FAQs

The Institute provides an integrated range of services, including:
- Consulting services for public and private sectors.
- Specialized Academies and Expertise Houses offering applied and advisory solutions.
- Paid educational programs such as professional diplomas, executive programs, and postgraduate studies.
- Training and professional development programs for institutions and individuals.

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The Institute of Research and Consultation (IRC) at the University of Jeddah is the university’s professional and consulting arm. It was established in 2015 (1436H) to support the university’s strategic initiatives, activate local and international partnerships, and promote the knowledge economy by providing high-quality research, consulting, training, and educational services.

Contracts are established according to the approved Executive Rules of the Institute of Research and Consultation, through signing agreements or implementation contracts between the Institute and the beneficiary entity. The Institute provides flexibility in its contracting models, including consulting contracts, training projects, partnership agreements, and revenue-sharing models.

They are specialized units within the Institute, led by faculty members from various university colleges. They provide advanced knowledge and consulting services in specific fields such as:
- Development, training, and educational academies.
- Expertise Houses for studies, consulting, and applied solutions.
- Expertise Houses for central labs and testing services.

Requests can be submitted through the Institute’s official email or via the online platform on the University of Jeddah website, by completing the service request form (consulting, training, or educational).

The Institute contributes to achieving Vision 2030 objectives by:
- Supporting the transformation toward a knowledge-based economy.
- Empowering university experts to provide national consulting services.
- Enhancing partnerships with government and private sectors.
- Increasing and sustaining the university’s self-generated revenue.

Yes. Faculty members and university experts can participate in research, consulting, and training projects through registration in project teams or by establishing specialized Expertise Houses under the Institute’s supervision.

Location: University of Jeddah – Main Campus – Institute of Research and Consultation
Email: irc@uj.edu.sa
 

The Institute of Research and Consultation (IRC) at the University of Jeddah is the university’s professional and consulting arm. It was established in 2015 (1436H) to support the university’s strategic initiatives, activate local and international partnerships, and promote the knowledge economy by providing high-quality research, consulting, training, and educational services.

Yes, there are attendance certificates, and they are sent electronically to the student's email after attending the course and filling out the questionnaire.

Course announcements are posted on electronic screens within the university campus, on the Deanship's page on the university website, on university email, and on the (X) website of the Deanship of Student Affairs.