4.2 out of 5 (10 ratings / 8 reviews) Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Attracting and developing top talent from the Kingdom and around the world, KAUST invests in its people.
- #121 Ranking
- 5 Masters
- Private Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (2)
- M.Sc. Bioscience
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Master Plant Sciences
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Master Marine Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- M.Sc. Bioscience
About
History
In advance of KAUST's scheduled opening in 2009, a diverse extramural research strategy was envisioned as an engine to power the accelerated establishment of KAUST, a new and ambitious university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Education
By inspiring discoveries to address global challenges, we strive to serve as a beacon of knowledge that bridges people and cultures for the betterment of humanity.
At KAUST, we attract people from Saudi Arabia and around the world who want to create impact beyond their own achievements. Irrespective of their national origins, the people of KAUST are “people of the world” who uphold our values of achievement, passion, inspiration, citizenship, diversity, integrity, and openness.
Research
KAUST advances science and technology through distinctive and collaborative research integrated with graduate education. We are a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity in Saudi Arabia and the world
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
121 31
2020
152 16
2019
168
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
201
2019
201
2018
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Offices of Development and Support and Graduate Services support graduate student success by managing the delivery of services and resources of several offices. These offices work closely with the Graduate Student Council and collaborate with other KAUST offices and departments to enhance the overall quality of experience for graduate students.
Housing services
The housing at KAUST is designed in modern Arabesque style. The Community offers a variety of housing options to eligible students, faculty and staff. These options include villas, detached houses, townhouses and apartments which are obtainable for nominal rental expense. Housing types vary in size from one to four bedrooms.
ICT services
The technology infrastructure of the school is sophisticated and wireless, incorporating a broad spectrum of equipment. All learning spaces are equipped with 21st century classroom tools such as an interactive whiteboard system and 1:1 computing environment.
Medical services
The University provides medical and dental benefits, retirement and savings plans, paid annual leave and much more for eligible personnel.Prospective members of faculty and staff will receive an employment offer outlining their comprehensive benefits package.
Student Life
Campus life
The Discovery Square area is an important community space connecting the academic campus with the Harbor District commercial center. Discovery Square is active throughout the day and acts as a grand plaza representing a center of activity. Discovery Square and the adjacent Harbor district is home to several commercial enterprises on campus – including mail and courier services, banking, fast food and eateries, cafes, bakery, beauty salon and barber shop, as well as a convenience store.
Sports facilities
KAUST community members enjoy a vast array of sports and fitness activities and facilities. In addition to providing amenities such as two pools, exercise rooms, squash and tennis courts, as well as an outdoor football field and track, the Harbor Sport Center acts as a vibrant community meeting ground offering various social activities and group fitness programming. Popular events include weekly social tennis, trivia quiz nights and summer camp for kids.
Student clubs
Residents of the KAUST community have many opportunities to interact socially through a variety of activities. Calendars of activities targeted to all age groups are regularly available at the Harbor community library, Harbor Sports Center and on outdoor display screens located around the campus. Karaoke bowling nights, group language lessons (such as Arabic, French and Chinese), trivia quiz nights, and after-school programs are popular examples.
Student Reviews
KAUST
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best research facilities
student/teacher
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I am studying TESL at LIU(Lebanese International University) and I am one of the most hardworking students with a GPA 4. I've been teaching English for 4 years.
Seeking wisdom
Anonymous rated 1 out of 5 stars
I am very much interested in the areas of my studies to gain more knowledge to work for the betterment of the humanity.
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