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King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

Location

P.O.Box 80200, Abdulla Alsulaiman Rd, Jeddah, SA, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Ranking

# 149QS World University Rankings

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About King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a public university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

KAU says it has seen both quantitative and qualitative progress in enrollment and diversity of academic programs in social and natural sciences – including Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Earth Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Mining, Medical Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering.

The university’s mission is “The advancement of society through pioneering research and encouraging academic and scientific excellence."

Students can choose to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate programs at King Abdulaziz University.

About King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a public university in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

KAU says it has seen both quantitative and qualitative progress in enrollment and diversity of academic programs in social and natural sciences – including Marine Sciences, Meteorology, Earth Sciences, Nuclear Engineering, Mining, Medical Engineering and Aeronautical Engineering.

The university’s mission is “The advancement of society through pioneering research and encouraging academic and scientific excellence."

Students can choose to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate programs at King Abdulaziz University.

Available programs

There are a number of faculties at King Abdulaziz University:


KAU has been working to establish good graduate programs. 

KAU currently has 110 graduate study programs which include:

  • Six Graduate Diplomas
  • 56 Taught/Thesis Master Programs
  • 35 Taught/Research Projects Master Programs
  • 14 PhD Programs


Get a full overview of all the available graduate programs at KAU here.

Follow this link to learn more about the required documents for postgraduate study programs.

Learn more about admissions requirements for postgraduate programs here.

To find out more about the general conditions for admission on graduate programs at KAU, please follow this link.


University information

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There are a number of facilities available for students to utilize at King Abdulaziz University:
 

•University Medical Services Center

•University Dental Hospital

•KAU Hospital

Sports Clubs

King Faisal Convention Center

University Schools

•Sports Tent

Stadiums

KAU Research Endowment Fund


See a little more about life on campus via the following photo album.

 

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Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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Rankings & ratings

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is one of the top public universities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is ranked #149 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

  • 2012
    #334
  • 2014
    #=360
  • 2015
    #334
  • 2016
    #=303
  • 2017
    #=283
  • 2018
    #=267
  • 2019
    #=231
  • 2020
    #186
  • 2021
    #143
  • 2022
    #109
  • 2023
    #=106
  • 2024
    #=143
  • 2025
    #149

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