| Effat University | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Aspire to Achieve" |
| Established | 1999 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Chairman | Sara Al-Faisal |
| President | Haifa Reda Jamalallail |
| Admin. staff | 221 |
| Undergraduates | 1,000 |
| Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Colors | Black and Blue |
| Website | www.effatuniversity.edu.sa |
Effat University (Arabic: جامعة عفّت) is a leading private non-profit institution of higher education for women in Saudi Arabia, operating under the umbrella of King Faisal Charitable Foundation. Effat University is strengthened by the legacy of its founder, Queen Effat Al-Thunayyan Al-Saud, wife of the late King Faisal.
On January 30, 2009, Effat College became Effat University. The inauguration of its three colleges, the establishment of the Research and Consultancy Institute, and success achieved on the academic, education and social levels, paved the way to becoming a university.
In 2011, Effat University obtained approval for its first graduate program.[1]
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Effat College was founded by the children of King Faisal and Queen Effat.[2] Princess Lolowah al-Faisal played a prominent role in its founding, from raising funds, developing the curriculum, overseeing construction to the hiring of faculty and staff.[3] Princess Sarah al-Faisal is currently the Chair of the Board of Founders and Board of Trustees, while Lolowah is Vice Chair and General Supervisor of the university.[2]
Effat University consists of the following departments:
Effat University built strong relationships and agreements with a number of very well-established national and international institutions and universities. These agreements support Effat’s unique social, academic and professional excellence. It has partnered with Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, University of Miami School of Architecture, and University of Cincinnati College of Education.
Effat University's Partnerships and Affiliations