03 Apr 2026
Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan announced that applications and registration for RUA will open in May, with classes set to begin in September.
30 Jan 2026
The Ministry of Culture has signed today a partnership with the Royal College of Art (RCA) for Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) 's College of Architecture and Design and College of Visual Arts and Photography. The partnership aims to further develop cultural and artistic talent and to drive cultural exchange.
26 Mar 2026
The Ministry of Culture today signed a partnership with Guildhall School of Music & Drama for Riyadh University of Arts (RUA)’s College of Music. The partnership aims to further develop cultural and artistic talent and drive cultural exchange.
06 Dec 2025
The Riyadh University of Arts (RUA) affiliated with the Ministry of Culture signed today an agreement with the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) to develop cultural and artistic talent and drive cultural exchange.
14 Mar 2026
Minister of Culture and Riyadh University of Arts Board of Trustees Chairman Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan expressed his appreciation for the royal order approving the university's establishment, extending his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their commitment to enhancing the Kingdom's regional and global cultural role and solidifying its position as a creative economy leader.
14 Dec 2025
The Ministry of Culture signed today a partnership with ESSEC Business School, for Riyadh University of Arts (RUA)’s College of Cultural Management, to nurture creative talent and foster cross-cultural exchange, according to a press release issued by the ministry today.