Effat University Speciality : English Language & Literature
programme: English Literature

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.

I have worked in close relation with many professors in my department for research and mentoring purposes. I can confidently say that all the professors I have been in contact with have been extremely supportive, genuine in their feedback, and encouraging in academic and non-academic matters.
The teaching quality provided at Effat University is one of the best in Saudi Arabia. The professors are ardently passionate about their subjects and are considerate of students’ overall well-being.