Knowledge of and attitude towards epilepsy among university students in Saudi Arabia: Misconceptions of the next generation

• We examined knowledge of and attitudes toward epilepsy among university students in Saudi Arabia. • Knowledge of and attitudes towards epilepsy were more favorable among students of health specialties. • One fifth linked epilepsy to spirits possession and mental disorders, but almost half prefer spiritual ritual treatment. • Social interactions with people with epilepsy were more favorable among women except toward marriage. • Universities should make efforts to correct misconceptions and reduce the social burden of epilepsy.