King Abdulaziz University

King Abdulaziz University (KAU) was established in 1967 in the city of Jeddah by the Red Sea as a private university bearing the name of the founder of Saudi Arabia, King Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud, in order to serve the needs of higher education in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.  In 1973, KAU joined the Saudi public universities’ system. Since then KAU has gained successful experience and pioneered many academic systems and traditions in the development of higher education in the Kingdom. KAU has further witnessed tremendous quantitative and qualitative progress in terms of enrollment and diversity of academic programs. It is now recognized as a world-class prestigious university brought about by its international outreach and collaboration in research, innovation, accreditations and rankings. It does this while continues to maintain its traditional commitment to deliver outstanding education and community service.

Faculty Links:

• King Abdulaziz University
• Islamic Economics Institute
• English Language Institute
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
• Jeddah Community College
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Tourism Institute
• Faculty of Home Economics
• Faculty of Maritime Studies
• College of Art and Design
• Faculty of Economics and Administration
• Faculty of Arts & Humanities
• Faculty of Environmental Designs
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Earth Sciences
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Communication and Media
• Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
• Faculty of Nursing
• The Arabic Language Institute for Non - Arabic Speakers
• College of Business

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There are many attractions to entice students to study at King Abdulaziz University. These include its distinguished location by the Red Sea, its proximity to Mecca, Islam’s holiest city, its rich history, culture and international reputation, its warm climate and top-notch educational programs, facilities and superior laboratory equipments. It is a well funded comprehensive university that offers programs in a wide range of subject areas, and also teaches a distance learning program. Like the rest of Saudi public universities, the students receive free education, housing and stipend. KAU also has separate campuses for men and women. 

Students links:

• Postgraduate Studies
• International Scholarship Admission
• Ph.D Programs
• Masters Programs 
• Deanship of Students' Affairs
• Deanship of e-Learning and Distance Education
• Deanship of Graduate Studies
• Deanship of Community Services & Continuing Education
• Center of Scientific Publications

KAU offers outstanding opportunities for academics looking to be part of a dynamic, quality-centric institution for research and personal growth. In recent years, KAU has earned a respectable reputation across the globe as a world-class institution with an emphasis on quality education and integrity in academic and research initiatives. In addition to delivering excellence in teaching, KAU takes special care of its academic staff, from providing high quality laboratories to international outreach programs, creating valuable links with other renowned institutions and entities worldwide. Today, KAU is recognized as a prestigious university, primarily for its international standing in research, innovation, accreditations and rankings.