Al Yamamah University’s Global Engagement Office (GEO) is dedicated to advancing the university’s international vision by cultivating meaningful partnerships that strengthen academic excellence, expand global connectivity, and create transformative opportunities for students and faculty alike.
Working closely with leading universities, institutions, and industry partners worldwide, GEO develops strategic collaborations that enrich education, research, and professional engagement across the university. These partnerships support a wide range of initiatives, including joint academic programs, executive education, student mobility, faculty exchange, and international research cooperation.
As the central hub for international partnership development, GEO ensures that all collaborative efforts are thoughtfully aligned with Al Yamamah University’s academic priorities, institutional goals, and long-term global engagement strategy.
Through building impactful and mutually beneficial relationships, GEO plays a vital role in preparing globally minded graduates, strengthening cross-border knowledge exchange, and positioning Al Yamamah University as an active contributor within the international academic community.
WHAT WE DO
The Global Engagement Office is responsible for the institutional coordination and governance of international partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
Core functions include:
Partnership Development
Identification, evaluation, and management of international academic partnerships with leading institutions worldwide.
Joint Academic Programs
Coordination and development of collaborative academic tracks, dual-degree pathways, executive education programs, and joint certificates.
Partnership Governance
Management of the institutional process for partnership intake, evaluation, approval, and agreement execution.
International Recruitment & Mobility
Coordination of partnership-based recruitment channels, international mobility programs, and exchange initiatives.
Commercial Structuring
Evaluation of financial models, tuition structures, and revenue-sharing frameworks for partnership-based programs.
Contact Global Engagement
For Al Yamamah University faculty and staff only.
Use this form to submit new partnership proposals, initiatives, or collaboration requests for review by the Global Engagement Office.
External Enquiries & Collaboration Requests
If you represent an external university, organization, or company and would like to explore collaboration opportunities with Al Yamamah University, please contact the Global Engagement Office using the form below.
GEO TEAM
Dr. Mashhour Mourad
Email: m_mourad@yu.edu.sa
Office: +966 (11) 2242222 ext. 3001
Ms. Raghad Balkhi
Manager – International Partnerships & Programs
Email: r_balkhi@yu.edu.sa
Office: +966 (11) 2242222 ext. 3043