The College of Computer Science and Information at King Saud University is a scientific beacon and a leading center in the knowledge industry. Over the past decades, it has contributed to building national competencies and providing the job market with distinguished expertise in various branches of computing. The faculty members, students, and graduates of the college have played a significant role in supporting the development journey of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and contributing to achieving the goals of Vision 2030 in digital transformation and technological innovation.
The college has continued its pioneering role by establishing specialized programs that respond to the rapidly changing needs of the job market. Additionally, the graduate programs have expanded from master's to doctoral levels to enhance scientific research and prepare professionals who contribute to the development of the research and innovation sector
In line with its role in envisioning the future, the college has placed special emphasis on the fields of artificial intelligence. It has developed advanced academic programs and contributed to interdisciplinary research initiatives and projects in collaboration with other colleges and departments within the university. The college takes pride in being a key supporter of interdisciplinary applications of artificial intelligence in medicine, engineering, humanities, and more, thereby enhancing the university's status as a national and regional center of excellence in the fields of artificial intelligence and its applications.
Today, as we live in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the college renews its commitment to continuous development and innovation, inspired by the support of our wise leadership and guided by the university's ambitious vision. All of us in the college—administration, faculty members, students, and staff—strive to enhance research and practical partnerships with both the public and private sectors, while focusing on innovation and technological entrepreneurship. This ensures that the college remains a fundamental contributor to excellence and creativity at both the local and global levels.
Dr. Abdulmajid bin Ibrahim bin Al-Amir
Dean of the College of Computer Science and Information
The importance of computers for development and modern technology has increased, and so has the need for specialists in this field, as computers have become ubiquitous in all aspects of life. Based on this and the anticipated need for national competencies in the field of computers, the King Saud University Council approved, at the beginning of the academic year 1402/1403 AH, the establishment of two study programs in this field:Computer Science Program within the College of Science and Computer Engineering Program within the College of Engineering.
1402-1404 AH
The importance of computers for development and modern technology, and the need for specialists in this field, increased as computers became increasingly integrated into all aspects of life.
Based on this understanding and recognizing the anticipated need for qualified national professionals in the field of computer science, the King Saud University Council approved, at the beginning of the academic year 1402/1403 AH, the establishment of two academic programs: a Computer Science program within the College of Science and a Computer Engineering program within the College of Engineering.
1404-1420 AH
The two programs began operations and quickly attracted a large number of students, prompting consideration of expanding their scope.
Accordingly, a committee was formed, comprised of faculty members specializing in this field from King Saud University.
This committee conducted extensive studies to explore the best ways and means to enhance the computer science and engineering curricula and programs at the university. It ultimately recommended establishing a college, to be named the College of Computer and Information Sciences, and submitted its recommendation to the relevant authorities for approval. The committee also conducted the necessary studies and research to develop the curricula and courses for the various departments within this proposed college.
Subsequently, a royal decree, number 7/1558, dated 19/05/1404 AH, was issued establishing the College of Computer and Information Sciences and affiliating it with King Saud University. The decree stipulated that the college would have the same financial, administrative, and academic arrangements as other colleges and institutes within the university, and approved its commencement of academic activities at the beginning of the academic year 1404/1405 AH.
Student admissions to the various programs began in the academic year 1404-1405 AH.
