Welcome to the College of Law & International Relations, Alfaisal University, a vibrant, international community of scholars, practitioners and students dedicated to the study of international law, policy and global affairs through a uniquely comparative and forward-looking lens.
Since its foundation, the College of Law & International Relations has established itself as a premier global center for advanced legal research, governance and diplomacy. By bringing together distinguished academics, leading researchers and esteemed members of the legal, policy professions, and diplomacy community, we offer our students a truly transformative educational journey, one that extends far beyond the traditional classroom to inspire intellectual rigor, moral agency and visionary leadership.
At this pivotal moment, Saudi Arabia is leading groundbreaking legal and administrative development, including the systematic codification of jurisprudence to enhance accessibility and seamless integration within global trade and finance. Pioneering initiatives of this scale require rigorous comparative research and a deep understanding of institutional governance, an imperative that lies at the very core of Alfaisal’s innovative pedagogical approach.
To prepare future leaders for an interconnected world, we proudly offer three distinguished undergraduate degree programs:
- Bachelor of Law (LLB),
- Bachelor of Governance and Public Policy, &
- Bachelor in Diplomacy and International Relations.
As Dean, I am immensely proud and delighted to announce the launch of our three new graduate programs:
- Master of International Law (LLM),
- Master of Public Policy, &
- Master of Diplomacy and International Relations.
This milestone marks a transformative step forward in our mission to cultivate visionary leaders equipped to navigate and shape today’s complex global landscape. By bridging rigorous academic theory with real-world practice, these master’s degrees will empower our postgraduate students to drive meaningful legal, policy and diplomatic impacts both within the Kingdom and across the international stage.
Our academics caliber is further elevated by our strategic global alliances, we have established landmark partnerships and agreements with world-leading academic institutions, including Georgetown University in the United States and Sciences Po Paris, offering our students prestigious international exchange and joint academic opportunities. Complementing our global reach, our deep-rooted partnerships with prominent government ministries, regulatory bodies and industry leaders ensure that our academic environment remains directly aligned with real-world practice and public service.
Throughout their academic journey, our students acquire a multi-layered perspective that integrates Saudi-global legal and administrative frameworks, comparative methodologies and global best practices. Whether aspiring to serve within governmental entities, lead top tier international law firms or shape policy in diplomatic missions and multilateral organization, our graduates are equipped to lead with distinction.
By joining the College of Law & International Relations, you become part of an extraordinary cohort of driven, insightful individuals who are deeply committed to scholarship, public service and lifelong professional networks. Here, you will engage with the most pressing legal and policy questions of our era while laying the foundation for an impactful career.
I invite you to explore our website to discover the rich opportunities that await you at Alfaisal. We are eager to welcome the next generation of legal scholars, policymakers and diplomats to our undergraduate, graduate and soon, research programs.
We look forward to embarking on this inspiring journal with you. See you soon,,,
Dr. Ibrahim Abosag