King Faisal University is committed to promoting transparency and making non-protected public data available to beneficiaries in ways that support research and analysis, service development, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making. The University provides open data in reusable formats in accordance with approved policies and regulatory requirements, without compromising data confidentiality or the privacy of individuals or relevant entities.
Open data at King Faisal University aims to:
Beneficiaries may request additional open data that is not currently available by completing the Open Data Request Form and specifying the type of data required and the intended purpose of use. The University will review the request in accordance with approved policies and controls, in a manner that ensures data protection and compliance with relevant regulations. Applicants will be notified of the outcome within the official timeframe adopted by the University.
Response Time: Processing times may vary depending on the nature of the data requested, the entities involved, and the level of technical or regulatory review required. Some requests may take longer where additional review or coordination with the University’s data-owning entities is necessary.
Beneficiaries can access open datasets published nationwide through the Saudi Open Data Platform and use them for research, analysis, and the development of digital and knowledge-based solutions.
King Faisal University is committed to promoting transparency and making non-protected public data available to beneficiaries in ways that support research and analysis, service development, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making.
Open data is provided in formats that allow it to be accessed, used, reused, and shared in accordance with applicable regulations and policies, without compromising data confidentiality, individual privacy, or relevant laws and instructions.
King Faisal University allows beneficiaries to access and use open data published through its E-portal free of charge and at the user’s own responsibility, subject to the terms of use and reuse set out in this policy.
Beneficiaries may download, use, share, and reuse the data, provided that they preserve its integrity and accuracy and do not use it in any context that violates applicable laws or approved policies.
Users of open data are responsible for its use or reuse, including any results, analyses, conclusions, or products derived from it.
Users must not distort the data, alter its meaning, present it outside its proper context, or use it in a manner that may result in misleading information or inaccuracies concerning the data’s content, source, or date.
King Faisal University tries to make open data available in a clear and usable format. However, the University shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damage arising from the use or reuse of the data or from reliance on it outside the scope of the University.
King Faisal University also reserves the right to modify, update, or remove any open dataset published through its E-portal whenever necessary and in accordance with approved regulations.
Users of open data must comply with the following conditions:
Beneficiaries may access nationally published open datasets through the Saudi Open Data Platform and use them for research, analysis, and the development of digital and knowledge-based solutions.
Supporting Scientific Research and Academic Studies: Enabling researchers and postgraduate students to use published data in preparing studies and analyses related to higher education, academic human resources, academic programs, students, and research achievements.
Analyzing University Performance Indicators: Using data to develop reports and dashboards that measure the University’s performance in areas such as faculty members, academic programs, students, scientific research, and institutional achievements.
Enhancing Transparency and Access to Information: Using published data to provide students, researchers, and the wider community with reliable information about the University’s activities, services, and performance indicators.
Supporting Decision-Making within the University: Assisting University leaders and relevant entities in analyzing trends, identifying needs, and making development decisions based on actual data.
Developing Digital and University Services: Using data to understand usage patterns and beneficiary needs, improve E services, streamline procedures, and enhance the beneficiary experience.
Enabling Innovation and the Development of Digital Solutions: Making data available to developers, entrepreneurs, and other interested parties for use in developing applications, analytical tools, interactive dashboards, and knowledge-based solutions that serve the university community.
Conducting Benchmarking: Using data to compare the University’s indicators over time or against those of other universities and educational institutions when comparable data is available.
Supporting Academic and Human Resources Planning: Using data on faculty members, academic ranks, qualifications, academic programs, and students to support academic workforce planning and institutional development.
Serving Partners and Third Parties: :Enabling government entities, private-sector organizations, and research institutions to use public data in joint research and development studies.
Improving the Quality of Reports and Statistics: Using open data as an organized source for preparing annual reports, statistical bulletins, analytical studies, and institutional presentations.
Supporting Community Participation: Enabling beneficiaries to analyze data and propose improvements or initiatives based on published figures and indicators.
Promoting a Data-Driven Knowledge within the University: Raising awareness of the importance of open data and its use in analysis, innovation, improvement, and evidence-based decision-making.