The board of trustees comprises the following members:
- The Minister of Health and medical Education as President of the board of trustees
- University chancellor as Secretary of the board of trustees
- Four to six local and national authorities contributing significantly to the development of the university as the members of the board of trustees
 
Duties of the Board of Trustees include:
1- Approving internal regulations, administration, detailed budget, financial and recruitment regulations and university accounts and balanced sheets
2- Determining payments for research and education
3- Assessing budget approval and university reports given by the chancellor