Al Ghad Riyadh College

Since the development journey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia began, the five-year development plans have aimed to create a developmental foundation with the goal of localizing various jobs across different sectors, with the healthcare sector being a top priority. For a long time, the Kingdom relied on non-Saudi healthcare professionals, which necessitated the planning and establishment of health educational institutions, institutes, academies, colleges, and universities dedicated to qualifying national professionals in this field.
Since Education and training represent the main focus of the development and construction, the kingdom’s efforts were directed to support the public education and higher education sectors, through an expansionary vision that balances the various regions of the Kingdom, as it has managed the largest development process in higher education. The number of Saudi universities reached 29 government universities, In addition to 34 universities and private colleges.
Al-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences has contributed to the preparation and qualification of Saudi professionals and their development in the fields of health services in the Kingdom in addition to providing male and female students with distinctive scientific knowledge and individual skills that enhance their ability to compete in the local, Arab and international labor market, enhancing scientific research in various fields, and meeting the ongoing needs of society in the areas of economic, social and technical development.
Al-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences came as an addition and a modern vision in the field of health education, providing the best educational services and facilities to achieve the highest levels of education and training, ensuring the best qualified outcomes. In the year 1430 AH, the Ministry of Education approved the opening of Al-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences in Riyadh, specializing in applied medical sciences. Al-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences in Riyadh offers the following specializations:

• Nursing
• Emergency Medical services
• Radiology

Providing a distinguished educational model in applied medical sciences locally and regionally.

Providing qualified and distinguished health cadres, through developed educational programs, in an attractive academic environment that supports community, academic partnerships and scientific research, to achieve sustainable development, in accordance with Vision 2030.

1) National affiliation
2) Integrity and transparency
3) Community responsibility
4) Leadership and teamwork
5) Lifelong learning

1. Specialized knowledge and skills
2. Effective communication
3. Critical thinking
4. Professional ethics
5. Teamwork
6. Continuous self-education
7. Scientific research skills
8. Leadership and responsibility
9. Community responsibility

• Preparing and developing technical cadres specialized in the field of applied medical sciences to meet the needs of health services in the Kingdom of these cadres.
• Providing an integrated educational environment in terms of academic, administrative, and technical personnel, curricula, systems, programs, equipment and facilities.
• Providing training and continuous education opportunities in the field of applied medical sciences to contribute to raising the level of performance efficiency in the health sectors and increasing their productivity.
• Participation of the health sector in the Kingdom in establishing and developing the health services system professionally and on scientific basis.
• Contributing to the development of applied medical sciences in the Kingdom by facilitating the exchange of scientific outputs and the transfer of knowledge.
• Strengthening international cooperation programs by connecting the college with education, training, and research institutions inside and outside the Kingdom, which provides an opportunity to exchange experiences and develop student’s skills and abilities in a professional manner that achieves excellence.
• Fulfillment of quality standards and obtaining local and international accreditations.
• Contributing to raising Saudization in health jobs in the Kingdom.

• Providing a regulatory and technical environment within a developed structure.
• Establishing the principles of quality and continuous improvement.
• Provide the health sector with qualified cadres.
• Developing and motivating faculty and administrative staff members’ skills.
• Provide excellent services to students and graduates.
• Provide a stimulating environment for research production, creativity, and innovation.
• Promoting community partnerships.
• Developing the college’s financial resources and enhancing expenditure efficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical Services
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in radiology

Male students

816 graduates

Female students

538 female graduates