Effat University (reviews)

Effat University is well known in KSA and it has great potential. It’s had a huge name in Saudi Arabia during its prime, it was among the top best. The campus is beautiful and the university is well equipped with facilities such as a swimming pool, a gymnasium, sports courts and more. However, it is not always well kept.
The older buildings also need proper maintenance but the new building are great, they’ve managed to keep them clean and the infrastructure is beautiful.
Students have a wide range of eating choices on campus, there’s Starbucks, Paul’s and La Crêperie to name a few.
As for the teaching: many of the professors are very passionate about their subjects which in turn shows in their classes. Moreover, The classes are small and intimate which makes for a good environment for imparting knowledge.
I think an area that needs a lot of improvement is the registration department. The staff can be friendlier and they can be more organized as well.
As I’m on the precipice of graduation, in retrospect it was a memorable and exciting 4 years spent. I made good memories and good friends along the way.
The university has a long way to go towards improving, but overall it’s great!

The very helpful professors. They are willing to help us at all times. Also the university environment is great. There are many places to sit and study. The library and its resources are very helpful. The programmes and courses offered are internationally accredited.

I would consider the faculty to be one of the only good things about the university. Not all, of course, but a handful has made my university experience unforgettable. This handful of professors is eager to see you improve and delight in your success, though will not make it easy for you in the slightest.

The student body, while sometimes insufferable, is respectful and nice. I’ve made a good amount of friends here and I hope to keep them for life. The rest of the students here can be.. whiny and spoiled, but then again, this university does have a reputation for enrolling rich kids.

The administration are frustrating, and sometimes can’t seem to do their jobs right, or in a reasonable amount of time at least. Again, some actually care about the students, but only a few.

I feel that some of the courses offered at the university (ESPECIALLY the GED courses) are simplified to no end, and that might be due to the capabilities of the intended demographic: its students. I either end up feeling too smart or just regular and among idiots at times. Though in my program, most of the students are pretty smart. I suppose it’s just the GED courses that are too easy.

It’s not ALL bad, though. I very much enjoy the clubs at this university (though they are completely run by the students themselves) and have made many great memories within its walls. I just hope that it either gets better or I graduate soon.

Teaching staff:
– are available during office hours to give helpful feedback on assignments and projects.
– reply to students’ emails within a short amount of time.
– are willing to give extra class time to students who take longer to finish classwork.
– encourage students to have a holistic approach to learning