Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
First Headquarters in MENA
Apple Developer Academy
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University proudly hosts the Apple Developer Academy—the very first campus established in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Born out of an exceptional partnership between Apple Inc., the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) represented by Tuwaiq Academy, and PNU, the academy is dedicated to equipping ambitious female entrepreneurs, developers, and designers to launch breakthrough startups and build thriving careers in the iOS ecosystem.
Key Milestones & Achievements
Impact & Excellence
530
Graduates
Total alumnae graduated in 2024
99.5%
Satisfaction Rate
Alumnae satisfaction with academy programs
40+
Live Applications
Published on the official Apple App Store
10
Nationalities
Diverse cohort representing multiple countries
3
Job Offers
Average employment offers per graduate
Pedagogical Framework & Academic Tracks
Challenge-Based Learning (CBL)
The Academy delivers a comprehensive educational environment powered by advanced tools and a distinctive pedagogical philosophy formulated by Apple's worldwide education team. The Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) framework engages students deeply in experiential inquiry, encouraging them to design impactful, tangible solutions for authentic local and global challenges.
Experiential Methodology
Fusing theoretical mastery with rapid prototyping and end-to-end digital product design.
Four Core Specialized Tracks:
Coding
Swift programming and iOS software architecture
Design
Human interface guidelines and UI/UX prototyping
Business & Marketing
Market analysis, monetization models & product launch
Professional Skills
Leadership, communication & cross-functional agility
Academic Programs
Progressive Learning Stages
Introductory Stage
Foundation Program
An intensive introductory immersion into coding, design, and venture fundamentals, designed to cultivate technical curiosity and prepare candidates for advanced cohorts.
Flagship 1-Year Program
First-Year Academy Program
The core one-year flagship curriculum delivering deep technical mentorship to develop, iterate, and publish market-ready applications directly to the App Store.
Venture Incubation
Second-Year Entrepreneurs Program
An advanced incubator reserved for elite first-year graduates, transforming viable apps into sustainable tech startups while unlocking seed capital and enterprise partnerships.
Admissions & Registration Portal
Discover eligibility criteria, application dates, and upcoming cohort timelines via the official portal.