KAUST

The University

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom, the region, and the world. KAUST recruits men and women from around the world based on merit.

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Academics

KAUST organizes interdisciplinary collaborative research teams of faculty and students, without regard to disciplinary boundaries, across three academic divisions in nine fields of study.

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Research

KAUST focuses on collaborative and investigator-driven research that applies science and technology to problems of human need, social advancement, and economic development.

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Core Laboratories

Cutting-edge laboratories, supercomputers, and visualization facilities will enable KAUST’s researchers and students to make major scientific breakthroughs.

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The Campus

The KAUST campus is located on the Red Sea near Thuwal, 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Jeddah. This vibrant community incorporates sustainable design.

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Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development KAUST has been awarded the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Campus Art

KAUST features public artworks that reflect Middle Eastern history and symbolize the goal of inspiring a new era of scientific achievement.

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