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About
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a prestigious graduate-level research university located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea coast. Established in 2009, it is dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research and graduate education, focusing on global challenges in food, water, energy, environment, and the digital domain. KAUST is known for its world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a fully-funded fellowship for admitted students, attracting a diverse international community.
UNIREAL Score
78/100A 0–100 score. For most universities it reflects research activity (publications indexed by OpenAlex); ranking, awards and student achievements are added where we have them. How is this calculated?
- Research activity
- 78
Overview
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- City
- Jeddah
- Established
- 2009
- Students
- 1,500
- Programs
- 17
- Admission period
- August – September (PhD Spring intake), August – January (MS/PhD/PhD Fall intake
Programs
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Frequently asked questions
Where is King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
When can I apply to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
Admission at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology usually runs August – September (PhD Spring intake), August – January (MS/PhD/PhD Fall intake.
What can I study at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology offers about 17 programs, including Applied Mathematics and Computational Science, Bioengineering, Bioscience, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science.
What is the UNIREAL Score of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology?
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has a UNIREAL Score of 78/100, calculated from: research activity.
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