The People - KAUST Inauguration Ceremony

KAUST

KAUST is a truly international university that has attracted distinguished leadership, faculty, staff, and students from 60 countries across the globe. From recognized leaders in business and university administrators, to distinguished scientists and talented students, the KAUST community is dedicated to inspiring a new age of innovation and scientific discovery.

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Biographies

Several individuals are most responsible for establishing KAUST in less than 1,000 days, from The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who has realized his decades-long vision, to the senior leaders who will run the University.

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Faculty

KAUST's faculty includes distinguished scientists committed to promoting innovation and scientific discovery to benefit Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world.

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Students

KAUST has recruited talented students from more than 100 undergraduate institutions all over the globe. The student body represents more than 60 countries.

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