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A word from Prince Khalid Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz
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Welcome Letter from the Provost
Dear Visitor:
Welcome
to the Web Site for Alfaisal University. I thank you for your interest in
Alfaisal and trust that you will find the information that you seek whether
you are student, faculty, staff, parent or friend….prospective or current.
Every member of the extended Alfaisal community represents a valued
relationship.
Alfaisal University’s mission is to be “a student-centered university which
creates and disseminates knowledge through world-class undergraduate and
graduate education programs, research and service that benefit the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia, the region and the world.” Alfaisal will produce graduates
who are equipped with knowledge, attitudes and professional skills for the
modern era and who lead their fields.
The campus is situated on the beautiful grounds of the late King Faisal’s
Palace in the center of Riyadh. This historic location is ideal for academic
pursuits. The first campus building (Science) will be completed in June
2008, and adapted for use by all Alfaisal University departments. Completion
of the construction of other new academic and student-activities buildings
and renovation of the Palace will follow over the next two years.
Alfaisal University sets high standards for admission, including outstanding
academic performance in high school and good English skills. These skills
and the ability to thrive in an active learning environment are essential
for success in Alfaisal’s academic programs. A University Preparatory
Program is required for all but a very small percentage of extraordinarily
well-prepared students. The King Faisal Foundation’s University Preparatory
Program gives promising high school graduates the skills they need to enter
and succeed in world-class universities such as Alfaisal.
Alfaisal University will be a leader in research in the Middle East and the
world. Our international faculty will have outstanding credentials in
teaching and research, and will involve undergraduate and graduate students
in their research activities. Students who participate in research greatly
enhance their educations; they apply classroom learning to real problems.
Alfaisal University is an exciting opportunity for those seeking an
international quality higher education, and I hope that you will consider us
as you begin your journey of discovery. I also hope that you will return to
our Web Site often, as it will grow in both quantity and quality of
information as the University itself grows and matures.
Sincerely,
Alan Goodridge, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Acting President
