Almaarefa Colleges for Science & Technology (MCST) is a private establishment of higher education, designed to fulfill a recognized public function by meeting identified needs in important domains for national development. By adopting an innovative approach to teaching and learning, by using cutting-edge educational technologies, MCST attracts students from a broadly targeted clientele, namely high school graduates (both male and female) from the Riyadh region, from other regions of Saudi Arabia, and the GCC states. It is also envisioned to attract expatria expatriates ' daughters who wish to pursue college studies. Also, MCST attracts Diploma graduates from various health specialties through a bridging program.