Momo Arai
Japan
College of Medicine
The Office of International Students and Exchange at Alfaisal University facilitates global engagement by managing international partnerships, student exchange programs, and support services for incoming and outgoing students. It serves all colleges within the university, aiming to enrich students’ academic and cultural experiences through international mobility and collaboration. The office also provides guidance on visas, orientation, and integration for international students, fostering a welcoming and globally connected campus environment.
Alfaisal International Community fosters a diverse and inclusive environment where students from various cultural backgrounds come together to share ideas, collaborate, and grow. It promotes global awareness, mutual respect, and a strong sense of belonging within the university.
The Alfaisal University Study Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to broaden their academic and cultural horizons through international experiences. Participants can study at partner institutions worldwide while earning credits toward their degree. This program enhances global awareness, personal growth, and career readiness.
Alfaisal University offers a variety of exchange programs designed to provide students with international academic and professional experiences. These programs include research internships, clinical rotations, and study trips in collaboration with global institutions.
“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity" I hope that your steadfastness and love for medicine keeps you going. And I hope that we're able to touch the lives of people for good just like how we've been taught by everyone here: our second home.”
“Some of us will continue their studies, others will begin their careers, and some may take entirely different paths. But no matter where we go, there will be moments of uncertainty just like when we started university and maybe even more. And when that happens, I hope we all remember this: once, we weren’t sure we would make it. And yet, here we stand.”
“We have learned a lot at Alfaisal University—not only about our field of study, but also about ourselves, teamwork, and how to face challenges. Today, as we step into the future, we carry with us the tools to be part of the change we wish to see in the world. I pray that God grants us success in our next steps and enables us to contribute to our communities and achieve our aspirations.”
“To our esteemed professors...Thank you for every lecture you began with the words, "Today’s lesson is light." Thank you for your patience with us. Thank you for being more than just teachers. From you, we learned more than theories and equations — we learned perseverance, and how to rise after every stumble.”
“To the professors who saw potential in our panicked emails: thank you for treating us as colleagues, not just students. To the seniors who whispered, "POD is the hardest exam in existence— here's my notes": you were our compasses. To our families: you celebrated every small victory. And to my batchmate: you taught me that medicine is the art of showing up, even when you're broken.”
“I urge you—and myself—not to let our degree be merely a certificate we hang on a wall, but a commitment we carry on our shoulders and a message we fulfill wherever we go. Success is not a fleeting moment we celebrate and forget; it is a story written by our steps each day, and a legacy that remains after we are gone. Do not seek glory in the noise of the world, for true glory lies in selfless giving, in knowledge that benefits others, and in a touch of hope we leave along the paths of those we meet.”
Acting Dean of Student Affairs, Admissions and Registration
Waleed S. Albaty
Admission & Registration Manager
SIS Banner Officer