The King's Vision

KAUST is the decades-long vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to build a world-class university in Saudi Arabia that convenes the best minds to unlock the great mysteries of science and technology for the betterment of all humanity. Now, that vision has become a reality.

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The House of Wisdom

The House of Wisdom

Wishing to rekindle the noble virtue of learning that marked Arab and Muslim history, KAUST has been established as a 21st century House of Wisdom on the shores of the Red Sea.

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The Global Footprint

The Global Footprint

KAUST is an international university, dedicated to inspiring a new age of innovation and scientific discovery. The University has attracted distinguished leadership, partners, faculty, and students from 63 countries across the globe.

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Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

KAUST is located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, a centuries-old historic fishing port in the province of Mecca, situated 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Jeddah.

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