Launched in 2006, PMU started its operations with the approval of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the establishment of the University and on its Charter.

PMU's educational philosophy is to provide higher education opportunities, sustain scientific research and promote writing, translation and publishing; PMU also strives to serve the community in the respective areas of specialty, in line with the educational policies in the Kingdom.

As stipulated in article six of the Charter, PMU is managed by, The Board of Trustees, The University Council, The Rector, The Colleges Councils