4.1 out of 5 (48 ratings / 35 reviews) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
King Abdulaziz University carries the name of the establisher of Saudi Arabia. This university was established in 1387 H / 1967 G as a national university aiming at spreading higher education in the western area of Saudi Arabia. This dream has come true through the continuous efforts of the loyal citizens of this country.
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (9)
- Master Astronomy Sciences
- Master Biochemistry
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Marine Chemistry
- M.Sc. Marine Geology
- M.Sc. Marine Physics
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Physics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
- M.Sc. Environment
- Master Field Crops and Soil
- Master Groves
- M.Sc. Marine Chemistry
- M.Sc. Marine Geology
- M.Sc. Marine Physics
- Master Natural Resources
Agriculture & Forestry (6)
- Master Animal Production
- Master Crop Protection
- Master Field Crops and Soil
- Master Groves
- Master Horticulture
- Master Natural Resources
Engineering & Technology (4)
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- Master Mining Engineering
- M.Sc. Physics
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
- M.Sc. Information Technology
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Master Architecture
- Master Urban and Regional Planning
Business & Management (1)
- M.Sc. Information Technology
Social Sciences (1)
- M.Sc. Marine Physics
About
History
This university was established in 1387 H / 1967 G as a national university aiming at spreading higher education in the western area of Saudi Arabia. This dream has come true through the continuous efforts of the loyal citizens of this country.
Education
The university witnessed much development in quality and quantity since it was established until it becomes one of the distinguished universities in terms of the number of students, the number of scientific and theoretical fields of study and the exclusiveness of certain specializations such as Seas Sciences, Geology, Nuclear Engineering, Medical Engineering , Meteorology and Aviation and Mineralization.
Research
Scientific progress for any nation is measured by its ability to keep up with scientific development about the human, the universe and the life. In addition to conducting the necessary research to guarantee its continuity and progress. The scientific level of any nation is exemplified by its reservoir of scientific research for that community in a certain time, and the ability of that nation to use that reservoir in comprehensive development processes that is reflected on life. In other words, there is no progress without scientific research.
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
101
2020
101
2019
101
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
109 34
2021
143 43
2020
186
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World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
190 11
2021
201
2020
201
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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2021
42 9
2020
51
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Services
Library services
On 4/7/1387 AH, the central library was officially opened in the first building of the College of Economics and Administration, and its area was 50 square meters, where it contained 10228 volumes, of which about 5,000 thousand volumes, which some of the dignitaries in the city of Jeddah offered to the university.
Medical services
- The University Medical Services Center offers its medical services to all university community such as male and female faculty members and employees and their dependents through its general clinics, specialized clinics, dental clinics, and their support departments such as reception, medical files, pharmacy, labs, radiology, general dressing, etc.
Student Life
Campus life
King Abdulaziz University has two separate campuses; one for male students and another for female students, as required by the Islamic teachings. Interestingly, each campus is equipped with all state-of-the-art academic, sports, and leisure facilities as well as a huge library provided with the latest modern technologies to serve students and faculty members.
Sports facilities
Sports stadiums services are provided to university students and employees in coordination with the Department of sports activities of Deanship of Students Affairs The sports stadiums include:
- Sports stadium (new) includes an international court with the possibility of holding all the track and field on its ground, with room for more than 7 thousands of spectators and physiotherapy clinics and contains electronic clocks with color screens and parking lots that can accommodate more than 1,000 cars.
- Three tennis courts.
- Four volleyball courts.
- Three basketball courts.
- Three handball courts.
- Reserve football Stadium.
Student clubs
- Horsemanship Club.
- The university Scout and Ranger Club.
- Sons and daughters of university employees Club.
- School of Economics and Management Accounting Club.
- Hobby Center, with a number of student clubs of different tendencies and hobbies are:
- Club of scientific innovations.
- Computer Club.
- plastic arts and Calligraphy Club.
- Optical imaging Club.
- Relations Club.
- Literary Club.
- Social Club.
- Hope Club for people with special needs.
- Theater Club.
- Folklore Club.
Student Reviews
ancient university
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Distinguished University
Overview of KAU
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
the university ranking is 190 in the world, very huge and big university equipped with up to date labs, with huge funding for researches.
I hope by end of my level 4 would be 4
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
From first year in first semester I worked out with 3.5 while in second semester with 4.1 and now my cumulative CGPA is 3.72 in level 3
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