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

About King Abdullah University Of Science And Technology 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.