Campus tracker
University of Strathclyde, Riyadh
The Saudi Cabinet approved a Riyadh branch on 21 October 2025; in March 2026 Strathclyde told University World News it had no further updates on its Saudi activities.
- Stage
- Approved
- Stage reached
- 21 Oct 2025
- Regulator
- Saudi Cabinet (approval to establish the branch)
Campus details
| Institution | University of Strathclyde |
|---|---|
| Home country | United Kingdom |
| Host city and country | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Regulator | Saudi Cabinet (approval to establish the branch) |
Sources
Stages, dates and programmes are as stated in the sources below and can change before a campus opens. Entry reviewed 17 October 2026.
- Zawya (Saudi Gazette): Saudi Cabinet approves University of Strathclyde branch in Riyadh to boost higher education sector (undated)
- University World News: How the war affects international university campuses (24 March 2026)
- University World News: Five foreign universities get go-ahead to open branch campuses (12 September 2024)
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