Almaarefa University (UM) is a private establishment of higher education, designed to fulfill a recognized public function, by meeting identified needs in important domains for national development. By adopting an innovative approach to teaching and learning, and by making intensive use of cutting-edge educational technologies, UM attracts students from a broadly targeted clientele, namely high school graduates (both male and female) from the Riyadh region, from other regions of Saudi Arabia, and the GCC states. It is also envisioned to attract expatriates’ sons and daughters who wish to pursue college studies. Also, UM attracts Diploma graduates from various health specialties through a bridging program.