Northern Border University: Rankings
With over 23,000 alumni and currently hosting over 16,000 students, Northern Border University is a public university made up of 16 colleges spread out in 4 different cities. NBU has nine colleges in the city of Arar, which is the location of the main campus, four colleges in the town of Rafha, two in another town, Turayf, and one college in Al Uwayqilah.
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Northern Border University Overview
Arar, Saudi Arabia
Location
Public
Type
2007
Founded
769
International Enrollment
16,415
Total Enrollment
# 4228
World Rankings
# 4386
Best Value Rankings
Northern Border University Rankings
SAA Best University Rankings 2025
| Category | Rankings | Percentage Rankings |
|---|---|---|
| World Rankings | # 4228 | 50 % |
| Asia Rankings | # 1345 | 38 % |
| Saudi Arabia Rankings | # 28 | — |
SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025
| Category | Rankings | Percentage Rankings |
|---|---|---|
| World Rankings | # 4386 | 52 % |
| Asia Rankings | # 1444 | 41 % |
| Saudi Arabia Rankings | # 28 | — |
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