King Abdullah University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #826 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #149 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #3 of 38 | In Saudi Arabia |
| #147 of 1,420 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 124 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 940
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.kaust.edu.sa
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 36%*
* The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 940 |
| Full time employee | 158 |
| Student:staff ratio | 6:1 |
Research profile
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is a world-class research university with 37,540 scientific papers published and 1,349,843 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, and Biochemistry.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 | 11 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 13 |
| 2000 | 0 | 41 |
| 2001 | 2 | 16 |
| 2002 | 0 | 31 |
| 2003 | 0 | 43 |
| 2004 | 2 | 52 |
| 2005 | 2 | 51 |
| 2006 | 6 | 48 |
| 2007 | 6 | 47 |
| 2008 | 7 | 91 |
| 2009 | 120 | 158 |
| 2010 | 471 | 936 |
| 2011 | 872 | 2955 |
| 2012 | 1270 | 7329 |
| 2013 | 1485 | 13544 |
| 2014 | 1889 | 21321 |
| 2015 | 2162 | 31318 |
| 2016 | 2326 | 44281 |
| 2017 | 2338 | 59783 |
| 2018 | 2568 | 78301 |
| 2019 | 2796 | 100741 |
| 2020 | 3725 | 130217 |
| 2021 | 3343 | 159014 |
| 2022 | 3405 | 171337 |
| 2023 | 3682 | 186461 |
| 2024 | 3147 | 195831 |
| 2025 | 2290 | 178692 |
Tuition
The tuition table for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition per year (SAR) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | Free |
| Master's degree | 120,000 |
| PhD | 150,000 |
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geological Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Statistics |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Geological Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Statistics |
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering | Bioengineering, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marine Science and Oceanography |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics |
| Department/Division : Physical Science and Engineering | Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Geological Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Solid State Physics, Thermal Engineering, Thermal Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | KAUST جامعة الملك عبد الله للعلوم والتقنية |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Through Inspiration, Discovery |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 4700 Thuwal, 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |