Abstract

The study aimed at revealing how to develop education in Saudi universities through applying the requirements of TQM in university education. In order to achieve the objective of the study, the researcher, through the descriptive analytical study method, analyzed the literature on administrative thought in TQM, and collecting information, analysis and interpretation to benefit from the study. After conducting an analysis of the literature on the subject of the study, the results indicated that a specific definition of TQM is necessary in university education and that there are many benefits to universities if the requirements of TQM are applied correctly in university education. TQM indicators in university education. The results revealed the most important factors affecting TQM. Finally, the requirements for the application of TQM in Saudi university education were determined. In the light of the results, the researcher recommended working on defining a scientific definition known as TQM in Saudi universities. The university leaders should believe that the application of TQM has a lot of benefits to the university education and is developing it and identifying TQM indicators in Saudi universities. Taking into account all the internal and external factors affecting TQM in universities, the focus of university leaders in Saudi universities on providing the necessary requirements for TQM.