“The preparatory year program is one of the best ways to have a distinguished generation serving the homeland,” said Abdullah Al-Othman, president of King Saud University (KSU).
In statements when opening the inaugural ceremony to welcome the preparatory year students, A-Othman said, “The program qualifies students to go for competition in the labor market and be faculty members at KSU.” He pointed out to the permanent increase of universities nation-wide, highlighting the tangible development occurring in various walks of life.
On the international looming agreements, Al-Othman said, “KSU is about to run a cooperation with the National University of Singapore (NUS), the faculty of engineering of which ranks the 8th worldwide.