KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Profile

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KAUST: Saudi Arabia’s Research University

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is Saudi Arabia’s premier graduate research university and one of the most generously endowed academic institutions in the world. Since its founding in 2009, KAUST has rapidly established itself as a world-class center for scientific research, technology development, and innovation, serving as a critical intellectual engine for Vision 2030’s knowledge-economy ambitions.

Institutional Overview

KAUST was founded by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud with an endowment of approximately $20 billion, among the largest university endowments globally. Located on the Red Sea coast near Thuwal, approximately 80 kilometers north of Jeddah, KAUST operates as a graduate-only research institution offering master’s and doctoral programs in science, engineering, and technology disciplines.

Kaust on SAUDI VISION 2030 Intelligence Platform

KAUST: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Profile

KAUST: Saudi Arabia’s Research University

Institutional Overview