Jeddah University is one of the most recent universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1435 AH (2014 AD) by the issuance of Royal Order No. 20937 on 2/6/1435 AH, which approved the decision of the Higher Education Council made in its 72nd session, held on 4/6/1434 AH, to establish Jeddah University.