Riyadh: King Faisal University has achieved a major milestone in the Middle East by earning official academic accreditation for its bachelor of public health program at the College of Applied Medical Sciences from the US Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), valid through 2030.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this recognition makes the program the first outside the United States-and the first in the Middle East-to receive accreditation from CEPH, a globally respected authority in public health education.

The achievement underscores the university's commitment to the highest standards of academic quality and its efforts to advance higher education in line with Saudi Vision 2030, which emphasizes enhancing educational outcomes and preparing national talent to meet the evolving needs of key sectors, particularly healthcare.