Tuition and Student Financing

The University of New Haven - Riyadh Campus offers a world-class American education at a competitive tuition rate. The same tuition applies to both undergraduate and graduate programs, keeping costs straightforward and predictable for students and their families.

The University has discounted tuition for all students in the entering cohorts by more than $20,000 USD or more than SAR 75,000 from our U.S. campus tuition rate. The NHU-Riyadh discounted rates can be found below.

Tuition & Fees, 2026-27 Academic Year

Program	Annual tuition (SAR)	USD equivalent
Undergraduate (bachelor's degree)	SAR 105,000 per year SAR 3,500 per credit hour	$28,000 $933 per credit hour
Foundation Year (if necessary)	SAR 60,000 per year	$16,000
Graduate (master's degree)	SAR 105,000 per year SAR 5,900 per credit hour	$28,000 $1,573 per credit hour

All tuition is payable in Saudi riyals (SAR). USD amounts are shown for ease of reference only, based on the fixed exchange rate of SAR 3.75 to $1. Tuition deposit of SAR 3,750 is credited toward your first tuition bill.

Tuition is exclusive of value added tax (VAT) and any other applicable taxes. Where applicable, VAT will be charged in addition to the tuition fee shown above.

Tuition covers the cost of instruction, access to University facilities and resources, and student services. Additional costs such as textbooks, course materials, and personal expenses are the responsibility of the student.

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How to Pay

Tuition must be paid in full in advance, either for the full academic year or at the start of each semester. Tuition fees, deposits and other charges are payable by bank transfer (wire transfer) to the university’s account at Al Rajhi Bank. Bank transfer is currently the only accepted payment method. Additional payment options may be introduced in the future.

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Questions?

For questions about payments or to confirm receipt of a transfer, contact the admissions team at admissions@sa.newhaven.edu.

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Student Financing

Students who need financial support to fund their studies may be eligible for education financing through the Social Development Bank (SDB), an agency of the Government of Saudi Arabia. The SDB offers financing products designed to help students pursue higher education at accredited institutions within the Kingdom.