King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology – Higher Education & Research in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a world-renowned graduate-level research university located in **Thuwal, Saudi Arabia**, approximately a 45-minute to one-hour drive north of Jeddah. While not directly *in* Jeddah, its proximity to the city and Jeddah's international airport makes it accessible to the region.

KAUST is a graduate research university established in 2009 that is international and privately-owned, specializing in research and education in science and technological research. It is an innovative establishment in Saudi Arabia, especially the first co-ed university campus in the Kingdom. KAUST provides graduate studies in Master and Ph.D. levels in three major academic units, namely Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering; Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering; and Physical Science and Engineering. The university's research efforts are strategically aligned with global challenges, with core focuses on areas related to **food, water, energy, and the environment, as well as the digital domain.**

KAUST is characterized by the presence of state-of-the-art facilities that include state-of-the-art laboratories, state-of-the-art supercomputing resources, and 12 multidisciplinary research centers. Its campus is located on the shores of the red sea and is built as a self-sustaining community including a health center, recreation centers, golf course, and private beaches with international schools within the community to accommodate the children of the community. The university is home to a multicultural community of more than 100 nationalities of students, staff and researcher to create an invigorating environment committed in advancing the frontiers of scientific discovery and innovation.

King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology – Higher Education & Research Trusted name specializing in the University Or Institute sector and has the operations base at King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology 23955, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah University of Science and Technology located in Jeddah is a prominent research university and also a science and engineering university.