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His Royal Highness the Crown Prince launches the new strategy of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology "KAUST"
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince launches the new strategy of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology "KAUST"
Dana Alsulaiman wins prestigious prize
Dana Alsulaiman wins prestigious prize

Dana Alsulaiman recognized as L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talent

KAUST bolsters ties with Shenzhen
KAUST bolsters ties with Shenzhen

Partnership will boost innovation and economic impact in Saudi Arabia

KAUST Spinout signs nationwide contract in Saudi Arabia
KAUST Spinout signs nationwide contract in Saudi Arabia

BioTech Spinout WAYAKIT signs nationwide contract in Saudi Arabia

KAUST FLEET adds more companies to its collaboration
KAUST FLEET adds more companies to its collaboration

KAUST FLEET celebrates its economic and environmental accomplishments in the transportation sector

Saudi moves forward with coral efforts at KAUST
Saudi moves forward with coral efforts at KAUST

Saudi Arabia announces new financial arm for CORDAP

KAUST hosts U.S.-bound KGSP Cohort 15 for pre-departure orientation
KAUST hosts U.S.-bound KGSP Cohort 15 for pre-departure orientation

A talented cohort of matriculating university students start their overseas education

Restoring Saudi’s corals at KAUST
Restoring Saudi’s corals at KAUST

Prof. Manuel Aranda is working with the Core Labs to push forward the world’s largest coral reef restoration effort

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Biweekly Research Update

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We are an international graduate-level science and technology research university where students can access state-of-the-art labs and our eminent faculty while obtaining a diverse study experience.

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We are committed to pursuing excellence in science education and goal-oriented research that addresses challenges for the Kingdom and the world.

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We are a catalyst for innovation, economic development and social prosperity through the pursuit of collaborations with industry and entrepreneurs.

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Key Stats

We are a unique destination for bright minds from around the globe, and in our 15-year history, we have solidified a place as one of the top-ranked research universities in the world.

#804,878 Citation

Citation: 804878 (All Publications, Self-citations: included, Source: Scopus - data as of May 24, 2023)

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Publications affiliated with KAUST: 26354 (All Publications, Source: Scopus - data as of May 24, 2023)

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