University of Tabuk Faculty of Medicine

The UT medical campus features modern architectural designs and advanced digital resources tailored for a 21st-century medical education.

• Clinical Skills and Simulation Lab: A high-tech training center where students practice clinical maneuvers and emergency scenarios on advanced manikins.
• Digital Anatomy & Histology Lab: Features 3D virtual dissection tables and high-resolution microscopes to support structural medical education.
• Sydney University E-Learning Platform: A unique collaboration that provides students with a global-standard digital question bank and learning modules.
• Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Suites: Dedicated rooms for small-group, case-based discussion sessions that are core to the curriculum.
• Smart Lecture Halls: Equipped with interactive screens and high-fidelity recording systems for synchronized international seminars.
• Medical Research Unit: Actively encourages undergraduate research, with students frequently publishing in indexed medical journals.
• Central Medical Library: Part of the main university library, providing 24/7 access to the Saudi Digital Library (SDL) and premium databases.
• Digital Exam Center: A specialized facility for conducting paperless, standardized medical board-style examinations.
• Separate Gender Sections: Fully identical, top-tier academic and laboratory facilities are maintained for both male and female tracks.
• On-Campus Health Center: Provides primary medical and psychological counseling for students and serves as an initial training site.

The university is expanding its clinical reach with a massive on-campus facility alongside major regional partners.

• University Hospital (Tabuk): A 400-bed state-of-the-art facility currently nearing completion, designed to be the central teaching hub.
• Armed Forces Hospital (Northwestern Region): A major clinical partner providing high-volume exposure to advanced surgical and specialized medical cases.
• King Khalid Civil Hospital (Tabuk): The primary site for core clinical rotations in internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care.
• King Fahad Specialist Hospital (Tabuk): Used for advanced sub-specialty rotations, particularly in endocrinology and oncology.

The University of Tabuk is a public institution; tuition is primarily subsidized for Saudi nationals and scholarship holders.

Scholarships

• External Government Scholarships: Fully funded for international students, covering 100% of tuition, housing, and a monthly stipend.
• Merit-Based Awards: Annual grants of up to 4,500 SAR ($1,200) for international students with exceptional academic performance.
• Scientific Research Grants: Funding provided to students whose research projects are accepted by the Deanship of Scientific Research.
• Annual Airfare: Scholarship students receive a round-trip ticket to their home country every year.

• The Vibe: Tabuk is a historic and strategic city in the northwest, known for its cooler winters, ancient archaeological sites, and proximity to the Red Sea.
• Connectivity:
• Air: Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU) is just 15 minutes from the university campus.
• Transport: Well-connected to the rest of the Kingdom via major highways and frequent bus services.

• Accommodation: Secure, furnished on-campus housing is provided for scholarship students, including study rooms and recreation areas.
• Dining: Multiple campus cafeterias serve diverse, healthy meals at subsidized rates.
• Student Life: Very active through the Medical Student Club, known for organizing the "Tabuk Health Marathon" and regional awareness campaigns.
• Vibe: A serene, focused, and disciplined academic environment that reflects the university’s mission toward world-class education.

• IFOM Exams: The faculty integrates the International Foundations of Medicine (IFOM) exams as compulsory benchmarks for student progression.
• NEOM Connection: Due to its proximity to the NEOM project, students often have unique opportunities for future involvement in advanced healthcare research.