Founded in 1998, Prince Sultan University (PSU) is the first private university established in Saudi Arabia. It is owned by the Riyadh Philanthropic Society for Sciences, which named it in honor of its first patron, Prince Sultan. Prince Sultan University aims to become the leading, non-profit, private university in the Middle East, providing a quality education equal to the one provided by the most reputable universities in the world. PSU is committed to the effective management of institutional resources in order to optimize its multiple roles as catalyst for new learning opportunities, national and international partnerships, continuous studies, professional growth, community service and diversity in educational horizons for the good of humanity.