In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, KAUST is dedicated to transforming not only the academic landscape but also the broader world by addressing pressing global challenges such as disease, hunger and climate change. Our commitment to fostering innovative solutions is exemplified through initiatives like TAQADAM, our startup incubator, which empowers students to turn groundbreaking ideas into impactful ventures with the necessary funding, training and mentorship. By partnering with industry leaders — from Saudi Aramco to emerging sustainability pioneers — KAUST ensures that our research reaches beyond the laboratory and contributes to the Kingdom's goal of economic diversification and sustainable development. Through our focus the RDIA’s four research pillars, we aim to commercialize ideas that not only enhance lives but also contribute to a vibrant, knowledge-driven economy envisioned in Saudi Vision 2030.

The Bioengineering program at KAUST embraces an interdisciplinary approach that unites diverse fields to drive innovation and address complex challenges in healthcare and sustainability. Through its three specialized tracks — Biodevices and Biomaterials, Synthetic Biology, and Bioinformatics and Machine Learning — the program fosters collaboration among scientists, engineers and technologists. This integration allows students and researchers to develop cutting-edge biodevices that improve diagnostics and treatment, explore the vast potential of synthetic organisms for environmental and health solutions, and harness the power of bioinformatics and machine learning to analyze biological data and drive informed decision-making. By blending these disciplines, KAUST equips its community to pioneer transformative advancements that can significantly enhance quality of life and address global issues.

At KAUST Bioengineering, by offering students generous funding and world-class facilities and giving them the power to commercialize their technology and transform their ideas into successful startups, we let innovators focus on what matters most: finding the technologies of tomorrow and then sharing them with the world.

Across our program, we offer students the funding and freedom to pursue their individual passions, then ensure they drive collective change without borders.
Whether you want to develop synthetic tissues, build prosthetics that mimic the human body, or use bioreactors to treat wastewater, KAUST Bioengineering offers unrivalled research opportunities for postgraduate dreamers and doers. Combine our entrepreneurial spirit with free tuition, world-class facilities and unique collaborations across commerce and industry, and it is no wonder KAUST Bioengineering has quickly made its mark. Now it is time to stamp your legacy!

Founded as a research institution with large aspirations less than two decades ago, KAUST has rapidly become one of the most respected universities in the world. With graduate students coming from five continents, our bioengineering program prides itself on its international, collaborative spirit — bringing together a diverse cohort of innovators to solve our planet’s most pressing problems.