses in one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
Strategic marketing for Saudi Arabia's entertainment, tourism and retail sectors.
Prepare for careers in the Kingdom's rapidly expanding sports industry.
Graduate programs
Integrates business knowledge with machine learning, generative AI and data-driven decision-making.
Leadership-focused MBA for professionals driving economic transformation.

Additional programs launching from 2027. See our future colleges page for planned expansions.

Experiential learning at NHU-Riyadh

At the University of New Haven, learning extends well beyond the classroom. Our Riyadh campus will bring the same commitment to hands-on, real-world experience that has defined a New Haven education since 1920.

Industry partnerships

Work alongside leading Saudi and international companies through structured internship and placement programs. Our location places you at the center of the Kingdom's innovation ecosystem.

Applied projects

Every program incorporates capstone projects and case studies drawn from real business challenges, many in partnership with Saudi organizations and aligned with Vision 2030 priorities.

Faculty expertise

Learn from faculty who are active practitioners and researchers in their fields. Our professors bring both academic rigor and real-world insight to every class.

Global network

As a University of New Haven student, you join a worldwide alumni network of more than 75,000 graduates and gain access to career opportunities across six continents.

Our colleges

The Riyadh campus will grow to include three colleges, each aligned with Saudi Arabia's strategic priorities under Vision 2030.

College of Business and Digital Innovation

Preparing students in fields critical to the Kingdom's economic diversification: business, finance, analytics, sport management and the entertainment industry.

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College of Arts and Applied Sciences

Programs in STEM fields, criminal justice, forensic science, legal studies and the social sciences.

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Planned

College of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

Technical and engineering disciplines pivotal to the Kingdom's industrial and technological aspirations.

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Academic advising

Every student at NHU-Riyadh will be assigned a dedicated academic advisor to help plan their course of study, set goals and navigate university life.

Foundation Year

Students who need additional preparation will enter the Foundation Year, an integrated first stage of the degree covering English, mathematics, academic study skills, and Design Thinking with AI. Learn more about the Foundation Year.

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