Faculty of Mining

The Faculty of Mining (formerly the Faculty of Earth Sciences) is one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oldest academic institutions specializing in Earth sciences and geological studies. Its roots date back to 1390 AH (1970 AD), with the establishment of the Center for Applied Geology, which later merged with the Department of Geology at King Abdulaziz University to become the Faculty of Earth Sciences. The Faculty has undergone continuous academic and research development and was among the first institutions in the Kingdom to offer Master’s and Doctoral programs, strengthening its academic standing both nationally and internationally. In 1448 AH (2026 AD), the Faculty’s new academic structure was approved, and its name was changed to the Faculty of Mining to keep pace with the rapid development of the mining sector. The new structure strengthens the integration of Earth Sciences, Geophysics, and Mining Engineering, while contributing to the development of national talent, advancing scientific research, and supporting the sustainable development of mineral resources in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.