King Saud University (KSU) is the premier institution of higher education in Saudi Arabia, with 24 colleges and over 65,000 students. It was established in 1957. Through strong government support and many highly-qualified professionals and administrators, KSU has served as a traditional source of skilled professionals and academics needed to meet the nation’s growing needs in the areas of medicine, engineering, agriculture, science and development, the humanities and language. KSU does not limit its role to teaching and research only, but extends its practical and vital academic functions to the development of public and private sectors.