About KAUST Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research uni- versity devoted to finding solutions for some of the most pressing scientific and technological challenges in the world as well as Saudi Arabia in the areas of food and health, water, energy, environment and the digital domain. KAUST is a curiosity-driven, interdisciplinary. KAUST brings together the best minds from around the world to advance research. More than 120 different nationalities live, work and study on campus. KAUST is also a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity, with research resulting in novel patents and products, enterprising startups, regional and global initiatives, and collaboration with other academic institutions, industries and Saudi agencies.
A New Era for KAUST
Since the foundation of KAUST, it has distinguished itself with its research, innovations, and faculty, to become one of the leading research universities in the world.
The new strategy builds on KAUST’s scientific and academic achievements and represents a new era for the University to become a beacon of knowledge and a source of inspiration and innovation in line with Vision 2030 aspirations for the betterment of the Kingdom and the world.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister.
Opening Up Knowledge Exchange Between KSA and the World
To accelerate our positive impact for the betterment of the Nation and the world, we will maintain the world-class research destination KAUST is known for and evolve our research model to explicitly re-focus and align with the Kingdom’s new RDI priorities.
Nature Index Leading Institutions 2022 - 1st in Saudi Arabia 4th in Western Asia 152nd Globally
75% International Collaborations
Co-authored publications
Student demographic
Faculty demographic
A New Era of Accelerated Impact
International Collaboration & Partnerships
Achieved by
• Facilitating accelerated development of a national innovation ecosystem and opportunities for strategic agreements with leading business and academic institutes. • Establishing reciprocal arrangements to leverage partners’ complementary strengths to ex - pand capabilities in areas such as industrial innovation and exchange; technology transfer and incubation; knowledge sharing of talent and materials; joint laboratories and research and development platforms; and entrepreneurship training. • Identify and establish mechanisms and platforms to help accelerate innovation at KAUST up to the standard of world leading research and technology hub. • Identify and establish mechanisms and platforms to help accelerate innovation at KAUST up to the standard of world leading research and technology hub. • Developing the Kingdom’s higher education system and nurturing scientific research and innovation leaders. • Catalyzes the growth of technology adoption to bolster research commercialization and enhance the Kingdom’s economic competitiveness.
KAUST
Founded by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, KAUST is a global center for scientific research, innovation, and technology development with a mission to address global challenges related to:
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Water Food Energy
Environment
Digital technologies
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
KAUST has state-of-the-art labs and research centers, including:
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Startups
Technology transfer Corporate collaboration
Has a technology park and venture fund to support commercialization.
Global Community
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Over 100 nationalities represented
• Faculty and students are recruited globally • Campus life includes international schools, housing, and cultural activities for students and their families.
Sustainability & Design
• KAUST is the first LEED-certified campus in Saudi Arabia. • Emphasis on green building, solar power, and marine conservation.
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