Ministry of Higher Education Employee Directory
Higher EducationSaudi Arabia1001-5000 Employees
The Ministry of Higher Education is a Saudi government agency that shapes national higher education policy and oversees the university system. Established by royal decree in 1975, it is charged with implementing government policy for university education and guiding strategic planning and research within the sector. It operates within the broader higher education landscape, supervising government universities, private universities, and private colleges, and it addresses shifts such as privatization, financing, and labor market needs. Based in Saudi Arabia, the ministry employs several thousand people and plays a central role in higher education development across the kingdom. Among recent developments, the ministry announced a collaboration in March 2026 with the Commonwealth of Learning to deliver a two-day mentorship and capacity-building program focused on reducing gender inequality in science and technical education. This partnership illustrates the ministry’s engagement with international organizations to support its development objectives in higher education.