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Affordable housing for students
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Affordable housing for students
Subsidized housing fees per semester
The university adopts a low-cost, subsidized housing fee structure (about SAR 833 per semester), making the cost much lower than private off-campus housing rentals.
Free housing for scholarship students
The policy states that international students on scholarships enjoy completely free housing, completely eliminating housing costs for this category of students.
Free housing for low-income students
The university's Student Support Fund covers housing costs for students in difficult financial circumstances, ensuring that housing is available to all students regardless of income level.
Housing is optional, not mandatory
Dormitory fees are listed as an optional, non-mandatory cost, giving students the freedom to choose on-campus or off-campus housing according to their personal needs.
Housing within the campus map and facilities
University maps and directories clearly show the location of student housing, emphasizing that it is an integral and permanent part of the campus infrastructure.
Accessible housing
The University Housing Department ensures the provision of adapted housing units and suitable facilities for students with disabilities, ensuring their inclusion in affordable and sustainable housing programs.
Contact Details - General Administration of Facilities and Housing
The General Administration of Facilities and Housing provides names, contact persons, and internal phone numbers to facilitate communication with the units concerned with student housing and inquiries.
Reception and accommodation for international students
The student handbook states that the university is responsible for providing housing and subsistence for international students upon arrival, to ensure a smooth transition and easy integration into university life.
Dormitories as part of the overall infrastructure
Student housing is referred to in university documents as one of the core components of University City and is part of the overall infrastructure supporting the needs of students.
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