Princess Nourah University launches an admissions track for outstanding high school graduates
Details of the launch of the admission track for distinguished students at Princess Nourah University
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, represented by the Deanship of Admissions and Registration, has announced the launch of an exceptional admissions track specifically for academically outstanding female high school graduates for the academic year 1448 AH. This announcement comes as part of the university's ongoing efforts to attract talented young women and provide a nurturing learning environment that fosters creativity and innovation, in accordance with its approved capacity and established admission requirements.
Available specializations within the distinguished track
This specialized track includes a range of advanced academic programs in health and engineering colleges, specifically designed to meet the demands of the times and the job market:
Health college programs:
- Medicine and surgery at the Faculty of Human Medicine.
- Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery at the Faculty of Dentistry.
- Doctor of Pharmacy at the College of Pharmacy.
- The programs offered by the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences include: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine Techniques, Radiotherapy, and Hearing and Balance.
College of Engineering Programs:
- Electronic engineering and telecommunications engineering.
- Renewable energy engineering.
- Industrial and systems engineering.
- Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering.
- Biomedical engineering.
- Aerospace and aviation engineering.
Historical context and the university's role in empowering women
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is the largest women's university in the world. Since its founding, the university has been committed to leading the way in women's education and empowering them to actively participate in building society. The launch of the Talented Students Program is an extension of the university's long history of supporting academic excellence. This approach aligns closely with the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which prioritizes women's empowerment and the development of the university education system, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Importance and expected impact locally, regionally and internationally
The launch of this program holds significant strategic importance on several levels. Locally, it contributes to bridging the gap in the Saudi labor market by graduating highly qualified women specializing in specialized and critical fields such as aerospace engineering, renewable energy, and nuclear medicine, thus supporting the national knowledge-based economy.
At the regional level, this step enhances the Kingdom’s position as a leading regional center for higher education and scientific research, and provides a model to be emulated in supporting and guiding Arab women towards future specializations.
On the international level, attracting outstanding female students contributes to raising the quality of the university’s research and academic output, which positively impacts Princess Noura University’s ranking in global university indicators and confirms its role as an active partner in the international academic community.
In conclusion, the admission of academically outstanding female students to the "Talent Attraction" program represents a pioneering step towards the future. It not only provides educational opportunities but also constitutes a genuine investment in young minds, empowering female students to lead transformation and innovation in specialized fields that will shape tomorrow.
