College of Engineering (CoE) offers a bachelor degrees in engineering and architecture with major options, in the area of Architecture, Software Engineering Network Engineering & Security, and Industrial Engineering.
Vision
To be an educational icon for Engineering and Architecture in KSA and neighboring countries.
Mission
To provide an outstanding education and innovative scientific research to enhance the field of Engineering and Architecture in the region
Welcome to the College of Engineering at Al Yamamah University.
It is my distinct honor to lead a college dedicated to preparing the next generation of engineers, innovators, and leaders who will contribute to the transformation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Inspired by the standards of leading international universities, we strive to provide a dynamic academic environment built on quality education, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement.
Our accredited programs combine strong theoretical foundations with experiential learning through laboratories, industry-sponsored projects, internships, and design-based activities. Guided by the 3E model of learning—Engagement, Experience, and Evaluation—we encourage active participation, hands-on practice, and continuous assessment to ensure meaningful and lasting learning outcomes.
As part of our strategic development, we are expanding our academic offerings with new Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in emerging engineering fields, including interdisciplinary initiatives developed in collaboration with other colleges within the University. We are also embedding professional certifications within our curriculum to enhance the employability and global competitiveness of our graduates.
The College strongly encourages participation in local and international engineering competitions, helping students develop innovation, teamwork, and leadership skills while benchmarking their capabilities against global standards. In parallel, we are strengthening our global engagement through academic visits, summer immersion programs, and partnerships with leading international universities to support research collaboration, student exchange, and joint academic initiatives.
Research and innovation remain central to our mission. We promote applied research that contributes to national development and addresses global engineering challenges. At the same time, we continue to upgrade our laboratories and technical facilities to provide a modern, hands-on learning environment aligned with evolving industry needs.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to continuous improvement, academic excellence, and international collaboration, positioning the College of Engineering as a distinguished center for education, innovation, and leadership.
Thank you for your interest in the College of Engineering. We look forward to welcoming you to a community where innovation is nurtured and future engineers are prepared to shape a better world.
Prof. Mohammed Arafah
Dean
College of Engineering (COE)
Tel: +966 (11) 2242222 ext. 3999
Al Yamamah University
Members of the Advisory Board of the College of Engineering and Architecture
Dr. Hessah Bint Abdullah AlSalama
Position:
Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture at Al Yamamah University.
Employer:
Al Yamamah University
Dr. Adel Bin Shahem AlDosary
Dr. Salman bin Turki al-Sudairy
Position:
Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Umran Society
Employer:
Former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Umran Society
King Saud University
Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Jammaz
Position:
Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs for Technical Affairs,
Chairman of the Consultative Committee of the National Committee for the Saudi Building Code, Chairman of the Professional Accreditation Committee of the Saudi Council of Engineers and a member of the Board of Directors of the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage
Employer:
King Saud University
Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Omar
Position:
Part-time advisor to the Ministry of Higher Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Employer:
Ministry of Higher Education
Al Yamamah University
Dr. Khalid bin Abdullah AlHazani
Eng. Basem bin Subhi Al-Shihabi
Position:
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Urban Studies House
Employer:
Urban Studies House
Eng. Abdul Elah Al-Muhanna
Position:
Director and owner of the office
Abdul-El-Muhanna Planners – Engineers – Architects
Employer:
Abdul-El-Muhanna office
Eng. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz AlSabeg
Members of the Advisory Board of the College of Engineering and Architecture –
(Computer Engineering Department)
Dr. Nasser bin Zaid Al-Mashari
Position:
Director of the National Center for Information Security Technology in King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Employer:
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Dr. Khalid bin Mansour Al-Barrak
Position:
Vice President, Analysis and Corporate Data Sector
Employer:
Saudi Telecom Company
Dr. Hessah Bint Abdullah AlSalama
Position:
Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture at Al Yamamah University.
Employer:
Al Yamamah University
Dr. Hisham bin Muhammad al-Saghir
Position:
Deputy Minister Consultant For the technology and digital capabilities industry
Employer:
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Dr. Dima Bint Saleh Al Athel
Position:
Strategies Leader
Employer:
IBM, KSA
Dr. Basil bin Saleh Al-Omair
Position:
Director of the National Center for Information Security Technology in King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Employer:
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Eng. Hisham bin Ali Al-Bahkali
Position:
President and CEO of General Electric
Employer:
General Electric
Ms. Rand bint Khalid AlBrahim
College of Engineering & Architecture
P.O. Box 45180 – Riyadh 11512
Saudi Arabia
Phone: 2242222
Extension No. 3322
Email: coea@yu.edu.sa
| FACULTY NAME | Position | Extension # |
| Prof. Mohammed Amer Arafah | Dean of COE | 3999 |
| Dr. Dalia Abdelfattah | Vice Dean of COE | 4240 |
| Dr. Adeel Baig | Chairman of CED | 3039 |
| Dr. Anwar Ibrahim | Chaiman of ARC | 3610 |
| Prof. Ali Alsamhan | Chairman of IED | 3635 |
| Mr. Jenie Venus | Administrative Assistant to the Dean | 3322 |
Undergraduate Programs
Details about Undergraduate programs
AIA
CNE
Computer Network Engineering
SWE
Software Engineering
IE
Industrial Engineering
Postgraduate Programs
Details about Postgraduate programs
MCS
Master in Cyber Security
Architecture Journal
Al Yamamah University
Al-Yamamah University is located north of Riyadh, on the Al-Qassim Highway, and occupies an area of 160,000 square meters. It was designed in accordance with the latest standards for educational institutions.