Founded in 2007, Northern Borders University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Arar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Northern Borders. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Rafha, Turayf. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Northern Borders University (NBU) is a medium-sized coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Northern Borders University (NBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NBU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.