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Saudi Electronic University

The Saudi Electronic University (Arabic: الجامعة السعودية الإلكترونية), is a Saudi Arabian university that grants both undergraduate and graduate degrees.[2][3] It was established by royal decree on 8 October 2011 to provide a combination of online and regular education known as blended learning.

In July 2020, Saudi Minister of Education, Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, appointed Lilac AlSafadi as president of the Saudi Electronic University, to be the first female president of a Saudi university that includes students from both genders.[4]

History

On October 8, 2011, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz issued a royal decree to establish the Saudi Electronic University (SEU). This university will use the blended learning methods to offer both graduate and undergraduate degrees.[5] The system of the SEU was built collaboratively with: University of Phoenix, Walden University, Capella University, eCampus Ohio University, Franklin University.[6]

Colleges

See also

References

  1. ^ "Definition of the university and its foundation". Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 1 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Saudi Electronic University Achieves International Milestone in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings". spa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  3. ^ "Saudi Electronic University, RCU Sign Agreement to Open University Branch". english.aawsat.com. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  4. ^ "Prof. Lilac AlSafadi is first woman to head a Saudi co-ed university". Saudi Gazette. 3 July 2020.
  5. ^ "الجامعة السعودية الالكترونية / الصفحات / تعريف بالجامعة وتأسيسها". Seu.edu.sa. Archived from the original on 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  6. ^ "الجامعة السعودية الالكترونية / الصفحات / مقارنات مرجعية". Seu.edu.sa. Archived from the original on 2012-09-20. Retrieved 2012-08-31.