Founded in 2007, Northern Borders University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Arar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Northern Borders. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Rafha, Turayf.

Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Northern Borders University (NBU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution.

The teaching of the university is split across sixteen (16) faculties, nine (9) of which are in Arar (Education and Arts, Business Administration, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Applied Medical Science, Home Economics, Nursing and Community), four (4) faculties in Rafha (Computing and Information Technology, Pharmacy, Science and Arts, Community), two (2) in Turaif (Science and Arts, Community) , and one (1) in Al-Uwayqilah (Science and Arts).  Currently, the university offers over 47 academic programs of study.  The university has contributed to the progress of education, society, and economy in the region. It is considered as an essential artery that provides the labour market with a qualified and well-prepared workforce according to the requirements of the development plan in developing and building the region.

The university has four campuses spread across the Northern Border Region of Saudi Arabia. Its main campus is located in Arar, the capital city of the Northern Border Region; whereas its branches are located in Rafha, Turaif, and Al-Uwayqilah.

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