Dar Al Uloom University Hospital
📍 Riyadh
Community hospital · founded 1952 · non-profit foundation
About
Dar Al Uloom University Hospital is a significant medical institution located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As the university hospital for Dar Al Uloom University, it plays a crucial role in the clinical training and development of medical students and future healthcare professionals. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technology and facilities, designed to meet both local and international standards of patient care and medical education. It provides a wide range of medical services across numerous specialities and sub-specialities. The hospital is structured to serve the community by offering comprehensive healthcare solutions. Its facilities include outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and emergency services, ensuring a full spectrum of care for patients. The institution is committed to providing high-quality medical services, supported by a team of experienced healthcare professionals and specialists. The integration of the hospital with the university's College of Medicine fosters an environment of continuous learning and research, which contributes to the advancement of medical practices. Dar Al Uloom University Hospital offers specialised medical centres to address specific health needs within the community. These centres are focused on providing advanced diagnostic and treatment options in their respective fields. The hospital's infrastructure is designed to support a considerable number of patients, with dedicated beds for both general and critical care, reflecting its capacity to handle a high volume of medical cases. The institution maintains a focus on patient-centred care while also serving its primary function as a teaching hospital.
- Legal name
- Dar Al Uloom University Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 68 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 35 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Riyadh
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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