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.