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[Whereintheworld]

Any current experience/input about the working/living environment/conditions at either, including management and housing?

I understand the differences between the cities, but not sure about the universities themselves - except that they both seem to have pretty good reputations, I think(?).

Any relevant input is greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

[Hatcher]

The uni of Jed is new and a spin off from KAU. Jed is a much better place than Riyadh. But very tough place to live.

[nomad soul]

Both have been discussed; however, there's not much here on either university, especially the new University of Jeddah:

"University of Jeddah - Any info?"
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=110281

"Three new universities to be established"
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=106427

"PSU anyone?"
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=101696

[nomad soul]

You might give Dar Al-Hekma University in Jeddah a look; it's a private women's uni and is rather progressive. They usually post on higheredjobs.com.