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Exeter University approves deal with Saudi Arabiato train military officers and officials

In move that could generate millions, Exeter academics to deliver MA at National Defense University in Riyadh

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Sally Weale Education correspondent29 Aug 2026, 08:00 amUpdated 9h ago1 min readEuropeUnited Kingdom

United Kingdom — Sally Weale Education correspondent

Exeter University approves deal with Saudi Arabia to train military officers and officials

In move that could generate millions, Exeter academics to deliver MA at National Defense University in Riyadh

The University of Exeter has approved plans for a “formal partnership” with Saudi Arabia to train senior military officers and government officials, despite long-held concerns about the Saudi government’s human rights record, the Guardian has learned.

In a deal that could generate millions of pounds for the Russell Group university, Exeter academics will deliver an MA in applied security and strategy (also known as an MStrat) to a cohort at the National Defense University (NDU) in Riyadh.

The University of Exeter has approved plans for a “formal partnership” with Saudi Arabia to train senior military officers and government officials, despite long-held concerns about the Saudi government’s human rights record, the Guardian has learned.

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Source: The Guardian · Sally Weale Education correspondent. Published 29 Aug 2026, 08:00 am.

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