The college was founded by institutions connected to the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), after which it became a part of the 2014-founded University of Hafr Al-Batin. With bachelor's degrees available in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Chemical Engineering, the Faculty of Engineering is one of the university's oldest faculties. Nowadays, the college grants bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. (CHE) Also, the National Council for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) are preparing to accredit the aforementioned programs.​

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, one of the top institutions for engineering education is the College of Engineering. It is renowned across the world for its outstanding research and teaching.

By distributing and retaining technological information, eminent engineers are given the opportunity to contribute to and improve the industrial and economic development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

• Delivering top-notch instruction by hiring knowledgeable instructors and staff and utilizing state-of-the-art technology and support infrastructure.
• Helping students realize their potential by empowering, enhancing, and changing them into professionals.
• Supporting multidisciplinary study, teaching, and research to advance technological innovation and its applications.
• Promoting and conducting qualitative research as well as staff development by creating research centers and fostering collaboration with businesses, governmental agencies, and other prestigious universities.

The graduate must be well-versed in the theories, knowledge and principles in his field of specialization.

Ensures graduates' ability to exchange ideas, information, and experiences and express meanings effectively orally and in writing, while using modern communication technologies to serve the community.

The graduate's ability to use modern technologies and conduct studies in his field of work and specialization.

The graduate's ability to apply and analyze problems and produce creative and new ideas in the field of profession and work.

The graduate's participation in the affairs of his country, his sense of belonging to it, his commitment to performing assigned tasks and duties, providing volunteer services, and assisting officials.

The graduate's ability to make decisions in his field of work and bear responsibility for that, along with the ability to seek continuous self-development of his skills and knowledge.

The graduate's ability to adapt to different work environments, and his ability to work within a multicultural and diverse work team.

The graduate's pride in and concern for the interests of the university, his workplace, and his community, and his commitment to professional ethics.