King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is an international, graduate-only private research university with researchers from over 100 nationalities, located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. KAUST attracts top international faculty, scientists, engineers, and students to conduct curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research to address the world’s pressing scientific and technological challenges. The university offers outstanding research facilities, generous research funding and internationally competitive salaries. The award-winning campus is designed to inspire and motivate students, employees and their families.
Why KAUST?
Internationally Renowned Faculty directs the University’s talented postgraduate students, researchers and postdoctoral fellows;
Research Centers and state-of-the art facilities provide an environment that promotes targeted goal-oriented research;
Competitive annual stipend and research budget: Guaranteed funding ensures continuity and the highest quality research;
Extensive collaboration with industrial partners in the region and internationally;
Attractive residential campus enhances research and quality of life;
KAUST is ranked 1st in the world in the Qs ‘citations per faculty’ rankings and top #18 in the world (Nature Index 2019, Global Rank Normalized Share);
Unique international environment with 108 nationalities on campus.
