Yanbu Industrial College (YIC) is one of the leading applied education and training institutions operating under the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu. Located in Yanbu Industrial City, the college plays an important role in preparing qualified national talent for Saudi Arabia’s industrial, technical, engineering, information technology, and business sectors. YIC supports the Royal Commission’s mission of developing industrial cities and building the human capital required for sustainable economic growth and national development.

The college offers applied academic programs designed to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, workplace readiness, and industry engagement. Through its academic departments, laboratories, cooperative training, and industry partnerships, YIC provides students with learning experiences that are aligned with the needs of modern industry and the labor market. Its academic offerings have expanded over time to include diploma and bachelor-level programs in engineering technologies, information technology, and business-related fields.

YIC contributes to the Kingdom’s national development by supporting Saudization, workforce development, graduate employability, and applied learning. Its programs are designed to produce competent graduates who can contribute effectively to the industrial and economic growth of the Kingdom. The college also supports research, innovation, community engagement, and continuous improvement in line with the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Royal Commission’s commitment to sustainable industrial development.

History of Yanbu Industrial College

Yanbu Industrial College (YIC) is located in the city of Yanbu Al-Sinaiyah in the Al-Madinah Province. It is approximately a 25-minute drive from Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, the city’s international airport. Situated about 350 km north of Jeddah, YIC lies on the coast of the Red Sea—one of the main maritime routes connecting Saudi Arabia, the world’s leading oil exporter, to Europe and Africa.
To leverage Yanbu’s strategic geographical location and transform it into a modern industrial city, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia established the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu in 1975. Shortly thereafter, Yanbu became the western terminus for pipelines transporting natural gas and crude oil to global markets. Recognizing the growing need for a highly skilled and technically trained workforce to support this rapidly expanding
economic hub, the Royal Commission established Yanbu Industrial College in 1989.
Today, Yanbu is home to over 20 major hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and mineral industries. The Saudi workforce educated at YIC has played a vital role in transforming initial industrial investments into a thriving economy, with current investments exceeding $14 billion. In just over two decades, YIC has become a key provider of skilled manpower, significantly contributing to the growth of Yanbu’s industrial sector and its impact on national development.
YIC maintains strong ties with local industries and professional sectors. At the top of our organizational structure is the Industry Advisory Council, composed of influential economic leaders from various sectors critical to Yanbu Industrial City. This Council
plays a central role in evaluating and enhancing our academic programs, ensuring that our curriculum aligns with industry needs. As a result, YIC graduates are in high demand, and the College consistently maintains an excellent student placement rate.