The department established in 1399 AH as one of the departments in females’ colleges affiliated with the General Presidency for Girls' Education. It continued under the presidency until the issuance of the noble order in 1427 AH to establish the first university for women in Riyadh under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education. The Geography Department aims to adopt the latest methods and trends to follow the continuous development in the educational process to prepare graduates that meet international quality standards, development requirements, and the job market needs to achieve a set of strategic objectives.

Environmental Studies is an academic field that examines human interactions with the environment in order to solve complex problems associated with air pollution and attempts to predict hazards before they occur. It also aims to find solutions to minimize the damage and preserve the environment. This field encompasses environmental planning and the development of foundations and policies that contribute to environmental sustainability and development