The Community College of Harelimaprovinc` was established under the direction of royal decreeNo. 5995 dated 7/3/1423 AH, which includes the approval of the opening of the college to serve the sons and daughters of the province and the neighboring provinces and relieve pressure on higher education institutions in Riyadh. The college received the first group of students at the beginning of the first semester of the academic year 1427/1428 AH
The aim of the establishment of the community colleges, especially near the city of Riyadh is to reduce the pressure on higher education on the universities of the city of Riyadh, such as Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University and King Saud University, and qualify the national cadres in programs needed by the local market.