The department of Languages and Translation was established under the name "Department of English" in 1422 AH as an educational department within the Teacher's college. in 1432 AH, Four years after the establishment of NBU and the colleges affiliation with it, the department's name was changed to "Department of Languages and Translation" and the Bachelor's degree program in English language and literature was introduced as its first step.

Currently, students in the department of Languages and Translation study a variety of courses covering linguistic and literary skills, translation, and related disciplines, in addition to branches and cultural aspects that define the study of foreign languages in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Head of the Department's  Statement

I would like to welcome you to the Department of Languages & Translation at Northern Border University. Learning a second or third major language brings with it many advantages, both in terms of career enhancement and in terms of personal growth. We offer B.A in the English language. In addition, courses in French are available.